Knife used to enhance fish for better sale price
mackerel plow
FISHING GEARwood; metal
Overall: 9 x 1 5/8 x 1 1/4 in.
Mackerel plow [knife]; in shape of female leg, slightly bent at the knee; wood with galvanized metal-clad toes and sole; rusted blade protrudes from sole. Folk Art. Used to slit mackerel flesh to enhance its appearance for sale.
1996.40.2