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Vintage Eclipse 44 Multiple Tool. Made in England.

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Vintage Eclipse 44 Multiple Tool. Made in England.
on: June 04, 2018, 09:12:39 PM
Had a search and not seen this mentioned here. Don't know anything about it. Just seen some ebay ads.

Looks like it was a cool utility knife in it's day.

Some pics from the ads. Non look to be complete.









Info from the Eclipse 1969 catalogue

44 MULTIPLE TOOL

The ECLIPSE 44 Multiple tool is one of the most handy and versatile tools. It can be used on innumerable
jobs in the home and garage and for engineering, electrical and general maintenance work.

The tool comprises a strong die-cast handle with four blades. The blade in use can be set at any one of
four angles and the blades not in use can be housed inside the handle.


Sawing blade (No. 441) with 32 teeth per inch for
general sawing.

Slotting blade (No. 442) for slotting broken studs,
cleaning damaged screw heads, etc. — one edge
for use on the push stroke, the other on the draw
stroke.


Slitting blade (No. 443) ground on the longitu-
dinal edge, for cutting linoleum, rubber, leather,
etc.

Scribing blade (No. 444) ground on the diagonal
edge, invaluable for general wood scribing as well
as for cutting linoleum, rubber, leather, etc.


The blades are made from high grade steel, specially heat treated to give the best performance and
longest life. Spare blades are available.

The die cast handle is made in two halves which swivel and are secured by an easily manipulated screw,
which applies a firm grip to the blade in use.
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Re: Vintage Eclipse 44 Multiple Tool. Made in England.
Reply #1 on: June 04, 2018, 09:31:59 PM
They pop up from time to time in secondhand tool shops and car boot sales - they've got a nice vintage ascetic about them. I've not seen that particular one before though. I'm sure Sparky will be along soon and tell us about it.  :D
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Re: Vintage Eclipse 44 Multiple Tool. Made in England.
Reply #2 on: June 04, 2018, 10:11:17 PM

Eclipse made some really useful tools  :tu:
Sadly I have never seen that one before, (I will check tomorrow to see if one has sneaked in to my garage )

Oddly enough Lemo, the old Super tool you sold to me and an Eclipse tool came together in this thread at reply no349  :salute:
https://forum.multitool.org/index.php/topic,29267.300.html

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Re: Vintage Eclipse 44 Multiple Tool. Made in England.
Reply #3 on: June 05, 2018, 12:27:05 AM
I don't know, you sell someone a nice tool and they go and chop it up.  :D

They definitely have a retro aesthetic. Not quite as classic as a Stanley 199 though.

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Re: Vintage Eclipse 44 Multiple Tool. Made in England.
Reply #4 on: June 05, 2018, 05:02:40 AM
I have an Eclipse 4S.  The Eclipse 44 is a new one to me too. 
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Re: Vintage Eclipse 44 Multiple Tool. Made in England.
Reply #5 on: June 05, 2018, 04:04:08 PM
Great info :tu: Very cool tool and thanks for the pics and information Lemo :like:
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Re: Vintage Eclipse 44 Multiple Tool. Made in England.
Reply #6 on: October 16, 2018, 02:07:24 PM
Quote from: lemo on June 04, 2018, 09:12:39 PM
Had a search and not seen this mentioned here. Don't know anything about it. Just seen some ebay ads.

Looks like it was a cool utility knife in it's day.

Some pics from the ads. Non look to be complete.

(Image removed from quote.)

(Image removed from quote.)

(Image removed from quote.)

(Image removed from quote.)

Info from the Eclipse 1969 catalogue

44 MULTIPLE TOOL

The ECLIPSE 44 Multiple tool is one of the most handy and versatile tools. It can be used on innumerable
jobs in the home and garage and for engineering, electrical and general maintenance work.

The tool comprises a strong die-cast handle with four blades. The blade in use can be set at any one of
four angles and the blades not in use can be housed inside the handle.


Sawing blade (No. 441) with 32 teeth per inch for
general sawing.

Slotting blade (No. 442) for slotting broken studs,
cleaning damaged screw heads, etc. — one edge
for use on the push stroke, the other on the draw
stroke.


Slitting blade (No. 443) ground on the longitu-
dinal edge, for cutting linoleum, rubber, leather,
etc.

Scribing blade (No. 444) ground on the diagonal
edge, invaluable for general wood scribing as well
as for cutting linoleum, rubber, leather, etc.


The blades are made from high grade steel, specially heat treated to give the best performance and
longest life. Spare blades are available.

The die cast handle is made in two halves which swivel and are secured by an easily manipulated screw,
which applies a firm grip to the blade in use.

If anyone knows where I can find the attachments for my one would be much appreciated
H@zz1&£

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Re: Vintage Eclipse 44 Multiple Tool. Made in England.
Reply #7 on: October 16, 2018, 02:27:05 PM
Quote from: Haz183 on October 16, 2018, 02:07:24 PM
Quote from: lemo on June 04, 2018, 09:12:39 PM
Had a search and not seen this mentioned here. Don't know anything about it. Just seen some ebay ads.

Looks like it was a cool utility knife in it's day.

Some pics from the ads. Non look to be complete.

(Image removed from quote.)

(Image removed from quote.)

(Image removed from quote.)

(Image removed from quote.)

Info from the Eclipse 1969 catalogue

44 MULTIPLE TOOL

The ECLIPSE 44 Multiple tool is one of the most handy and versatile tools. It can be used on innumerable
jobs in the home and garage and for engineering, electrical and general maintenance work.

The tool comprises a strong die-cast handle with four blades. The blade in use can be set at any one of
four angles and the blades not in use can be housed inside the handle.


Sawing blade (No. 441) with 32 teeth per inch for
general sawing.

Slotting blade (No. 442) for slotting broken studs,
cleaning damaged screw heads, etc. — one edge
for use on the push stroke, the other on the draw
stroke.


Slitting blade (No. 443) ground on the longitu-
dinal edge, for cutting linoleum, rubber, leather,
etc.

Scribing blade (No. 444) ground on the diagonal
edge, invaluable for general wood scribing as well
as for cutting linoleum, rubber, leather, etc.


The blades are made from high grade steel, specially heat treated to give the best performance and
longest life. Spare blades are available.

The die cast handle is made in two halves which swivel and are secured by an easily manipulated screw,
which applies a firm grip to the blade in use.

If anyone knows where I can find the attachments for my one would be much appreciated

Good luck with your search!  :salute:
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After I count down three rounds, in Hell I'll be in good company" -  The Dead South

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Re: Vintage Eclipse 44 Multiple Tool. Made in England.
Reply #8 on: October 16, 2018, 03:25:10 PM
I like how the blades can be set at different angles.

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Re: Vintage Eclipse 44 Multiple Tool. Made in England.
Reply #9 on: October 16, 2018, 09:02:56 PM

I will keep a look out for them in the future Haz,  :tu: I don't think I have ever seen one in real life  :think:

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