Vintage SK Screwdrivers

[Bull]

Everyone loves to look at tools, right?

I took pics of these nearly-new (except for the bottom one) vintage SK screwdrivers for a fellow on here who is looking for a set. I figured I'd show them to you folks as well. I think they are the nicest classic screwdriver design out there. Vanadium Tool Company blue and white drivers are similarly nice.

 

[Exceller8]

That color combination is really nice!

 

[davesnothere]

Have any pics of the vanadium tool ones? I don't know if I have seen those before.

 

[emeraldcoupe]

i have three of those drivers that i don't use. got them with some tools i bought.

 

[Steinmetz]

Everyone loves to look at tools, right?

I took pics of these nearly-new (except for the bottom one) vintage SK screwdrivers for a fellow on here who is looking for a set. I figured I'd show them to you folks as well. I think they are the nicest classic screwdriver design out there. Vanadium Tool Company blue and white drivers are similarly nice.

I've owned all of those for years, and although the handles of mine are well worn, the tips are still quite good, despite the fact they've been punished occasionally. A very high quality product. Thanks.

 

[Wi Fire 10]

sweet

 

[lbgradwell]

Vanadium Tool Company blue and white drivers are similarly nice.

Likely from after the Vanadium Tool Company was purchased by a former S-K executive...

 

[TheGrooveking]

I have two complete sets of those SK screwdrivers that I bought in 1978/79. I bought a third set in the early 80's. I used one set and the others have been sitting in a drawer with few d huge sets of early 80's Matco hard handle screwdrivers.

I'll have to dig them out and take some pictures. I've always loved those SK's.

TheGrooveking

 

[trdtaco]

I love these driver!! I wish the handles held up better tho.. don't take long before they loose there wow factor..

Pm me if sale falls through.. I have a wanted add for some of these..

 

[ganymede]

Wow, what nice condition. They started that color scheme late in the Wayne era. Yours say just 'sk' so I'm guessing mid 80's

 

[bisley45]

I just bought a set of them at a GS last weekend for 5.00 bucks I will try and get pics of them. yours are in alittle better shape then mine.

 

[bluebolt]

Nice! I have started picking these up myself, not as pretty as yours but still very serviceable.

The 1/4 driver on top is S-K Wayne 40954 and does not appear to have ever had white on it.

The bit driver just below still has the four S-K bits in the handle judging by the part number on them whiech is real similar to the driver (driver 73514, small flat 73531, large flat 73533, #1 phillips 73521 and #2 phillips 73522)

The third one, the small 1/8" flat tip cabinet screwdriver, is 70044

The fourth one is a 3/16" flat tip is 71006

The fifth one is a 1/4" flat tip 70086


The two stubby flat blades are different sizes both in tip width and length. The S-K one is 72081 and has a 1/4" tip, the S-K Tools the number is faded and has a 5/16 tip

The phillips #2 stubby is 73022

The phillips #3 is 73003


Now I need to find a #0, #1 and #2 phillips.

Easy to spot these with their green color!

I would like to those blue Vanadium's.

 

[bonneyman]

I got a set of those when starting out as a mechanic in 1980, and the only one I still have from that set is a stubby philips. Though I snagged a standard stubby somewhere along the line.

The white on green is nice to look at.

 

[Scout Driver]

Those are cool drivers! I've picked up a few of them over the last couple years.

Scott

 

[bisley45]

here are mine need to find the missing ones.

 

[chopper1]

You guys should post those pics in the Show Your SK Tools thread
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=156810&highlight=show

 

[jeffmoss26]

Those sure are nice!!

 

[Danglerb]

Dan has some SK like those for sale, I wobbled about buying them and decided I needed to find them on my own for full satisfaction.

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/member.php?u=32375

I also found a guy on ebay in Canada with NOS, but $15 shipping on top of a moderate prices killed my enthusiasm, along with no fun in hunting them down.

I have a nice condition long shaft bit holder, and just bought a worn 1/4 drive spinner. No sensible reason for wanting them, but I do.

 

[Big-Foot]

I have that exact same SK Stubby Phillips and wish I had the whole set.. That Stubby is my favorite and I have used the heck out of it for the last 25 years or more and it's still sharp..

 

[oak_park]

Here some I have. Sold a couple off. Collectors seem to love these, I think its the color. I've found you often get chrome peel on the slotted driver tips.

Same style Kraeuter

 

[lbgradwell]

I also found a guy on ebay in Canada with NOS, but $15 shipping on top of a moderate prices killed my enthusiasm, along with no fun in hunting them down.

Welcome to the Canadian's Hell! I rarely buy on eBay any more as shipping has become uneconomic...

 

[lbgradwell]

Same style Kraeuter

Very cool; I've never seen these before...

 

[maddawg308]

The green and white S-K drivers are pretty nice looking. I have a few here, the handles are excellent but the working end is pretty worn. I should pull them off and make a few custom handled ratchets.

 

[slob]

 

[Danglerb]

I don't have a great urge to use them, I really kind of like the black hard handle Snapon, but this is making me want to buy a few.

 

[bluebolt]

Now I am on the lookout for red Kraeuters and blue Vanadiums!

 

[slob]

There are two Vanadiums on eBay right now. Decent price.

 

[Danglerb]

There are two Vanadiums on eBay right now. Decent price.

On my watch list, likely now in somebodies cart.

 

[bluebolt]

There are two Vanadiums on eBay right now. Decent price.

I'm too cheap for those LOL. I will keep an eye out for them at yard sales and pawn shops.

 

[Danglerb]

I'm too cheap for those LOL. I will keep an eye out for them at yard sales and pawn shops.

Kinda my thought, I was tempted when I first saw them, but $7.24 for an odd brand, old screwdriver is just over my threshold. Especially since its not a tool I would be buying to use, just eye candy for the tool box.

 

[lbgradwell]

Colourful!

 

[bimmer630]

I have a 1/4" socket handle in green and white like that but it was bought new in the 2000's.

Also I've had Sk screwdrivers with handle shapes like these but in red. Anybody seen those?

 

[Bull]

Here are my two 5-piece Vanadium Tool Corporation sets. Some have never turned a screw, a few have turned a few screws at most. I've been displaying them in a vintage screwdriver display stand, but it's time for me to get rid of a lot of my vintage tools.

 

[turmlos]

Same style Kraeuter

Very nice. I'll be keeping an eye out for these. I've always been partial to Kraeuter tools.

 

[genevabuck]

Too funny. My dad has had a few of those since I was a little kid.

 

[jvitez]

Thanks for posting, Bull. Very, very nice!

No matter how many fancy "new" style screwdrivers I get I still find the most comfortable and easiest to put a lot of torque into, are these old style fluted screwdriver handles.

 

[bluebolt]

Here are my two 5-piece Vanadium Tool Corporation sets. Some have never turned a screw, a few have turned a few screws at most. I've been displaying them in a vintage screwdriver display stand, but it's time for me to get rid of a lot of my vintage tools.

So how many Pontiac 1950's service reminder cards do you need to swap for a set of those LOL?

 

[Skyline]

Those old SKs are pretty cool. But the dark green ones that replaced them are pretty awesome as well. Much nicer to hold, not as tough on your hands when you apply force. I have a set of the dark green ones that have lasted 30 years and are still fine. The only driver I have with the old style handle as show here is a 1/4" socket driver. I thing they made these a lot longer than the screwdrivers.

 

[Bull]

So how many Pontiac 1950's service reminder cards do you need to swap for a set of those LOL?

A generous soul on here already gave me a lifetime supply of those!

 

[Danglerb]

Those old SKs are pretty cool. But the dark green ones that replaced them are pretty awesome as well. Much nicer to hold, not as tough on your hands when you apply force. I have a set of the dark green ones that have lasted 30 years and are still fine. The only driver I have with the old style handle as show here is a 1/4" socket driver. I thing they made these a lot longer than the screwdrivers.

I picked up a dark non clear green SK P2 long shaft for a buck the other day, handle feels like Snapon hard handles.