$45 Irwin USA Vise Grips

[Airframer]

From Cripe on Ebay - they have the roll pin in the grip, so assuming USA. Old stock Bluepoint set:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/SNAP-ON-BLUE-POINT-4pc-VISE-GRIP-Plier-Set-Made-By-IRWIN-VP404-10WR-7WR-6LN-5WR-/391042413899?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5b0bf1b54b

 

[claas880]

that was fast all gone

 

[quattroJoe]

Not sure if it's still there, but last week they had a two piece set for $20. Irwin with roll pin, made in USA of global components. Received mine on Saturday.

 

[dakotart1984]

Dangit, saw that set on sunday. I passed on it seeing irwin.. didnt notice the freakin roll pins. I knew if I posted it here itd be gone so I didnt bother asking and Id hate to be the guy that posts chinese irwins. O well.. next time.

 

[Banjorear]

Now up to $80.

 

[quattroJoe]

The set I got is still available, but it says almost gone. Item number 331398019027 on eBay.

 

[pauls_workshop]

Those are much better than the newer China ones but still a good step down from the original pre-Irwin Petersens. You just can't beat the old Petersens. - Paul