What is this thing?

[onekerf]

Picked it up some 12 years ago at an antique/thrift shop in Chincoteague, Virginia. Shop person didn't know what it was and, as it was, I figured at only a buck & a half and being somewhat a gadget junkie, I'd find some use for it. There is s loop in the leather on what looks like the business end of the tool(?) that could fit on a 2 inch belt. Also, it has "THE BOSS" stamped into the steel shaft.
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[Hickory n steel]

Maybe so d kind of tire spoon designed for a motorcycle tool kit ?

 

[onekerf]

Maybe so d kind of tire spoon designed for a motorcycle tool kit ?

Sounds plausible. Or maybe worn on a mechanic's or tire installer's belt. Thank you for the input.

Anyone else?

 

[MolokaiRider]

It’s a corn shucker. I use and have many variations, but this one is pretty old.

Neat find!

 

[onekerf]

It’s a corn shucker. I use and have many variations, but this one is pretty old.

Neat find!

Cool! Thanks MolokaiRider!

 

[22-rimfire]

Corn shucker.... how exactly does that work?

 

[MolokaiRider]

You put your fingers in the leather strap and grasp the tool.

Grab an ear of corn on the stalk, and use the curved portion to penetrate the top of the husk.

You then pull the husk apart and pull down to expose the ear.

 

[heresthedeal]

Yep, shucking corn.

Got a few myself, that's a nice one.

 

[Houlahound]

 

[Arathol]

Corn shucker.... how exactly does that work?

A quick video demonstration