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a vintage Craftsman Vanadium long nose (needle nose) plier featuring a distinctive "Nested Diamonds" handle grip pattern.
Manufacturer: Produced for Sears Craftsman by Kraeuter & Company, an early American toolmaker famous for its high-quality forging and specialized handle designs.
Era/Dating: Based on historical catalogs from Alloy Artifacts, Kraeuter introduced this specific "Nested Diamonds" gripping pattern around 1938. Combined with the "Craftsman Vanadium" stamp near the pivot, this pair most likely dates from 1938 to 1941.
Material: Forged out of high-grade vanadium alloy steel, giving it excellent structural durability and a premium chrome/nickel-plated finish popular during the mid-20th century.
When flipped over, the integrated cutting blades are clearly visible in the open square throat right behind the long needle nose jaws.
