Grandpa's Flat Nose Shovel

[lakeroadster]

My Grandfather gave me this flat nosed shovel back in the 1980's. He's since passed, so the shovel is a bit of an heirloom.

Anybody have any history on this? See attached photo

 

[LB-1911]

Here is a start

1936:
Union Fork & Hoe introduces its Razor-Back line of tools.

1986:
Vision Hardware Group acquires Union Fork & Hoe.

1993:
Vision Hardware merges with an affiliate of TCW Group, Inc. and changes its name to Acorn Products, Inc.; Union Fork & Hoe changes its name to UnionTools, Inc.

More @
http://www.fundinguniverse.com/company-histories/acorn-products-inc-history/

 

[isr2kba]

1993:
Vision Hardware merges with an affiliate of TCW Group, Inc. and changes its name to Acorn Products, Inc.; Union Fork & Hoe changes its name to UnionTools, Inc.

Being from MA, I'm surprised the name change was so long coming.

 

[Mustang1167]

I just seen a lifted Silverado today with Razorback tool graphics on it. I looked it up and it seems they make your typical shovel, garden hoes, rakes and so forth. Made in USA is what the site says. I seen the truck outside of Harrisburg where there is an Ames tool plant. Maybe an affiliate.