Blackhawk (tools)
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| Product type | Hand tools |
|---|---|
| Owner | Stanley Black & Decker |
| Country | USA |
| Introduced | May 31, 1919 |
| Previous owners | National Hand Tool, Litton Industries, New Britain Machine Company, Applied Power Corporation, American Grinder |
| Website | www.stanleyproto.com |
Blackhawk is an American brand of
hand tools. It is currently a sub-brand of the Proto division of the Stanley Black & Decker
.
History
Blackhawk Manufacturing was founded in 1919 in
Blackhawk introduced a number of innovations to conventional drive tools, such as the "Lock-On" system of locking sockets,art deco styling and remain highly collectible.[8]
Blackhawk also partnered with the Armstrong Bros. Tool Company in the late 1920s through the late 1940s to produce a range of open-ended wrenches under the "Blackhawk–Armstrong" label.[9]
Blackhawk also produced Blackhawk Jack brand floor jacks under the Blackhawk Mfg. Co. name including a handy 1-1/2 Ton heavy steel wheeled model.[10]
In the early 1950s, the Blackhawk hand tool line was acquired by the
Stanley Works acquired National Hand Tool, and with it, the Blackhawk brand.[11]
Gallery
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A Stanley-era Blackhawk round-head ratchet. -
A modern Blackhawk pear-head ratchet. -
A mechanic's tool set. -
A set ofcombination wrenches.
References
- ^ "Blackhawk Manufacturing: The Spirit of Innovation". Alloy Artifacts. 2009-10-30. p. 1. Archived from the original on 2009-10-17. Retrieved 2010-03-09.
- ^ "Blackhawk Manufacturing: The Spirit of Innovation". Alloy Artifacts. 2009-10-30. p. 5. Retrieved 2010-03-09.
- ^ "Blackhawk Manufacturing: The Spirit of Innovation". Alloy Artifacts. 2009-10-30. p. 2. Retrieved 2010-03-09.
- ^ US 1936640, Pfauser, Edward M., "Reversible friction clutch", published 1933-11-28, assigned to Blackhawk Manufacturing Co.
- ^ US 2003155, Pfauser, Edward M., "Reversible friction clutch", published 1935-05-28, assigned to Blackhawk Manufacturing Co.
- ^ US 2282148, Mandl, Siegmund, "Tool handle", published 1942-05-05, assigned to Blackhawk Manufacturing Co.
- ^ "Blackhawk Manufacturing: The Spirit of Innovation". Alloy Artifacts. 2009-10-30. p. 5. Retrieved 2010-03-09.
- ^ Raynes, Travis (2014-05-23). "Blackhawk Tools – A Well Kept Secret". Tools in Action. Retrieved 2016-03-13.
- ^ "Blackhawk Manufacturing: The Spirit of Innovation". Alloy Artifacts. 2009-10-30. p. 3. Retrieved 2010-03-09.
- ^ "Best Mechanical Tool Sets". Monday, 4 November 2019
- ^ "Company Briefs". The New York Times. 1987-01-01. Retrieved 2010-03-09.