Large Daka-Ware / Bakelite Fluted Knobs - Set of 2 (1960s - Black)

Here for sale is a pair of black vintage Daka-Ware fluted knobs. Made in Chicago!

1.25" Wide
0.75" Tall
Set Screw
Fits solid-shaft 1/4" or 6mm pots

They are very large. I'm not entirely sure what instrument or piece of equipment they came from...but I learned a bit about Daka-Ware!

From Davies Molding: 

As you probably already know, Davies Molding has been around for a long time. We've been designing and manufacturing insert-molded knobs, handles, cases and custom components since 1933. We have over 80 years of thermoplastic and thermoset molding experience! When we were molding products in the 1960's, we used Daka-ware as a trade name.

Daka-ware referred to our line of compression molded phenolic knobs, handles and ashtrays. Yes, you read that correctly, ashtrays- they were quite popular at that time. Daka-ware, phenolic parts, can withstand much higher temperatures than ABS or PVC plastics. We still have tools that have the Daka-ware name on them, so chances are, you will still come across the Dakaware name when you see a Davies knob. Here is how it all came about.

In the 1940s, Davies Molding introduced a groundbreaking material for our products: Bakelite. Bakelite, the world's first synthetic plastic, revolutionized the molding industry. Recognizing its vast potential, Davies Molding began producing a line of high-quality molded products using Bakelite under the brand name "Daka-ware".

The 1950s and 1960s witnessed the golden era of Daka-ware. With its superior quality and unmatched durability, Daka-ware products gained immense popularity across various industries. The brand became synonymous with reliability and precision, attracting a loyal customer base.

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