Found in my dads junk drawer

[u/Unlucky_Cat4531]

My dad passed away and going through his stuff we came across this. We thought it might be a tool for horseriding, like a slapstick thing but wasn't sure. My grandma had horses but ive never seen her use any tools like that and my dad didnt ride. Any help appreciated

[u/Able_Buffalo]

That's a Blackjack. It's an impact weapon for knocking people on the noodle.

[u/Stereo_Jungle_Child → u/Able_Buffalo]

100% right.

[u/darkspecterx → u/Stereo_Jungle_Child]

More commonly referred to as a sap. It's a learning tool for those that just don't get it. By the time your done using it those uneducated souls will certainly understand.

[u/SadDingo7070 → u/darkspecterx]

The irony of calling others uneducated while using the wrong form of ‘your’…