Last updated on June 17, 2026
So today as I was browsing through the Facebook marketplace I stumbled upon a truly unique find and I wish I could pounce on this one, I really really really do because this is like a Holy Grail type find for me. What I present to you is the Defiance by Stanley No. 895 Tool Chest complete with almost all of the tools it comes with.
Now as far as anyone knows Stanley did not release a saw in the Defiance line, the saw included in this set is a Stanley No. 780 – 22 inch. The Square is also of a different configuration and is a Defiance No. 860. Also shown in the picture is a Marking Gauge which is the Stanley No. 90.
Here’s a rundown of the common items found in these chests:
Defiance No. 895 Better Home Tool Cabinet
Planes
- 1203 Smooth Plane
- 1204 Smooth Plane
- 1220 Block Plane
Chisels
- 1252 Chisels
- 1/4″
- 1/2″
- 3/4″
- 1″
Measuring & Layout
- 1226 Folding Rule
- 1292 Torpedo Level
- Combination Square (H1220 in Canadian Handyman version)
Striking Tools
- 011½ Bell Face Hammer (16 oz)
Boring Tools
- 1214 Eggbeater Drill
- Twist Drill Set
Braces & Bits
- 1250A Bit Brace
- Auger Bit Set
Screwdrivers
- 1270 Screwdriver
- Additional assorted screwdrivers depending on year
Saw Set
- 432 Saw Set
Punches & Nail Sets
- 1211 Nail Set
Miscellaneous
- Scratch Awl (1201 or 1202 depending on catalog year)
- Utility Knife
- Various small accessories
