Mystery Gadget 1

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Posted By: Paul - Mon Aug 15, 2011
Category: Technology | 1920s

Comments

Had me stumped but while looking for the original price tag on this I found a clip on YouTube of the thing in action!

http://youtu.be/DCeWb51xrEY

Posted by Expat47 in Athens, Greece on 08/15/11 at 12:17 PM

Well done, Expat! That YouTube poster is going to wonder why he's getting a sudden influx of hits!

Posted by Paul on 08/15/11 at 12:37 PM

Likewise KDP, I was inclined to guess a knife sharpener at first. So I will say it cuts leather. gonna check the link now.

Posted by Patty in Ohio, USA on 08/15/11 at 12:51 PM

This one was easy, a mechanical strop. My grandfather actually had one of a different brand but similar construction. He claimed he could get a month out of a single double edge blade by using it.

Posted by yogi in Kennesaw GA on 08/15/11 at 02:37 PM

My GA brethren have failed to properly represent. Lest ye not forget their can be only one true Kris Kross.

http://i478.photobucket.com/albums/rr149/devinepaul/TotallyKrossedOut.jpg

Posted by Pablo on 08/17/11 at 10:36 PM

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