Old long Iron Rod or Pin

Discussion in 'Metalware' started by Thrifster, Feb 26, 2020.

  1. Thrifster

    Thrifster Well-Known Member

    This is an old long iron or steel tapered rod or pin I got at the TS.

    The iron or steel rod measures about 17 1/2" long and the top is about 1 1/2" in diameter and it weighs about 2 pounds 4 ounces.

    Does anyone know what it was used for, how old it is or anything else about it? Thanks in advance for any info.

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    Thrifster, Feb 26, 2020
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  2. clutteredcloset49

    clutteredcloset49 Well-Known Member

    clutteredcloset49, Feb 26, 2020
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  3. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    that thing will really drive home a point !!!!:playful:
     
    komokwa, Feb 26, 2020
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  4. blooey

    blooey Well-Known Member

    Marlinspike, used them a lot when I was rigging my sailboat.

    Used for rope work, although the ones I used were usually made of Lignum Vitae.
     
    blooey, Feb 26, 2020
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  5. Thrifster

    Thrifster Well-Known Member

    Wow, thanks for the replies and identity of the spike everyone! Looks like you hit the Marlin Spike on the head! :)
     
    Thrifster, Feb 26, 2020
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