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Re: Old Keen Kutter Knives

Posted: Sun Aug 14, 2011 3:51 am
by FRJ
Here you go D. Thanks for taking a look at it in this thread.

Re: Old Keen Kutter Knives

Posted: Sun Aug 14, 2011 3:59 am
by Miller Bro's
FRJ wrote: I was wondering if my KK hunter was made before 1946 or after.
I'm gussing after, by Schrade Walden.
After 1946 is a safe bet Joe :wink:


Although the bone is heavily pocket worn I would say that is a N.Y. Knife Co. product.

Another clue is the grooved bolsters, not many companies grooved the bolsters on these type knives, N.Y. Knife Co. did ::nod::

Re: Old Keen Kutter Knives

Posted: Sun Aug 14, 2011 4:04 am
by FRJ
That's really nice to know, Demitri. Thank you for that information. It's a very sound knife, and also one of my favorites.
Thanks again.

Re: Old Keen Kutter Knives

Posted: Sun Aug 14, 2011 11:00 am
by tjmurphy
Is that the Zenith Joe? Man, that's a really nice knife. I like it a lot. ::tu:: And you only paid $1 for it? So much better. ::tu::

Re: Old Keen Kutter Knives

Posted: Sun Aug 14, 2011 11:41 am
by paulsvintage
::tu:: Joe thats fine looking knife !

Re: Old Keen Kutter Knives

Posted: Sun Aug 14, 2011 1:13 pm
by galvanic1882
Here are my other 2 KK's. They are both Salesman Samples. When the pearl came in the mail an AAPK member was visiting and when I opened the box that was when I found out it was a Salesman's knife!!!

Not sure if Fran remembers or will see this post because I don't see him post much anymore.

I posted these a few years ago on a different thread but since Dimitri asked for mine I thought I would post them here also.

Re: Old Keen Kutter Knives

Posted: Sun Aug 14, 2011 1:21 pm
by tjmurphy
WOW!! My kinda K-nifes. ::tu:: ::tu::

Re: Old Keen Kutter Knives

Posted: Sun Aug 14, 2011 1:21 pm
by Miller Bro's
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I like the Keen Kutter stamped bolsters ::drool::

Re: Old Keen Kutter Knives

Posted: Sun Aug 14, 2011 3:01 pm
by 268bull
Wow! Those are some very fine looking Keen Kutters being shown on this thread ::nod:: I've managed to come across a couple for myself over the time I've been collecting, but not quite so nice as those I've seen here. The knife in the top picture I have always refered to as a cattleman's knife. But after looking at the cattleman's shown here, I' m not sure. The handles of the knife shown in the top picture, match up with the Blade Books description of cattleman, but the blades themselves, I don't know. The second picture is a pearl handled little pen. I feel honored to own it as a Keen Kutter, but it is to small in my hand. Again , congrat's to all those who have shown what one's they own. They are fine looking knives. ::tu:: Bull

Re: Old Keen Kutter Knives

Posted: Sun Aug 14, 2011 3:38 pm
by Jacknifeben
If it has the spey blade and a punch blade it is really a "CATTLE MAN'S KNIFE".

Re: Old Keen Kutter Knives

Posted: Sun Aug 14, 2011 4:21 pm
by Miller Bro's
Nice ones Bull :D

This is an original Tang Stamp from Keen Kutter.

Re: Old Keen Kutter Knives

Posted: Sun Aug 14, 2011 4:34 pm
by trutemper
Wow!!! Great knives, guys!!! I think Keen Kutter and New York Knife Co. knives have become my absolute favs over the years. I have a couple real old ones I`ll try to get photo`s of that could use a little rebuilding if I can find a couple blades that match. Keep em coming....love this thread!

Bob

Re: Old Keen Kutter Knives

Posted: Sun Aug 14, 2011 6:54 pm
by stockman
Two of these have been viewed earlier.

Re: Old Keen Kutter Knives

Posted: Mon Aug 15, 2011 6:23 am
by Miller Bro's
Image

Re: Old Keen Kutter Knives

Posted: Mon Aug 15, 2011 9:58 am
by galvanic1882
Yes stockman those are really nice ::tu::

Re: Old Keen Kutter Knives

Posted: Mon Aug 15, 2011 1:18 pm
by 268bull
Thanks Dimitri ! I like that stamp your showing.That's very cool. I picked up another KK product yesterday, a 1 1/4 inch socket chisel. Very nice condition, no chips on the edge. The handle is in great shape too, leathers still on the end. ::tu:: Bull

Re: Old Keen Kutter Knives

Posted: Mon Aug 15, 2011 2:43 pm
by msteele6
I collect Keen Kutters pretty avidly (got about 80 of them) here's a small selection:

Re: Old Keen Kutter Knives

Posted: Mon Aug 15, 2011 2:45 pm
by Miller Bro's
8) Image

Re: Old Keen Kutter Knives

Posted: Mon Aug 15, 2011 3:41 pm
by msteele6
O.K. you asked for it.

I showed the back of the last knife to illustrate one of KK's inked on pattern numbers. You can get the pattern numbers by referring to the jpeg filenames.

Re: Old Keen Kutter Knives

Posted: Mon Aug 15, 2011 5:01 pm
by paulsvintage
::woot:: Wow ! this is turning out to be a great thread . great knives all

Re: Old Keen Kutter Knives

Posted: Tue Aug 16, 2011 12:00 am
by FRJ
Thanks Tom and Paul.
Tom, that $1.00 price is from someone elses Marshall. Mine was a tad more than that.

What great knives here. Really nice stuff.
That's a heck of a stamp, Dimitri. It's nice to see it.

Well, I've got these three. I may have one or two more but if I do they didn't surface in my search. Thanks.

Three distinctly different jigged covers on these.

Re: Old Keen Kutter Knives

Posted: Sat Sep 10, 2011 3:19 pm
by trutemper
msteele6 wrote:O.K. you asked for it.

I showed the back of the last knife to illustrate one of KK's inked on pattern numbers. You can get the pattern numbers by referring to the jpeg filenames.
Oh my goodness, mssteel, I just loveeeeeeee that smooth bone peanut......to coin a phrase(I`d arm wrestle you for that knife) :lol:

Re: Old Keen Kutter Knives

Posted: Sun Nov 13, 2011 2:30 am
by Miller Bro's
Nice ones Joe ::tu:: ::drool::

Re: Old Keen Kutter Knives

Posted: Sun Nov 13, 2011 2:35 am
by gino
Sweeeeet knives Joe! ::drool::
I like them both but really dig the first one ::envy::

Re: Old Keen Kutter Knives

Posted: Sun Nov 13, 2011 3:34 am
by FRJ
Thank you, Dimitri and Gino.