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Keen Kutter was first used as a knife brand by Simmons Hardware Company in 1870. The trademark was used on the highest quality tools and cutlery Simmons offered.
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Thanks for the comments, msteele6. Interesting speculation about the Simmons being from before they bought Walden. I hadn't thought of that.
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One other point that I think indicates an earlier knife on the Simmons. Notice that the nail pull extends all the way into the swedge on the master. The later (IMO) knife has the more normal pull.
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I had noticed the difference in the pulls, but, did not realize it had any significance. I do not have that many Simmons stamped knives. Thanks, msteele6, I appreciate you sharing your knowledge.
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