I have a pair of Kash locking pliers that I picked up sometime this past summer. They look very much like Vise Grips except for a few minor details. The upper jaw is crimped in place rather then welded like VGs. The secondary release lever is about a inch longer than on VGs and the lever is embossed with a X pattern. Jaw teeth are in good condition. Finish appears to be cad. plated. Tool is marked KASH INDUSTRIES INC--VISE--ELKHART, IND. U.S.A. PAT. PEND. Pliers have a circle K logo. Sorry can't do pictures, but i can send one. Any info would be helpful.
EvilDr235