Unknown object

[Paul BarterParticipant @paulbarter66156]

hello all Please can anyone identify this tool and its purpose. It is only marked "Made in Western Germany" so post ww2 and pre unification.The slot visible at the trop is only cut in on handle and does not open or close.The knurled screw with the spring attached adjust how close the handles may be squeezed together,the shiny piece attached to the spring has divisions marked but only a solitary number 5.

Thanks in advance to anyone who can shed light on this for me.

regards Paul

[Paul BarterParticipant @paulbarter66156]

[the artfull-codgerParticipant @theartfull-codger]

It's a saw set, I have ther identical one & use it regularly as I cut lots of wood for out rayburn cooker I like it better than my eclipse for circular saw blades

Graham.

[Paul BarterParticipant @paulbarter66156]

Hello Graham

Thank you very much for your swift revelation! My fledgling store of understanding creeps on!

I am much obliged to you

[the artfull-codgerParticipant @theartfull-codger]

Your welcome Paul,thats the beauty of "our forum" there's always someone to help when you need it.

Graham.

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