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The large wrench isn't mismarked; before about 1927 wrenches were commonly marked with the bolt diameter rather than with the width of the nut. Here's an article from alloy artifacts: http://alloy-artifacts.org/table_oe_wrench.html

I've assembled some partial sets from singles I've picked up at flea markets and garage sales, but I've never actually needed one. They do look cool though.

The 4 piece hook and pick set (black cushion grip handles) is back to $4.49. http://www.sears.com/craftsman-4-pc-hook-and-pick-set-with/p-00941634000P

Cornwell sells re-badged Channelocks with red handles.

OP, the Craftsman boxes of old were built like tanks compared to today's models. That may be where some of the disdain comes from.

My solution may not be ideal, but you gotta do what you gotta do. I keep a few of each drive size in the drawers, and the rest get tossed (stored) in hand boxes.

You're welcome. I'm glad the plane has a name now.

There's usually a name stamped in the top of the blade (also called the iron). Might be hard to see if it's rusty.

Yes, I think Sears sold those individually (versus in sets) maybe back in the eighties. I remember seeing a few cardboard boxes of them set out at my local store, and I bought a few. I wish I had bought more, as they don't turn white and stink the way the clear handles do.

Thanks kball. It's interesting to see them side by side.

Silver Sharpies have always worked for me.

Yes, handles are designated by style (claw, ball-pein, tinner's, etc.) and then by the hammer's head weight in oz. Some hand fitting may still be required. But ordering handles can be iffy. I recently bought some from House Handle, and the grain runs the wrong way in all of them. I'll probably...

Thanks for posting this -- it really is awesome!

+1 on the Titan.

Sorry about that. Seriously, though, it looks like a weapon (but you said it's little, so maybe not). My best guess is it's an antique meat tenderizer. Here's one that's kind of similar: https://www.etsy.com/listing/191536652/mid-century-wood-and-steel-meat-mallet?ref=unav_listing-other

It's a batwing-pein. :D

I think it functions as a scraper that won't mar steel or chrome.

+1. If you want it, 20 bucks isn't much.

It does depend on the individual tool. Some are fine; others (like the one-piece Torx bits) are junk.

That looks like a line-up punch. If so, it shouldn't be hammered on.