Here's some of mine, decided to start with Kutmaster, as most of my electrician/hawkbill/rope knives are by them. First up, hawkbill and rope: First is a "Klein Tools" by Kutmaster; was my grandfather's in the coal mines in the Jewell Ridge, VA area in the mid '70s to early '80s. I got it barely a year ago, and it's hooked me on hawkbills. Kutmaster made USGC Survival/Raft Knife by Kutmaster, which uses a hawkbill frame, and has a big beefy sheepsfoot and can opener--note tang stamp is ground off and no bail, I got it for eight bucks as a factory second brand new. Someone managed to drill two holes on one side for the bail, and a bail wasn't even put on, I think I can find a scrap hawkbill for the bail, as there's still a hole in the right place on the other side for a bail. It's a favorite for farm EDC, as whatever Kutmaster uses for their stainless is great stuff. "M. Klein and Sons" hawkbill, unknown maker (I suspect Camillus or Ulster). It predates the "Klein Tools" by at least 10 years or so, and likely comes from the early sixties. According to Kutmaster, that extra pin behind the bail pin means they didn't make it. It belonged to a coal miner friend of mine who carried it underground attached to his belt with a carabiner. The reason it was retired from use was that the bail broke off. 2017-02-01_06-31-46 by cody6268, on Flickr
Here's some of mine, decided to start with Kutmaster, as most of my electrician/hawkbill/rope knives are by them. First up, hawkbill and rope: First is a "Klein Tools" by Kutmaster; was my grandfather's in the coal mines in the Jewell Ridge, VA area in the mid '70s to early '80s. I got it barely a year ago, and it's hooked me on hawkbills. Kutmaster made USGC Survival/Raft Knife by Kutmaster, which uses a hawkbill frame, and has a big beefy sheepsfoot and can opener--note tang stamp is ground off and no bail, I got it for eight bucks as a factory second brand new. Someone managed to drill two holes on one side for the bail, and a bail wasn't even put on, I think I can find a scrap hawkbill for the bail, as there's still a hole in the right place on the other side for a bail. It's a favorite for farm EDC, as whatever Kutmaster uses for their stainless is great stuff. "M. Klein and Sons" hawkbill, unknown maker (I suspect Camillus or Ulster). It predates the "Klein Tools" by at least 10 years or so, and likely comes from the early sixties. According to Kutmaster, that extra pin behind the bail pin means they didn't make it. It belonged to a coal miner friend of mine who carried it underground attached to his belt with a carabiner. The reason it was retired from use was that the bail broke off.
The rest of my Kleins and Kutmasters. Klein-Kutmaster Coping Knife, liner locking. Purchased for $3 at a local flea market this past summer. Klein-Kutmaster Coping Knife, non locking. Given to me by the same guy that gave me the hawkbill. Engraved "Abingdon Wholesale Plumbing and Electric Supply Co". Oddly, the blade somehow became magnetized, pretty strongly, actually. It and the other are frequent EDC knives. Klein-Kutmaster Coping Knife, non locking. Came from the same individual as the other Klein Hawkbill and coping knife It's beat up pretty bad, and the blade's been in electricity. Been meaning to dress that bad chip out, but haven't had the time. Kutmaster Electrician's Knife. It was my great-uncles EDC from the 1960s until his passing (literally, right up until the day he passed). He modded this one, and a few others to have two master blades, one is thinner than the other, as it was used in a yarn factory to clean up tangled reels. I inherited it shortly after his passing from my great aunt. I never carry or use it, but do keep it clean and oiled. 2017-02-05_04-56-49 by cody6268, on Flickr
Quote from: cody6268 on February 05, 2017, 11:06:43 PMThe rest of my Kleins and Kutmasters. Klein-Kutmaster Coping Knife, liner locking. Purchased for $3 at a local flea market this past summer. Klein-Kutmaster Coping Knife, non locking. Given to me by the same guy that gave me the hawkbill. Engraved "Abingdon Wholesale Plumbing and Electric Supply Co". Oddly, the blade somehow became magnetized, pretty strongly, actually. It and the other are frequent EDC knives. Klein-Kutmaster Coping Knife, non locking. Came from the same individual as the other Klein Hawkbill and coping knife It's beat up pretty bad, and the blade's been in electricity. Been meaning to dress that bad chip out, but haven't had the time. Kutmaster Electrician's Knife. It was my great-uncles EDC from the 1960s until his passing (literally, right up until the day he passed). He modded this one, and a few others to have two master blades, one is thinner than the other, as it was used in a yarn factory to clean up tangled reels. I inherited it shortly after his passing from my great aunt. I never carry or use it, but do keep it clean and oiled. 2017-02-05_04-56-49 by cody6268, on Flickr Like the history.
I was thinking of this one: https://www.sogknives.com/contractor-iii.html
Quote from: Steinar on February 08, 2017, 06:05:38 PMI was thinking of this one: https://www.sogknives.com/contractor-iii.htmlFor the price (despite being Chinese made, the price here for them is actually more than the USA made Bear and Son or Kutmaster/Klein/Proto TL-29s), there are far better options.
Electric Mate has a Ric-Nor Boston, U.S.A tang stamp. Dont know much about the history of these
Quote from: David on February 10, 2017, 07:37:18 PMElectric Mate has a Ric-Nor Boston, U.S.A tang stamp. Dont know much about the history of these Nice knife I would bet it is a contract knife for Ric-Nor, it might be hard to find out who made it for them.
Some info here Davidhttps://www.allaboutpocketknives.com/knife_forum/viewtopic.php?t=4341
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