Keen Kutter Help
Keen Kutter Help
I just picked up a EC Simmons with a 3/4 in the pattern? Anyone know what this 3/4 is for? The knife is 4 1/4 inch. My first EC Simmons bone handle. While I’m at it anyone know who made their knives? Thanks for your help and information. K2683 3/4 is the total pattern number.
Bill
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Winchester made some Keen Kutter Knives. Other companies also made K.K. Knives at different times.
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The "3/4" was used to indicate a clip blade.
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Very nice knife, Bill.
The "ears" at the top of the keystone logo and the K in the pattern number stamp are two indications that it might have been made by Camillus.
The "ears" at the top of the keystone logo and the K in the pattern number stamp are two indications that it might have been made by Camillus.
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Sellens says 1905 - 1941 depending on the shield. So that would determine who made yours.
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Thanks Dan and redrider I ordered Sellens book today from Knife magazine will get it in a few weeks. Thanks for your help.
Bill
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Bill , did the Sellens Book help ? Been getting into KK more and would like to get a resource and looking for references. Thought would just add to your OP if you don’t mind.Just picked up this K2881 1/2 . Not sure what they called it, and does the 1/2 pertain to the main blade ?
If anyone has other good resources books links that would be cool .
Take care ,enjoy your day .
JP
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In my opinion, the Sellins book is the most extensive single reference book on KK knives. Just my 2¢.
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Pocket, fixed, machete, axe, it's all good!
You're going to look awfully silly with that knife sticking out of your @#$. -Clint Eastwood, High Plains Drifter
You're going to look awfully silly with that knife sticking out of your @#$. -Clint Eastwood, High Plains Drifter
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According to Sellens.Ripster wrote: ↑Sun Mar 20, 2022 6:12 pmBill , did the Sellens Book help ? Been getting into KK more and would like to get a resource and looking for references. Thought would just add to your OP if you don’t mind.Just picked up this K2881 1/2 . Not sure what they called it, and does the 1/2 pertain to the main blade ?
If anyone has other good resources books links that would be cool .
Take care ,enjoy your day .
K2881 1/2 Barlow pattern, brown bone handle, 3 3/8 inches, 1 razor and 1 pen blade, steel bolsters, 1939 thru 1942.
K2881 spear and pen.
K2881 1/4 spey and pen.
K2881 3/4 clip and pen.
David
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Thank you David.edge213 wrote: ↑Sun Mar 20, 2022 7:22 pmAccording to Sellens.Ripster wrote: ↑Sun Mar 20, 2022 6:12 pmBill , did the Sellens Book help ? Been getting into KK more and would like to get a resource and looking for references. Thought would just add to your OP if you don’t mind.Just picked up this K2881 1/2 . Not sure what they called it, and does the 1/2 pertain to the main blade ?
If anyone has other good resources books links that would be cool .
Take care ,enjoy your day .
K2881 1/2 Barlow pattern, brown bone handle, 3 3/8 inches, 1 razor and 1 pen blade, steel bolsters, 1939
K2881 spear and pen.
K2881 1/4 spey and pen.
K2881 3/4 clip and pen.
Think will have to get one of those Sellens coming this way .
RedRider , Appreciate your feedback as well
JP
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Ripster wrote: ↑Sun Mar 20, 2022 7:25 pmThank you David.edge213 wrote: ↑Sun Mar 20, 2022 7:22 pmAccording to Sellens.Ripster wrote: ↑Sun Mar 20, 2022 6:12 pm
Bill , did the Sellens Book help ? Been getting into KK more and would like to get a resource and looking for references. Thought would just add to your OP if you don’t mind.Just picked up this K2881 1/2 . Not sure what they called it, and does the 1/2 pertain to the main blade ?
If anyone has other good resources books links that would be cool .
Take care ,enjoy your day .
K2881 1/2 Barlow pattern, brown bone handle, 3 3/8 inches, 1 razor and 1 pen blade, steel bolsters, 1939
K2881 spear and pen.
K2881 1/4 spey and pen.
K2881 3/4 clip and pen.
Think will have to get one of those Sellens coming this way .
RedRider , Appreciate your feedback as well
Still available thru Knife Magazine for $19.95.
David
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Sounds like a well spent 20 bucks . Will get one thru them .
Again , Thank you David . Enjoy your day.
JP