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The other, (half jaw?) Pliers do have a flat head on one handle.

Yeah, was trying to get the better quality ruler photo to post, wouldn't go? And the SOS, I found (services of supply) for the army, but that was in 1942, different logo and no info, and (I think) well after these were made.

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Thanks everyone, I didn't say anything as to not lean anyone's thoughts in any particular direction. My best guess was mid to late 1800's blasting cap pliers, I just can't find a dang thing on the "SOS" or the harp/shield/ upside down omega/ohm symbol with an A inside it. I've exhausted...

Howdy everyone, got a couple pairs pliers I'm trying to figure out. Both marked with "SOS" and an "A" inside a shield logo (I think). One pair has a carved out jaw on one side, the other has concentric circled out jaws. I have not been able to find a maker/brand or intended purpose. Any...

Alright fellas, (and the 3 ladies), got another stumper here. It appears to be factory made, chrome plated top plate, pointy bottom (assuming it's the bottom), square shank and the threaded rod section is squared off as well. Plastic adjusting knob (guessing earliest probable production late...

Thumbed through thousands of pages of old tool catalogs, lol. I had an idea that it was a groove cleaner, just took a while to find it. Archive.org is a great website for old tools.

I've figured it out, it's a Hastings piston ring groove cleaner from the '50s-'60s.

So I've taken it apart, it's all steel, the "cutters" are mounted on spring loaded bolts, assuming so they can spin/rotate. As mentioned, they are/were in opposite orientation. Considering both sides of both handles are knurled, and the twin sliding posts, it seems designed to be used with...

Howdy folks, I'm really stumped here. I've tried google image search, bing image and a few others.. There are no marking on the tool at all (at least that I could find). Any help on intended purpose would be much appreciated. Thanks