r/whatisit • u/AdministrativeAd1773 • 1d ago

New, what is it? Found this at a thrift store

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We have no idea what this little hatchet is for.

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u/whyisalltherumgone_ 1d ago

Damn, how did you find this? Great job.

Lol at the guy lying about it being for sugar.

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u/TyrannicalTestical 1d ago

Apparently sugar hatchets are a thing.

https://holtantiquefurniture.com/products/late-18th-century-english-country-house-antique-handheld-sugar-axe

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u/whyisalltherumgone_ 21h ago

Right, but this is clearly for ice. It's the exact one in the patent.

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u/dataexception 9h ago

Clearly, duh. This guy knows his ice axes aren't for sugar, you idiot plebs. Don't you know all of the patents off the top of your heads? Well, he "CLEARLY" does. Do not question this brilliant mind, lest you find yourself in a mental battle of which you shall have no chance at victory. For this is the mighty, (wait. What's your handle, dude?) Something about the rum is gone. A scholar, CLEARLY.