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Ironmind Silver Crush Grippers

Posted on Friday, May 13th, 2016 by John Wood

Many, many years ago, when Ironmind first started producing hand grippers, they were known as “Silver Crush” grippers and I’m sure you can see why — chromed springs and brilliant silver handles. These grippers did not have the numbers engraved into the bottom of the handles, nor the distinctive band, and there were only three strengths available: #1, #2, and #3.

The Whitely Giant Power Grip!

Posted on Tuesday, April 19th, 2016 by John Wood

My friend Sarah found this cool old-time hand gripper in an antique shop somewhere in Michigan and snapped it up for a few bucks. – What a steal! There’s no date on this gripper but I’ve seen the design before in a lot of old magazines going back at least as far as the 1920’s. The one above is in mint condition (including the box) and still a pretty good challenge with all six springs. The Whitely Giant Power Grip was made by Moosehead-Whitely, Inc., in Hackensack, New Jersey.

Edward Aston’s Gripper

Posted on Sunday, October 27th, 2013 by John Wood

Aston Gripper

When you go through old training courses, sometimes you find something that even the most knowledgeable historians have never seen before. Here’s a bit of rare grip history from deep in some forgotten lore: The Edward Aston Spring Grip Machine. As you can see, it is essentially a combination of two gripper springs and two handles ~ a pretty unique design indeed.

The Victor Master Grip

Posted on Wednesday, June 19th, 2013 by John Wood

Grip developers have always been popular and the “Victor Master Grip” is a good one from way back, about 1926 or so. It’s got progressive resistance through a full range of motion and you can adjust resistance by the number of springs. You’ll still see this design around today.