Iron gaff

Description

Iron gaff – a tool made using hand-forging techniques, used for catching sturgeon species and sealing. The tool has a sharp, double-pronged tip. One of the prongs is crescent-shaped and bent at a 90° angle. The lower part features a socket designed for attaching a wooden handle, which is fixed to the gaff with nails.

Datе: Late 19th – early 20th c.
Materials: iron
Dimensions: 19 х 11 сm