Vintage KRAEUTER 1601-6 Lineman's Plier USA ca mid 1940 to 1950s 6.5" L

S ee title, photos, item specifics & condition description. Alloy Artifacts has " Fig. 63 shows a pair of Kraeuter 1801-6 6 inch lineman's pliers, stamped "Kraeuter" and "Made in U.S.A." over the pivot. The handles are also marked with "Forged Steel" forged into the underside, shown as a close-up in the lower inset. The overall length is 6.3 inches, and the finish is plain steel. The upper inset shows a side view of the pliers, illustrating the dimpled handle pattern with the central diamond. The absence of a "Newark" marking and the older "Forged Steel" marking suggest production in the late 1910s to early 1920s. This plier has USA on the pivot pin. does not have the dimpled handle pattern nor Forged Steel on the underside of the handles. All of the smooth handle pliers they show are from the mid-1940 to 1950s . I will combine compatible listings. Buyer must request a combined invoice to receive any S&H savings. One hundred percent of the sales price will be contributed to Outlaw Ranch, LOSD, to help send youth to camp.