Spotted this U-shaped tool with multiple metal blades in my grandmother’s baking bin. It has a wooden handle but looks like some kind of strange knuckles.

it doesn’t conduct heat or cold, making it pleasant to hold for extended periods.

The metal blades, typically made of stainless steel, are chosen for their strength and resistance to rust. Stainless steel maintains a sharp edge, even though the blades aren’t sharpened like a knife. This ensures the tool can consistently cut through cold, hard butter without bending or breaking.

At a glance, the pastry blender’s shape bears a resemblance to a knuckle duster, a hand-held weapon designed for