Old Multi Tool

[ranchmanben]

Got this from an old fella today. I don't know a whole lot about it but I'm sure happy to have it. Thought I'd share it here to see if anyone has any more info or an idea of worth.
Ben

 

[Revvie]

It would appear to be some type of boating tool the the marlin spike and warncliffe blade- then that hooked handle on the plier lever is a question. good luck and just enjoy the gift and don't get too concerned about the value in dollars!
peace
Revvie

 

[Harayasu]

Nice multitool, never seen that one before.

 

[Mahoney]

I have seen a website on multi-tool history that had pictures of a few different models of the tool you have. Unfortunately either my Google-fu is failing me, or the website is no longer up. It was a tool intended for horsemen, ranchers, etc. Made maybe 90-100 years ago IIRC. The hook on the plier handle is a hoof pick, combined with the pliers and wire cutter, knife, awl, and screw driver makes for a versatile tool. Put it in a saddle bag with a hatchet and maybe a wrench and you could handle a lot of tasks around the ranch

 

[orca8589]

It looks very much like the "H.H.H." brand pliers-knife on page 292 of Levine's Guide to Knives and Their Values, 4th edition.

Also here:
http://www.multi-tool.org/vintagepliers

~Chris

 

[dipbait]

Are those pliers or wire cutters?

 

[GRIM 62]

That's a very cool old knife.

 

[jds1]

Don't know what it is, but I like it.

Jeff