A Genuine tool Question

Vlchek was made in U.S.A. and I believe was bought by Pentelton Tool Co. who made Proto Tools. Some tell me that Vlchek did have a factory in Chicago, others say that they we out of Cleveland. Possibly they were in both places.

After closing the wrench side of the business, the Vlchek brand continued with plastic tool storage although I do not know if the ownership was the same.

I believe that Vlcheck plastics became part of Flambeau plastic storage.

While the name might be Russian or Polish, the company was American.

It is possible that "V" meant Vlcheck as a Craftsman supplier. Sears is said to code their wrench suppliers in this manner.

But, "V" is a commonly used forging mark that helps the tool manufacturer identify approximately when the tool was made and which forging die was used.

I too have a couple old vlchek tools that I got from my dad. I don't think that they came from the Russians unless the Russkies wanted to show us how bad Husky and Western Forge built Craftsman tools are. Vlchek once built plastic parts boxes and fishing tackle boxes. I think they also built Craftsman tools marked with a "-V-".

: I too have a couple old vlchek tools that I got from my dad. I don't think that they came from the Russians unless the Russkies wanted to show us how bad Husky and Western Forge built Craftsman tools are. Vlchek once built plastic parts boxes and fishing tackle boxes. I think they also built Craftsman tools marked with a "-V-".

Thanks for your reply ,Al ,I was hoping someone would confirm my theory about the "V" on the Craftsman tools. Sears' home office is Chicago, as is Vlchek's, AndI thought that was more than coincidence ..... Have you any idea who distrbuted the Vlchek line of tools???? thanks, Cyrus

Thanks for the Genuine tool question Cyrus! Unfortunatly I have never heard of Vlchek tools. Brothers, help him out!

: Thanks for the Genuine tool question Cyrus! Unfortunatly I have never heard of Vlchek tools. Brothers, help him out!

: Probably not many people have heard of this brand because it is probably made in Russia or Yugoslavia...thats what the name suggests,anyway. Ask a Russian next time u see one.