Guess the Thing

[Kyle]

RULES: No reverse image-searching. Text googling is fine, but not on meta-data for the picture-- i.e., you can google: "small wooden thing with metal grommet on end" but not a google that involves a scan of the image. Guess as often as you like. If you want, you can ask a question if one hasn't been asked since the last question was answered (in other words- wait until a question is answered before asking another question). The winner gets to pick the next image- or can choose someone to go next. If the image is guessed and 24 hours go by without a new image being posted up, then anyone is eligible to post up the next image. If you need a image host- I use this: https://postimages.org/

Hey, y'all-- guess what this is:

[Kyle]

The wooden/metal thing- not the penny.

[Phoebe]

Piece of an old sewing machine?

[Zombie]

Staple remover?

[poorpete]

First retractable pen?

[Mike]

Antique leather stitching tool. (Credit to Yancey if it turns out to be correct.)

[Kyle]

Wrong. For what it's worth- Lucy was the closest.

[Kyle]

Any actual questions and not guesses?

[Zombie]

Is it a tool used to make something?

[poorpete]

Is it for a person with a disability?

[Kyle]

It is a tool used to make something. And even though I shouldn't be answering poorpete's question per the rules, I will: It is not specifically designed for use by a disabled person.

[FlameBlade]

Can it be used.as a clamp?

[Kyle]

It is not used as any kind of clamp.

Hint: the modern version of this can be bought at crafting stores.

[Cazmonster]

It looks too big to be one, but my guess is Seam Ripper.

[poorpete]

Crochet needles?

[Kyle]

No to both. But poorpete is so close. I used to buy modern kits that used the modern version of this tool in it.

[Kyle]

Next big hint:

[Zombie]

An old loom?

[Kyle]

[Zombie]

Last guess and I'll let others try:

Sewing Needle?