Utensil I cannot identify

[MaryMargaret]

I am a longtime, experienced cook, and when I came across the photographed utensil at a Goodwill store in Maine, I had to purchase it ... but I am unable to figure out what its purpose is. I will appreciate any ideas.

 

[bkultra]

Welcome to the forum

 

[@ftermath]

Looks like it could be a detachable pot/pan handle of some sort.

 

[tostadas]

Welcome. I'd say it's the fork that you give to your inlaws to use when they come over for dinner.

 

[TurboScooter]

Corn zipper

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Kuhn-Rikon...r-Stainless-Steel-w-Smiley-Face-/124287371047

 

[MaryMargaret]

Corn zipper! Your photograph is exactly right, the very same. (Your link to eBay lists the device at $16.95. Wow! I think I paid a dollar, maybe two, for it.)

I look forward to trying it.

Thank you all for your time and interest ... and TurboScooter for your answer! Much appreciated.

 

[rickbern]

Corn zipper! Your photograph is exactly right, the very same. (Your link to eBay lists the device at $16.95. Wow! I think I paid a dollar, maybe two, for it.)

I look forward to trying it.

Thank you all for your time and interest ... and TurboScooter for your answer! Much appreciated.

MaryMargret, stick around here for long enough and we’ll start a thread wondering which $400 knife is the best for zipping the kernels off corn. My personal favorite is a 180 wakui gyuto in stainless clad white steel...Obviously (and bargain priced to boot)