Crafted for the  collector, this Vintage Ice Hammer/Mallet (Block Ice ) -or- Primitive Meat Tenderizer The tool features a sturdy wooden handle, paired with a metal head, showcasing a blend of vintage style and functionality. The  metal head is designed to effortlessly chip ice for the home use -or- pound and tenderize meats. Its origins are shrouded in mystery.  I was told that it is an Ice ax / chipper for the time when ice was delivered to the home on a daily basis - the original "ice Box"  but it appears very often as a meat tenderizer... so a "multi use" tool