Too much time digging found these

[bigdaddie47]

Kind of a different thing, I know what these are- just interested if anyone else knows. I love this group and have learned a lot. Many Thanks   Joe

[rusty]

Would they be usefull with a big round iron thing?

[amertrac]

If they had wood handles I would say pig hooks   bobw.

[anglesmith]

I think they are sleeper (rail tie) hooks,our's out here had a bigger hook ,but those ones would work. Used for skidding sleepers along ground, turning over etc,in the days when they were cut and finished (Broad axe and Adzed) by hand! There was enough back bending in sleeper cutting, any thing to make it easier and quicker!
Graeme

[BruceS]

Could be reefing hooks for pulling caulking from between ships decking planks.

[wvtools]

They are similar (but not exactly) to the tools used for pulling up manhole covers.  I have one somewhere.  If I ever find it, I will post a picture.

[Mac53]

Are they sharp? They look like they have a blade edge to pull up\cut

[amecks]

How about the tool for pulling the pin on a fifth wheel? Can't tell exact length, they may be a bit short for that. Al.

[Nolatoolguy]

How about the tool for pulling the pin on a fifth wheel? Can't tell exact length, they may be a bit short for that. Al.

I thought the exact same bugt figured there to old for that or so they look it.

[OilyRascal]

How long are they?  Log handler when floating timber down river?

[bigdaddie47]

I think they are sleeper (rail tie) hooks,our's out here had a bigger hook ,but those ones would work. Used for skidding sleepers along ground, turning over etc,in the days when they were cut and finished (Broad axe and Adzed) by hand! There was enough back bending in sleeper cutting, any thing to make it easier and quicker!
Graeme

Although you are from the land down under you are partially correct. They are hooks used for pulling railroad ties into place on the tracks. They are shop made from round steel, flattened about 1/2 way down and the hook is sharp. They also were used with an added handle of wood (so gloves wouldn't freeze to the steel) to pull ice blocks around in the old ice houses. This was told to me by an old gentleman who worked in both jobs.