Vintage Die Cut Block Set – Dated 1997, Signed by Jim Kohl

Description :
This set of die cut blocks, created by Don Martens Steel Rule Die Co. and signed by inspector Jim Kohl on June 18, 1997, includes a variety of wood-mounted dies used in industrial printing and packaging. The designs range from foam-inlaid forms like hearts and houses to a detailed balloon-themed metal plate with reversed text. These pieces serve as historical examples of late-20th-century die-making techniques and are ideal for collectors, decorators, or anyone interested in graphic arts history or creative reuse.

Era:
1990s (Confirmed: Dated June 18, 1997)

Style:
Industrial / Graphic Arts / Packaging Design

Technique:
Steel rule die cutting, foam inlay, etched plate printing

Tools Used:
Scroll saw, die bender, hand engraving tools, adhesives for foam, industrial inspection stamping

History:
Inspected and signed by Jim Kohl in 1997 for Don Martens Steel Rule Die Co., these were part of a Cleveland-based fabrication process used in folding carton production or print finishing

Manufacturer / Maker:
Don Martens Steel Rule Die Co., Inspector: Jim Kohl

Suggested Weight:
Approx. 8–12 lbs total (entire set)

Item Number : P13982

Category : Misc Home Décor & Furniture

Brand : Don Martens Steel Rule Die Co., Inspector: Jim Kohl