A play on words?
vlchek-er ?
hmm
Yes, I think so...
And although the name was used in the 1930s, it was still being used late in the brand's existence well after the Pendleton acquisition:
1962+ (not sure when):
![](http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c180/lbgradwell/Vlchek1962PendletonCleveland.jpg)
1967:
![](http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c180/lbgradwell/Vlchek1967.jpg)
...and a "Checker" socket set that is recognizable as a Pendleton-era set...:
![](http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c180/lbgradwell/VlchekCheckerSocketSet.jpg)