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Vintage early 1940s
UTICA
654
Long Chain Nose Pliers with Cutters
Dating:Have the squared off checkered handle gripping pattern. This was used after 1920.
Sometime in the mid to late 1940s Utica dropped its patterned handle feature in favor of polished plain handlesRound logo branding used from early 1940s.- Made in U.S.A.Condition:nice and cleanworking well
Some general wear
NOTES ABOUT MY TOOLS:All tools are cleaned by hand only -NOpower tools used.Mechanism are oiled and lubricated and will be working perfectly unless specified.Tools will often have a light coat of oil or tool wax when sent, they may be slightly greasy on first touch.99% of tools listed are MADE IN THE USA, manufacturer origins will always be listed if known.
Basically I clean the tools and remove rustand/or surface corrosion.Oil and get the mechanisms working perfectly.Give the metal a light polish.Finish with light oil or wax for protection.
The result is great quality vintage tools for cheaper prices than brand new lower quality equivalents.