Klein's Vaco line... when was it discontinued?

[organ]

When was Klein's Vaco line discontinued?

 

[Titanium Steel]

I've been wondering that for a long time myself. I've called and emailed Klein about this topic, but either my email was never answered or I was speaking to some kid that didn't know/care.

 

[organ]

Today I noticed there's a five piece nut driver set in my local Ace... $35... wondering how long it has been hanging around.

 

[mikebaker1129]

I had no idea the Vaco line was gone. I always liked them ,drivers were equal to Klein,just without the cushion grip.

 

[neophyte]

The Vaco tool brand trademark is still listed as "live" according to the Trademark office.

It's possible Klein still uses the brand name for certain products or markets to keep the trademark.

http://tmsearch.uspto.gov/bin/showfield?f=doc&state=4805:1hiphq.2.26

 

[jeffmoss26]

They still sell some of the Vaco stuff...

 

[NoahG]

The screw drivers and nut drivers are still on the website. So I don't think those are discontinued. But I have been hoarding them because at the rate Klein is dropping products it can't be long now.

 

[JR 42]

I picked up a shiny new Vaco P2 Bulldriver a few months back at a local hardware store; I assumed it was running stock. Most of this shop's NOS stuff is pretty dusty.

Like NoahG mentioned, they still list the screwdrivers, I got this one. (Mine says "Vaco Bulldriver," though, not "Klein Profilated" )

JR

 

[organ]

Thanks for the info.

 

[RRmech]

Back in the late 1960's, I worked summers for my Grandfather, who owned a small electrical warehouse in upstate New York.
He carried both the Klein and Vaco line of tools.
I have well-used Klein pliers and Vaco screwdrivers from that time period.
Really GOOD!

Steve