Name/Title
RatchetEntry/Object ID
2018.013.0001Description
Blackhawk 911x 1/2-Drive Q.D. Ratchet 1928-1931
Stemped with "Blackhawk" and "Made in U.S.A." on the handle
The overall length is 10 inches
The female-drive ratchet is reversible by pushing the plug through to the other side.
("cromium vanadium" appears on the plug)
The 911X ratchet mechanism was fitted with a 14-tooth gear, a relatively coarse action, and the body was made of heavy gauge pressed steel rather than a forging. These design compromises helped to keep the cost reasonable, yet despite the simple design, the 911X model proved to be a rugged and reliable tool. Blackhawk continued production of this or very similar successor models until at least the late 1940's.Collection
Benicia Industrial Collection