You are probably correct but as with most things around the farm they were most likely a multi-tool. Here’s a pic of some of Dad’s, I was never allowed to use the big one it was Dad’s.We always had a couple in the barn or on the baler. It was a lot harder pulling bales up off the baler without one, or pulling bales loose off the wagon.
One thing to note though, is how stout the point is. Bale hooks seemed to have a narrow point. They could poke into a bale easily, especially ones with crunchy stems. This one has a stout fat point. If the narrow point was stabbed into wood, it could break it off (been there). A stronger taper would stab into wood and let loose without breaking. Letting loose with a twist would be key when stabbing into wood.
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I think it is forged steel. The handle is ergonomic to my hand. View attachment 246452
Or, swap your Earnhardt cap for a pirate's hat and everyone will just smile and wave as you drive by.Swap your car for a carriage and you will be legit.
Does look wicked now that I think of it. Funny how no-one thought of that years ago.I wonder if that's legal here in NJ for under my front seat? I'm in very rural area, maybe getting a bale for my horse?
Or, swap your Earnhardt cap for a pirate's hat and everyone will just smile and wave as you drive by.
I remember that when I was visiting my cousins one summer in the 90’s , one of them had lost a hook. She had to sleep in the barn that night as her punishment. This tool was quite important to them and my uncle was really mad...
I wonder if that's legal here in NJ for under my front seat? I'm in very rural area, maybe getting a bale for my horse?
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