Keen Kutter Easy Open

[danno50]

This looks like the master and caplifter blades from a KK scout put into a Camillus or Pal frame?

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[peanut740]

Dan,for sure those blades didn't start out in that frame.

[kootenay joe]

Quote" for sure those blades didn't start out in that frame"
I agree. The 3 3/8" EO with jigged bone and bail was a common knife circa WW II and i have never seen one with a cap lifter.
Roger what is it that allows you to know that these 2 blades are not original, other than it just does not look 'right' as an overall impression ?
kj

[peanut740]

Roland,there are several things.The easiest to show is blow up the 1st picture and see how the blade fits up with the spring.

[btrwtr]

Very unusual configuration. Fit of blades is poor. I agree with Roger. Looks like a Frankenknife to me.

[kootenay joe]

Thanks Roger. A top down view would of course show the blade/spring match up better.
I just noticed the blade is saber ground. I used to collect these WW II EO jacks, had about 60. They all had a flat ground master blade.
kj

[peanut740]

Thanks Roger. A top down view would of course show the blade/spring match up better.
I just noticed the blade is saber ground. I used to collect these WW II EO jacks, had about 60. They all had a flat ground master blade.
kj

Yes.