Hand forged hammer with belt buckle

1995.44.1

A hand forged snow knocker with steel handle and a clip made to hang from a harness.

W-3 L-10 inches

You did not go to the store to get a snow knocker. It was made by a blacksmith. The tool hung on a horse's harness and was used to remove or "knock" out snow when it collected in the horse's hooves. Why do you think it was made to hang from a harness?

Hammers
Blacksmithing