Wood Handled Multi Tools

[jvlyons99205]

Not sure why I keep picking these up, but I have always enjoyed these wood handled multi tools. Most of these are made by JS Fray. The smallest one is my favorite where the bits are retrieved from the front end instead of a cap on the handle.

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[woody 73]

Very nice what can you tell me about Frays patent.

 

[jvlyons99205]

The patent on the larger Frays with the wing nut style locking mechanism on the front are from August 7, 1883. I saw them listed in theor 1911 catalog as their patent hollow handle tool sets. I don't remember if there is a patent on the smaller one, it is the only one I have come across like it. It is also in the 1911 catalog as the Combination Haft. in Cocobolo or Maplewood handle.

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[woody 73]

The patent on the larger Frays with the wing nut style locking mechanism on the front are from August 7, 1883. I saw them listed in theor 1911 catalog as their patent hollow handle tool sets. I don't remember if there is a patent on the smaller one, it is the only one I have come across like it. It is also in the 1911 catalog as the Combination Haft. in Cocobolo or Maplewood handle.

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Fantastic good job any links for us to see?

 

[jvlyons99205]

Hopefully, I type the link correctly since I haven't figured out how to copy the link on my phone: zengrain.com/library/catalogs/Fray_Catalogue-No26_1911_small_OCR.pdf

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[woody 73]

Dang your link is not working...

 

[ChaseDE]

here it is fixed

http://zengrain.com/library/catalogs/Fray_Catalogue-No26_1911_small_OCR.pdf

 

[chruler]

Wow! I had no idea multi-tools have been around for so long!

Cool stuff.

 

[jvlyons99205]

here it is fixed

http://zengrain.com/library/catalogs/Fray_Catalogue-No26_1911_small_OCR.pdf

Thank you for fixing the link!

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[woody 73]

Now that is what I call a good story...

 

[Brorex]

Wow those are cool. I've never seen one before

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[RedVise]

Not sure why I keep picking these up,
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Oh, I do. Nice collection you have, I will have to google the Fray name somemore, Thanks.

Here's a couple.
L - R
first :
no name - Bridgeport(?) - Chantrells
second:
Bridgeport - no name - newer (import?)
third:
no names (Frays, you say ?)
fourth:
Stanley Sweetheart , no name metal, Perry-Fay hex driver kit

Brian hope these pics are clear enough

 

[jvlyons99205]

Nice collection, now I have some more to go after. There is also a German model that has a metal tube for a handle and the bits attach to the center at a right angle. They keep going too high for me to justify buying. The unnamed models could be from LL Hull, which also manufactured under the JS Fray patent.

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