New Old Stock Starrett USA made 6' Engineers Wooden Folding Rule with Brass Hinges No. 91E - Discontinued Scissors These bits are definitely pre-1970

These bits are definitely pre-1970 and likely much earlier

Reduced nose thickness for better access

It may have nicks dings and scuffs as well as dust from storage

New Old Stock Grobet Vallorbe SWISS MADE ( current models are made in Italy or India depending on the manufacturer) Die Makers RIFFLER File 12761 #0 Cut

With their sturdy construction and precise accuracy

New Old Stock Starrett USA made 6' Engineers Wooden Folding Rule with Brass Hinges No. 91E - Discontinued Scissors These bits are definitely pre-1970New Old Stock ( the one I photographed is marked 2005 ) Starrett USA made 6' Engineers Wooden Folding Rule with solid Brass Hinges No. 91E Discontinued . This beautiful long discontinued rule is graduated in feet, 1 10ths and 1 100ths of feet as well as in feet, inches and 1 16ths depending on the side you are using. The blades snap into open or closed position with a positive snap. A lovely and useful tool.