What’s the Story Behind This Mysterious Vintage Tool?

And if you’ve ever stumbled over an odd metal clamp with the sleek, rounded tips (it’s the pincer grip, among crabs), well, that is a relic of ice cream parlors gone by. The implement is essentially a retro ice cream dipper, what we employ here to make these cookies. This gadget, often referred to as a retro ice cream scoop, is an integral part of one of the best-loved treats of all time. More precisely: a chocolate-dipped ice cream cone.