Friday, March 2, 2012

Unusual Tools: Hammer Pliers



Combination hammer/pliers, stamped "Rogers Sons, 4, Steel Hammer, Warranted."  Brilliant example of forging.  As can be seen, the plier jaws are both curved and serrated.  What were they designed for?

 Thanks to the visitors below for the answer.  I subsequently discovered the picture below in a brochure for the Bata Shoe Museum in Toronto:

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2 comments:

  1. AnonymousJune 23, 2012 at 12:15 PM

    cobblers hammer, thanks for posting.

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  2. lbgradwellDecember 11, 2012 at 12:52 PM

    Agreed. Cobbler's/Leatherworker's/Lasting pliers...

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