I found this by accident in a drawer at my friend’s house, and now I’m really curious what it is

ropework could matter a lot. Sailors used ropes for tying, pulling, lifting, holding, and securing things in rough weather. If a rope was weak or badly tied, it could cause serious trouble. So a simple tool like a fid was not just helpful. It could be part of keeping people safe on the water.

Once I understood that, the strange object did not feel strange continue reading …