help identifying old screwdriver

[nextdoorhobo]

I dug up this screwdriver that's probably older than I am... I don't recognize the logo, is it worth keeping around or should I just replace it? The flat head tip is slightly chipped.

 

[MAD]

Vermont American

 

[Jbullfrog]

You are typing and using the internet by yourself, so we will say you are older than this screwdriver that is currently available for a few dollars at your local hardware store.

 

[billymade]

Pitch it; get some quality screwdrivers that have a lifetime warranty and are comfortable in your hand...

 

[Merkava_4]

Yep, it's a Vermont American alright. Somebody's been opening paint cans with it; that's about all it's good for.

 

[krusty the clown]

vermont american hasn't sold handled screwdrivers for a while. they were the manufacturer of the yellow acetate handled screwdrivers mac and matco sold ( the previous mfr was rosco, VA bought rosco in 1974). i suspect VA stopped production and thats why matco changed to witte.

 

[nextdoorhobo]

thanks for the help guys!

 

[speed bump]

vermont american hasn't sold handled screwdrivers for a while. they were the manufacturer of the yellow acetate handled screwdrivers mac and matco sold ( the previous mfr was rosco, VA bought rosco in 1974). i suspect VA stopped production and thats why matco changed to witte.

I always wondered where Rosco stuff fit into the picture.

Also I saw VA american made screwdrivers for sale at some store I was in within the last 6 months.

 

[wilbilt]

You are typing and using the internet by yourself, so we will say you are older than this screwdriver that is currently available for a few dollars at your local hardware store.

It says "VA USA" on it.

I'd keep it.

 

[Uncle Buck]

I sold fistfulls of VA screwdrivers that looked just like that in hdw stores years ago. I was never partial to them myself, though they are American made.