Seeking info about a multitool set I came across. Any insight much appreciated.

[Hypnoctopus]

First of all, I'm new to this forum. Greetings everyone! 

Here is an album of the set in question: http://imgur.com/a/JWQYA

In researching this set, I've come to the conclusion that similar sets were made in abundance until around the 1970's. I've been able to find a few similar sets, including one that looks 100% identical but which was made in Japan.

Here is a direct image link to the Japanese set: http://pic50.picturetrail.com/VOL1660/8546231/22465414/408535700.jpg.
Here is a link to the forum post which features that set: http://forum.multitool.org/index.php?topic=49824.0#_

My research has come to a stand-still in respect to the branding of the set's leather case. It says "London Harness Company" and "Dunhill". I haven't found a single other set anywhere on the internet which features the same branding. Does anyone have this same set, and does anyone know if this particular branding has any bearing on its rarity or value?

Again, any insight much appreciated
Thank you,
-Brian

[Grant Lamontagne]

I have sent up the Bob signal. Hopefully he will be along shortly to help.

These sets were fairly common, and often found at flea markets and estate sales.  I personally don't know of any that have achieved any great value, but then I am hardly an expert on these.

Def

[Hypnoctopus]

I have sent up the Bob signal. Hopefully he will be along shortly to help.

These sets were fairly common, and often found at flea markets and estate sales.  I personally don't know of any that have achieved any great value, but then I am hardly an expert on these.

Def

Thanks for the response. I look forward to hearing from Bob. I take it he's knowledgeable.

-Brian

[Grant Lamontagne]

I have sent up the Bob signal. Hopefully he will be along shortly to help.

These sets were fairly common, and often found at flea markets and estate sales.  I personally don't know of any that have achieved any great value, but then I am hardly an expert on these.

Def

Thanks for the response. I look forward to hearing from Bob. I take it he's knowledgeable.

-Brian

When it comes to old and/or odd tools Bob, aka J-Sews is the most knowledgeable person I've ever met.  In fact, his articles entitled "Before there was Leatherman" were partially responsible for the creation of this site.

Def

[J-sews]

Greetings Brian, and welcome to Multitool.org. Your research is spot on, the kit you have was indeed produced in Japan, either in the late 1960's or early 1970's. Sometimes the kits were sold directly to consumers, in which cases the blade tangs were simply stamped JAPAN and STAINLESS STEEL (in the case of sales to the U.S., and ROSTFREI in the case of sales to Europe.)

More frequently though the kits were sold in large lots to companies which resold them under their own brand, or gave them away in various promotions. I've seen the kit pouches marked with the name of automobile dealerships, insurance companies, etc. I believe this is the situation with your kit. It would likely only have enhanced value to someone who collected other items marked with the London Harness Company logo.

Hope that helps!

Bob

[Hypnoctopus]

Bob,
Thank you for the detailed response.

-Brian