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The sugar crusher is a metal pestle (approx. 15 cm) with a ring at one end and a flat, circular plate with studs on the other. You can use this to crush sugar into a glass of Gueuze beer. There is also a model where the ring has been replaced by the blade of a spoon. Modern versions are made of plastic and can also serve to squeeze a lemon slice into a soft drink (see also lime and lemon squeezers). [MOT]

This text can only be consulted in Dutch <https://www.mot.be/resource/Tool/swage-pliers?lang=nl>

This text can only be consulted in Dutch <https://www.mot.be/resource/Tool/table-knife?lang=nl>

This text can only be consulted in Dutch <https://www.mot.be/resource/Tool/sugar-nippers?lang=nl>

Hand tool with which the moisture from strongly sweaty horses can be removed, just like with the shedding blade. It has an elongated (approx. 20 by 5 cm) metal blade, which is curved lengthwise and attached at right angles to a straight stem. A rubber band is also attached to the top, which protrudes from one long side (approx. 1 cm). To be distinguished from the wiper. [MOT]

The swatter is made of a ponytail tied to a 20-30 cm stem. With this tool, the flies are chased away when shoeing or caring for nervous horses. The tool can be distinguished from the fly swatter that kills the flies. [MOT]

This text can only be consulted in Dutch <https://www.mot.be/resource/Tool/syringer-for-flowers?lang=nl>

This text can only be consulted in Dutch <https://www.mot.be/resource/Tool/tack-lifter?lang=nl>

With a table crumb sweeper you can easily wipe crumbs from fabric tablecloths. It consists of a roller brush in a plastic or metal frame, with or without handle. When sweeping the crumbs with the brush, they are picked up and end up in a receptacle located in the frame. See also the carpet sweeper, crumb scraper and table crumb brush. [MOT]

A tasting knife is a light (approx. 50 g) long (approx. 25 cm) and narrow (approx. 1 cm) pocket knife that is used to taste sausages and other fine meats at fairs, etc. (1). The blade is often partially serrated to easily cut the sausage. [MOT] (1) According to SARGENT: 18, the knife would be used to test melon or citrus fruits.