acquired the Vesco Tools Company's line of wood scrapers - the first of nearly three dozen acquisitions designed to expand and improve the RED DEVIL® In the early 1900's, the RED DEVIL® name became synonymous with quality tools for professional and DIY projects. Were depending on our top-performing products.
By the late 19th century, do-it-yourselfers as well as professionals
The name stuck in Smith's mind and upon his return to the States he began to label many of the tools he sold with the RED DEVIL® trade name. Smith, heard a blacksmith remark 'those little red devils' after sparks from a forge singed his arm. During a buying trip to Sweden, the company's founder, Landon Because of the 'Woodward Wizard' and other unique and dependable tools, our reputation for quality and reliability grew. The first in the industry and could be used as a glass breaker, can opener, corkscrew, knife/scissor sharpener, and tack hammer. This unique tool, with its tiny wheel for scoring glass, was among in 1872 in Hill, New Hampshire, our place in hardware history was established over 140 years ago with the production of several types of glass cutters, one of which, the 'Woodward Wizard', was patented. Founded as Smith & Hemenway Company, Inc.
