I took a good look at my old Vise Grip Pliers.
I can't get a good photograph, but the stamping says:

VISE GRIP
DeWITT NEBR
USA

US Patent 228095
Apr 14 1942
Other Patents Pending

This is an interesting link:

VISE GRIP

And yes, it is VISE GRIP, noth VICE GRIP!

Peter,
66, 2016 Porsche Boxster S
No longer driving Tarka, the 2014 Plus 8...