H. REED was a mark used by C. DREW & Co. on some of the box chisels they manufactured. "H. REED" tools were less expensive than those marked "C. DREW" and by inference were probably somewhat lower in quality.

References:

The following information is from:

• C. DREW catalogues No. 34 & 36, both published in the 1920s

H. REED tools were evidently discontinued by the time catalogue No. 37 was published in 1947.

"Polished Blades" (per catalogue No. 34)

"Open Hearth Tool Steel, Polished Blades Only. Not Warranted . . . Packed half dozen per box." (per catalogue No. 36)

Catalogue listings:

Round Box Chisel: Length: 10".

• Price: $4.50 per dozen (per catalogue No. 34)
• Weight: 8-1/2 lbs per dozen. Price: $13.50 per dozen (per catalogue No. 36)

Round Box Chisel: Length: 12".

• Price: $5.00 per dozen (per catalogue No. 34)
• Weight: 12 lbs per dozen. Price: $15.00 per dozen (per catalogue No. 36)

Round Box Chisel: Length: 14".

• Price: $6.00 per dozen (per catalogue No. 34)
• Weight: 20 lbs per dozen. Price: $18.00 per dozen (per catalogue No. 36)

Round Box Chisel: Length: 16".

• Price: $7.00 per dozen (per catalogue No. 34)
• Weight: 25 lbs per dozen. Price: $21.00 per dozen (per catalogue No. 36)