Vise grip identification

[Eric64]

I picked this up this morning and was trying to figure out what it really is, It’s some sort of crimping staking tool made by vise grip. I did a patent number search and nothing and thought I’d throw it out here. Thank you, Eric

 

[WWheeler]

Chainsaw chain break Vise Grip

Edit: Here's the one I've used.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0006TVVRQ/?tag=atomicindus08-20

Here's one like yours

RARE Vise Grip Chainsaw chain break tool by Petersen Dewitt break n mend repair | #434933244

[Please Read the Entire Description and the photos] DECORATIVE HOME FARM INDUSTRIAL STEAM PUNK LOOK RARE Quality Vise Grip Chainsaw chain break tool by Petersen Dewitt , Appears to be in good working

www.worthpoint.com

 

[Eric64]

Chainsaw chain break Vise Grip

Edit: Here's the one I've used.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0006TVVRQ/?tag=atomicindus08-20

Here's one like yours

RARE Vise Grip Chainsaw chain break tool by Petersen Dewitt break n mend repair | #434933244

[Please Read the Entire Description and the photos] DECORATIVE HOME FARM INDUSTRIAL STEAM PUNK LOOK RARE Quality Vise Grip Chainsaw chain break tool by Petersen Dewitt , Appears to be in good working

www.worthpoint.com

Thank you, I figured it was some sort of rivet setting tool but I couldn’t find the description anywhere. Thank you again

 

[Mr_B]

wow, never knew VG made that ...

 

[Steve_P]

I was going to guess chain riveter in general. I've never seen the vise grip version of that!

Anyone know what era this was made?

 

[isb cornbinder]

More interesting VG tools. I have over 200 pair of real VG. The OP Vise Grip was made after 1957. It has the easy release lever.

 

[Jgaz]

More interesting VG tools. I have over 200 pair of real VG. The OP Vise Grip was made after 1957. It has the easy release lever.

Damn, I hated using my Dad’s vice grips without a lever release.
For years growing up I never knew any better.