1980s Made in Taiwan ball hook swivel

[paranday]

What can you tell me about this ball hook, Mr. Dutchman ?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/121204317643
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[Dutchman]

I had one of those at one time, don't recall what happened to it. As I recall it was a near copy of the classic Everlast ball/hook swivel. I don't think that Everlast sold these, but they wound up on the gray market back in the 1980's. I saw them at the now defunct Sports Club chain store in Burbank.

[Speedbag]

What can you tell me about this ball hook, Mr. Dutchman ?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/121204317643
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Don't see many old brown 4212's like that anymore. Look closely at the right edge of the eye-bolt and you will see it has a deep groove from hitting the housing. (translation: soft metal)