References:

The following information is from:

• C. DREW catalogues No. 34 & 36, both published in the 1920s
• C. DREW catalogue No. 37, 1947
• C. DREW "Marine Tools" catalogue, March 1, 1953.

This type of tool was evidently discontinued before catalogue No. 59 was published in 1959.

Sharp or Butt Irons:

Robert Stevems writes: "The person I learned caulking from said Butt Irons (Sharp Irons) were basically a chisel if the caulker needed to open up a tight butt. Because butts are end grain dumb irons won't open a butt like a regular seam and they need to be cut with a chisel."

Usual dimensions:

No details found in catalogues.

Caveat:

It is assumed in the listings presented below, that when tools have corresponding descriptions in different C. DREW catalogues, that they will also have the same dimensions and weights. This assumption may not always be correct.

Catalogue listings:

Sharp or Butt Irons: Wt. per dozen: 8 lbs.

Price: $9.00 per dozen (per catalogue No. 34)

Price: $27.00 per dozen (per catalogues No. 36, 37)

Cat. No. 165. Full Polished. List Price: $3.50. Price per dozen: $42.00 (per catalogue: March 1, 1953)

Cat. No. 165. Polished Blade. List Price: $2.00. Price per dozen: $24.00 (per catalogue: March 1, 1953)