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Jeep, Thanks for the info/photos. The decal on mine is centered, but crooked, so I thought it might be a botched attempt at a fake - almost tossed it in the dumpster. It's too bad there's not more documentation on this WWII & pre-war stuff, it might save some innocent tools from an early demise.

The S-K emblem is a decal, no rivets and not a badge.

I've come across an S-K 1/4" drive set tool box that has hinges (as opposed to rivets). This looks like a beginners set with nine sockets, an amber spinner and little else. I've never seen one before. I'm a little new to Garage Journal, so if this is something that's been discussed previously...

No tool is useful... until you need it.

I don't repaint my S-K toolboxes. I use a rust remover (usually baking soda with warm water). Then WD-40 (for the oil & grease) and wipe dry. Then Dawn detergent & warm water & towel dry. After setting outside (to completely dry) I spray on a couple of coats of lacquer to protect.. Yes, it takes...

I have several (six) S-K toolboxes, ranging from old with some rust, to nearly new looking. After lining them up with each other, none are matches. Yes, they were made at different times, but there is not one consistent shade of green. So if you're thinking about a repaint, I would go with...