On Saturday, May 17, 2014, Malcolm Thomas  wrote:
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> how can one date such a beast...?  are there any particular
> characteristics that can narrow them down to, say a decade,  at least ?
>
> this one was made in sheffield if that helps.
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http://www.mwtca.org/the-gristmill/sample-articles/77-yankee-tools-
checklist.html">http://www.mwtca.org/the-gristmill/sample-articles/77-yankee-
tools-checklist.html

This list is a help, thanks David.  But doesn't tell dates, does mention
spring return that Ed mentioned.

I usually look at the wood handle, and the Presence of Stanley.  Stanley
makes it later,(1946?),  crappy wood or plasticky makes it later.

Kirk in HMB, not sure where the real dates are for Yankees in Sheffield.


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Sent from my iPad, apologies for the Auto Correct errors.
Kirk