TomH 2,902 Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 I found this at the outing and Bill was able to identify it. Its sheet metal thin and about 3/4 inch across. Anyone know what it is? You old timers hold back from identifying it ( or just say "I know" ) and let the youngens guess Tom H. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andyy 1,060 Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 (edited) Pfftt.... aint it obvious, Tom? That is a Shuriken. I saw it on Kung Fu a long time ago. Them Chinese were out prospecting and if you tried to sneak up on them, they'd throw a handful of these in your direction. Seriously cool find (am I close?) Edited November 20, 2017 by Andyy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Patrick in Havasu 394 Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 I know. I know. I found one out there a few years ago and identified it on-line. A relic from an unhealthy habit. Patrick 3 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TomH 2,902 Posted November 20, 2017 Author Share Posted November 20, 2017 19 minutes ago, Andyy said: Pfftt.... aint it obvious, Tom? That is a Shuriken. I saw it on Kung Fu a long time ago. Them Chinese were out prospecting and if you tried to sneak up on them, they'd throw a handful of these in your direction. Seriously cool find (am I close?) Not even close Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mike C... 720 Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 I second what Patrick said-Ive found a few Mike C... 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 (edited) Is it from a cowboy's spurs? Edited November 20, 2017 by Guest Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TomH 2,902 Posted November 20, 2017 Author Share Posted November 20, 2017 10 minutes ago, jjbond said: Is it from a cowboy's spurs? Noop....its made out of thin sheet metal. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 (edited) Is it from a set of CHINESE made spurs? hahahaha... sorry, couldn't resist. Edited November 21, 2017 by Guest Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Relichunter2016 723 Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 Barbed wire....old stuff..wire went thru it. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TomH 2,902 Posted November 20, 2017 Author Share Posted November 20, 2017 9 minutes ago, Relichunter2016 said: Barbed wire....old stuff..wire went thru it. Nope. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lon 38 Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 (edited) I know. I sure could use one right about now Edited November 20, 2017 by lon mi 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nugget Shooter 4,622 Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 I know and used to be 100s of them out at the LSD I agree with Tom, Mike and others..... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 A star from an old time cowboys horse bridle or other leather gear. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Relichunter2016 723 Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 I have found perhaps a dozen around the goldfields of California....okay well hmmm...could it have something to do with boots? I see a hole its in a square shape. Know the star is small maybe dime size or clothing adornment...ok I am stumped... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
homefire 2,581 Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 Not Star Wire ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TomH 2,902 Posted November 21, 2017 Author Share Posted November 21, 2017 25 minutes ago, homefire said: Not Star Wire ? Looks darn close...but no...there is a square hole in it. It has to do with something probably 99% of the old prospectors did. Tom H. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alwaysdirty 929 Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 Is it from some old tobacco tin? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Relichunter2016 723 Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 okay , I think I got it......cheap token form a lady of the night. Your a Star Handsome.... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 4 minutes ago, Alwaysdirty said: Is it from some old tobacco tin? ....or flask Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 Is it off of a harmonica? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SanDomingoJim 459 Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 59 minutes ago, TomH said: It has to do with something probably 99% of the old prospectors did. Count their lucky stars before turning in for the night. 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 We give already, you're killing us... what is it? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TomH 2,902 Posted November 21, 2017 Author Share Posted November 21, 2017 (edited) 38 minutes ago, Alwaysdirty said: Is it from some old tobacco tin? Really, REALLY close!!! Edited November 21, 2017 by TomH Quote Link to post Share on other sites
grubstake 682 Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 Its off star brand tobacco , the roll your own kind, in a canvas pouch. Grubstake That was hanging off the strings 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 13 minutes ago, grubstake said: Its off star brand tobacco , the roll your own kind, in a canvas pouch. Grubstake That was hanging off the strings Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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