A vintage kitchen tool recently stirred curiosity online after a Reddit user posted it for identification. The strange-looking metal device, sharp and almost weapon-like, puzzled many viewers.
It was discovered while cleaning out a grandmother’s house, sparking countless theories. Some believed it was a multipurpose gadget, while others thought it might be an antique can opener. A few even joked that it resembled a weapon.
The mystery was eventually solved when older users recognized it. The tool was indeed an early version of the can opener, from an era when opening canned food required both caution and effort.
One commenter shared a personal memory: “I still have a scar from when it slipped while opening a can as a kid.” Stories like this highlighted how risky the tool could be. Its jagged edge and punching motion often caused accidents in the kitchen.