What is it?

[tryno2]

The only marking is sterling.  About 6 inches long.  The cross looking part is 1 3/4 inch.   The cross looking part appears to be a mini hammer head that is about 2 tenths of square.  The opposite end of the "cross looking part" is a tiny nail/tack puller.  The rounded end has a notch that appears to be a type of cutter, possibly for fine wire or thread (I've had people call that a bottle opener but it's not big enough) the opening is 1 tenth of inch wide.  The rounded end is not really sharp, if it was pointed I'd think letter opener.  Any info will be helpful.  My guess is either some small upholstery tool or jewelry?   Thanks

[maxine*j]

I think it's the sort of novelty gift people buy for men when they have no idea what else to buy.  It's then supposed to sit on a desk or credenza, looking cool.  It is a "multi-tool" with the tooth from some fierce animal.  I don't know if the tooth is real or fake, and I don't know the animal.

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[melda58]

There is a mark on it but I can't read it well enough...BTFRED?  

Rita

[tryno2]

The mark is Sterling

[tryno2]

That was something I thought about too.   Very possible it is correct

[melda58]

Oh of course!  

Rita

[sonomabarn67]

Might be a smoking pipe reaming tool.

[orphie1402 · Accepted solution]

https://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/antique-tobacco-cigar-box-opener-1468645965

[orphie1402]

https://cigarhistory.info/Accessories/Box-openers.html

[lalja]

You have a cigar box opener, and a very nice example at that!

LALJA

[tryno2]

Thanks all, never would have figured it out.  Even after seeing the Worthpoint page I had doubts.  Then looked up the history and it started to make sense.   https://www.holts.com/clubhouse/cigar-culture/cigar-box-opener-history