Rare 19th century marlinspike, which is a type of fid. The fid was made of wood or bone. The marlinspike was shaped the same way, but made of metal. One of the most useful knots that it is used for is the marlinspike hitch. This hitch creates a temporary opening in the knot to allow insertion of a handle. It is often used when creating a rope ladder. This one has a walrus bone grip and a steel spike and is 11.5 inches long.

Early 19th century iron and brass ladle. Hand wrought by a blacksmith. Measures 13 inches long. The brass bowl is 2 inches wide by .75 inches deep and is affixed with copper rivets.

American 18th century country kitchen chopper. Hand wrought iron with wooden handle.

Early 18th century American wrought iron hearth shovel. Old repairs, double rat tail top. Early shovels are very hard to come by. This one was probably used in the fireplace of a large tavern. Measures 52.25" long and 9.5" wide.

Antique whale flensing tool, or blubber spade, 19th century. These tools were used to slice and remove strips of skin and blubber from a whale carcass. Measures 92 by 9 inches.