Strange looking square

[bandit571]

While digging out all the scraps to be used for the current project...came upon this "gem"

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Hmmm, measures out to ~ 7-1/2"....slots are every 1/4", out to 5-1/2"

Doubt IF there had ever been any wood on the handle.   Nor did I find any logo to tell whom made this..


Interesting?

[Bill_Houghton]

I've seen other examples of that design.  Either from a "boy's tool kit" or from the equivalent of the 99-cent tool offerings. No, probably never any wood on the handle.

[toolmiser]

I've also acquired a couple of these and I agree they are probably from a "boy's tool kit".

[Admiral]

As a kid, my "Handy Andy" kit had one quite similar....

[bandit571]

this one seems to be a little better made version...

One could hold a marking knife in a slot.....to mark a line a set distance from an edge.   Maybe then use that line to rip a board to width....like IF you wanted a board 4-1/2"  wide, from a 1 x 12?   Hole in the handle can be for a better grip...