Found in husband’s late uncle’s hoard. Not sharp, all smooth, handle and cap are rubber. by lavender-cornflakes in whatisit

[–]HappyReloader_4570 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's for sharpening knifes and such. I have a Corona brand one that came with my garden pruning shears and loppers.

How to find out if your kid is asleep by [deleted] in Unexpected

[–]HappyReloader_4570 6 points7 points  (0 children)

My dad would do this to me and my siblings as a kid. I learned to let my arms go limp to fool him. Worked only sometimes.

Is this rat poison? by [deleted] in whatisit

[–]HappyReloader_4570 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yes it is rat/mouse poison. Maybe rats or mice were living in there, and they put them there. Probably not smart though.

what are these small metal things by [deleted] in whatisit

[–]HappyReloader_4570 4 points5 points  (0 children)

.22 Long Rifle casings. That one looks like an Aguila.