Old Wrench/Tool Knives

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jljr1944 wrote:Everyone has their weakness and mine is wrench/pliers/tool knives.
Yeah, me too!

That is one of the only style plier knives I don`t have :(

Very nice find ::tu:: ::tu::
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Here's one I've had a while. I had two; one with a nice sheath. I gave it to my son.
This is a well made tool.
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There is a very nice Seaboard with sheath on Ebay right now.

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Thanks Charlie. I'll never tell a soul.
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That is a nice one Joe ::tu::

Those things are real rugged, made to last a lifetime ::nod::
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Those have always been cool ! , i think everyone should have at least one in the box ::tu:: thanks for sharing guys ::tu::
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Cool knife, Joe! 8)
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couple STELLAR CO. wrench knives 8) 8)




MAN, some amazing wrench/tool knives in this thread ::nod:: 8)
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Here are a few:
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junebug wrote:couple STELLAR CO. wrench knives 8) 8)

In the box! ::tu::
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Ray,
How do you like the SOG Paratool I see in the 2nd pic?
I was pretty impressed with it.
It is one of the better designs I have seen, better IMHO than my first Leatherman, it doesn't cut into the hand.

I had one and sent it to my daughter for her birthday. She is a mechanic in the National Guard and needed a better multi-tool than the cheapie she had last time I saw her in uniform.
I also sent her a Buck Odyssey aqs has said she had wore out her old knife.
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orvet wrote:Ray,
How do you like the SOG Paratool I see in the 2nd pic?
I was pretty impressed with it.
It is one of the better designs I have seen, better IMHO than my first Leatherman, it doesn't cut into the hand.
It is definitely a quality piece Dale.I like the plastic sheath it comes in and is relatively easy to deploy.I must confess that I rarely carry a tool like that(and I have a bunch of them)as I find a pocket knife suitable for most tasks.I have a problem putting any kind of weight on my hip and in my work I get into some strange positions(working down low on the side of a car or the like).I do have a Leatherman Wave that I keep in my paint box for any work I may need to do that is beyond my knife's capabilities.
Most multi-tools I've found are a compromise at best;they seem to try to do too much and not very well. As pliers they are usually uncomfortable to use and as knives,screwdrivers,or files they are marginal.The concept was great;the execution of the concept questionable.Just my feelings on the subject.
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added another to the pile.............#3

this one has me a lil STUMPED :mrgreen:
its tang stamp is: STELLER CO. ::shrug::
(the other 2 are) STELLAR CO. & STELLAR (no CO.)
(all stamped "COMPANY NAME" above JAPAN)
either way...i like em' adds to the knife a lil for me ::nod::
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These are pretty cool! If I have ever seen one of this type of tool I didn't recognize it for what it was. ::dang:: I don't make it to flea markets much anymore so I might never see one.
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junebug wrote:this one has me a lil STUMPED :mrgreen:
its tang stamp is: STELLER CO. ::shrug::
(the other 2 are) STELLAR CO. & STELLAR (no CO.)
(all stamped "COMPANY NAME" above JAPAN)
either way...i like em' adds to the knife a lil for me ::nod::
How about some pictures of the different tang stamps?
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here ya go ,"D" ::tu::

STELLAR CO (used)


STELLER CO (used)


STELLAR (new in box)
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Thanks JB :wink:

The one I have is marked Stellar Japan ::nod::
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W. Bingham 3 3/4" closed
very much like a Valley Forge except the small blade is saber ground and sharp
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Beautiful old knife, love the etch! ::drool::
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Great knife toolboy.I'm with MB, I like the etch. ::tu::
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WOW GREAT SNAG! ::tu:: 8)
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That is a beautiful old knife!

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This isn't a wrench knife but it is a tool knife.Canton Cutlery stamped, 3 backspring.Tool blade, spear blade, and punch.
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peanut740 wrote:Canton Cutlery stamped, 3 backspring.Tool blade, spear blade, and punch.
Very nice old knife ::tu::
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