what is this?

It's about 4 to 5 inches long with a red wooden handle.

 

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Looks like a kichen tool to make a continuous curly cut of a vegetable????

 

Ok,so I clicked on the small picture. If anyone knows what it is, I'll be happy because I have one and I've never known what it is. It was in my mother's kitchen stuff that I have now.

 

Maybe (not sure if it has to be for a baked apple):

 

Spot-ON, Saber!

 

Done. Thanks for the heads up.

 

How old could this be?

 

I believe that is an ACME brand, it should be labeled on the metal portion. The handle should not be wood either.the handle I believe is bakelite so please do not put it in the dishwasher as my son did!

 

Best Answer !!!!!!!........... Right answer !!!!!!

 

My Grandmother had it, she gave it to me, my son wanted it so he has it now. Drives me crazy they put everything in the dishwasher!

 

The OP's may be wood, but even so. ...no dishwashers!

 

I'd think 1940s-ish because of the red but could be wrong.

Debora

 

Also good for planting tulip bulbs if you can get it back in the drawer before wife notices …

 

That was my thought as well.

 

Hey I am known for using things not meant for tools as tools. So I would call it a tulip/deep apple corer. I do know apple corers came in different sizes. Sadly, it is getting harder to find very large apples.

 

the Quebec honey crisp come out large.... but not all year..

 

I need to find a better farmers market to buy fruits & veggies from.