basket weavers rapping iron 8" long Brightside pattern

a hand made 8" (200mm) long rapping iron for basket weaving use, 10mm thick with two holes at each end to a dog bone style shape, this is our new Brightside pattern rapping iron from Daegrad Tools, As it is part of our new basket weaving range feedback would be appreciated as to its functionality!. 

made in Sheffield England by Daegrad Tools