Reference:
The following information is from:
This type of tool was evidently discontinued before catalogue No. 59 was published in 1959.
"Crucible Tool Steel, Blades Half Polished." (per catalogue No. 36)
"Alloy Steel. Blades Half Polished." (per catalogue No. 37)
"Designed specially for Electricians, but found very useful by Carpenters and also Plumbers." (per catalogues No. 36, 37)
"Made both Bent and Straight, the Bent Tool being specially suited for cutting nails in back of mop boards as it saves the plaster from hammer marks." (per catalogues No. 36, 37)
"Will readily cut nails and can be used for prying, although, due to its extreme thinness, it is not guaranteed as a Pry Bar." (per catalogues No. 36, 37)
"Please specify number required of each when ordering. Average sale is three Bent to One Straight." (per catalogues No. 36, 37)
Catalogue listings:
Floor
Chisels (Light): Straight. Blade: 1-5/8" x 6." Shank: 1/2"
diameter. Overall Length: 18." Net wt, each: 1.3 lbs. Price, each:
$1.50. (from catalogues No. 36, 37)
Floor
Chisels (Light): Bent. Blade: 1-5/8" x 6." Shank: 1/2"
diameter. Overall Length: 18." Net wt, each: 1.3 lbs. Price, each:
$1.50. (from catalogues No. 36, 37)
The prices listed above are for historical purposes only; listed items are not being offered for sale.