Mystery tool

[Braeden P]

Found this on a walk by a power line if that helps

 

[Braeden P]

@Winegrower why did you laugh at it?

 

[Winegrower]

It's just so weird looking. Funny to think you'd run across it just lying around. My sense of humor is frequently not funny to anyone else, sorry.

 

[tonydi]

If you strike out here, post the pictures to https://www.reddit.com/r/whatisthisthing/. The people who hang out there are nothing short of amazing at figuring out stuff like this.

 

[Reddinr]

Looks like a multi-tool for some very weird fasteners! One tool got over-torqued it looks like.

 

[eugene13]

What kind of materiel is it made of?

 

[Bi11Hudson]

While working fiber optics (communications) I have stumbled across many similar fasteners for man-hole covers, traffic signal boxes, and many other places where security is a concern. As an example, Snap-On carries a 5 sided 3/4 inch socket. But you have to be in the business to acquire one. The truck drivers aren't even aware of them. I can't specifically identify the use of such a wrench but it's not that unusual.

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[Braeden P]

What kind of materiel is it made of?

Forged steel

 

[francist]

I’m thinking maybe something like this, but older and larger size. Gas meter or utility key for meters or shut offs.

 

[Superburban]

have seen similar for gas boxes, valves, and electrical signal boxes.

As an example, Snap-On carries a 5 sided 3/4 inch socket. But you have to be in the business to acquire one. The truck drivers aren't even aware of them. I can't specifically identify the use of such a wrench but it's not that unusual.

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underground water valves going into the houses here, use that. Also fire hydrants use a larger 5 sided socket, or wrench.