Chisels - Help please

[Martin Cash]

Hi everyone,
I need some help with a couple of chisels that I have acquired.
They are branded G I Mix and Co.
They are long socketed framing style chisels and are in good condition.
Has anyone had any experience with this brand, and can comment on their quality?
I'm guessing that they may date from the 1940's.
Also any history of the G I Mix Company would be appreciated.
Many Thanks
MC

[Glenn Crocker]

Off the top of my head, G. I. Mix made chisels late 1800s until early 1900s; made in Conneticut.
I've got a Mix 3/4" paring chisel, square sides, skew ground back, keeps a good edge, wish I could find a few more.

[Martin Cash]

Thanks Glen.
These chisels must be near 100 years old or maybe older.
I'll include a couple of pictures.
Any history of the company would be appreciated.
Regards MC

[Andy Hsieh]

I don't have any information but I have a 1 inch GI framing chisel - I love it - I have used it for a ton of stuff and it holds an edge well (I've beat the snot out of it on some timber for a a few mortises)

Those are really in great condition.

[Martin Cash]

A little more information on these chisels might help.
The blades are 3/8 and 1/2 inch wide and about 1/8 inch thick at the tip.
The blades are ground to 20 degrees.
They are 8 3/4 inches long from blade to socket.
So I suspect we are looking at square sided paring chisels - not framing chisels?
I would really appreciate any historical facts about the company.
Regards
MC

[Glenn Crocker]

This link might give you a head start. I've not had much luck finding additional historical info.
http://people.iarc.uaf.edu/~cswingle...ubmit_thread=1

[Jay Fields]

Martin,
Those look like keepers for sure.
A recent listing on the Patrick Leach Old Tool list is;

MI75 A wonderful full set of socketed firmer chisels by Mix
and Co.; one of America’s best chisel makers, these saw
practically no use and are still in the original hinged
wooden box; most of the clasps are present, some have
come unscrewed, a couple broken, the nicely turned
fruitwood handles all match and retain most original
finish; widths of 1/8” to 2”, they will serve all your
chiseling needs; bevel backs, with the bevels meeting
midline of each chisel, one is a flat back but is
absolutely original to the set (this one was either
shipped by accident or the company ran out of the
style, which commonly happened); these are the company’s
best line, with the No.1 Ex mark, a polishing on the
flat side is all they need to be up and running; a set
to last a lifetime and absolutely guaranteed to perform: $685.00

[Martin Cash]

Many thanks guys for the information.
It is a real boon to turn up some tool gems occasionally.
These - in the immortal words of Daryl Kerrigan - ".....are going straight to the pool room..."
Regards
MC