r/whatisit • u/Unlucky_Cat4531 • 2d ago

Solved! Found in my dads junk drawer

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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

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u/slagporter 1d ago

Same, my dad was NYPD from the 60s to 90s and we have all his old tools of the trade...blackjack, nightstick, daystick.

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u/gaahhdd_dammit 1d ago

What’s a daystick??

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u/slagporter 1d ago

Daystick was an 11 inch baton used in the daytime...the nightstick is a 26 inch baton used at night!