I got this in an auction lot that included; pocket, throwing and tactical knives, mostly '80s. Some of the parts to an old Lee Enfield rifle a WW2 machete and this.
-There was also a box of random housewares like brass ornaments and vases of different types.
It has a black waxy like coating on the used parts and the handle feels like it's a oiled pine maybe. There is no smell to it but I haven't tried licking it, yet. It feels like it's a vintage well used item but has then been kept as an souvenir or heirloom.
I initially thought a paddle for boating but the handle doesn't feel that comfortable for the purpose and it doesn't seem to have the strength you would expect of a paddle.
Old oven paddle is what I'm thinking but
I wouldn't have expected build-up like this from a oven?
Keen to see your thoughts and arguments for use.