Ok folks, any ideas what this thing is? I was clearing out some drawers and found it.. don't remember ever buying it! Can't figure it out.

There is a quick-release section at each end of the rod. The one near the handle lets the rod extend/collapse. The one on the end must be there to grip something.

tool-extended.jpeg tool-handle.jpeg tool-end.jpeg tool-collapsed.jpeg

This is the only mark on the whole thing. Google isn't helping..

tool-id.jpeg