Three backspring knives

[OLDE CUTLER]

Just happened to run across this old thread of 3 spring knives, and remembered that I have this Keen Kutter cattle knife that I acquired a while back.

[Dinadan]

Just happened to run across this old thread of 3 spring knives, and remembered that I have this Keen Kutter cattle knife that I acquired a while back.

That is a fine looking old knife, OC. I do not have any three spring knives in my collection, unless I have forgot them, which is entirely possible. That one looks like it was made for some real work.

[doglegg]

Just happened to run across this old thread of 3 spring knives, and remembered that I have this Keen Kutter cattle knife that I acquired a while back.

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That is a fine looking old knife OC. I have a Camillus 72 that some one turned into a 3 springer. I'll have to dig it out.

[Miller Bro's]

Just happened to run across this old thread of 3 spring knives, and remembered that I have this Keen Kutter cattle knife that I acquired a while back.

Nice looking knife

[danno50]

Just happened to run across this old thread of 3 spring knives, and remembered that I have this Keen Kutter cattle knife that I acquired a while back.

Lovely old Keen Kutter!

[New_Windsor_NY]

Just.....

OLDE CUTLER, that is a G@@D LKING piece of pocket cutlery.
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My contribution.....
Not too recently, this pocket knife arrived in a group or lot of pocket knives that I bought. It now becomes my first example to be posted under this topic or thread. I did NOT buy the group or lot of pocket knives to obtain this particular pocket knife. However, it did turn out to be a keeper. It did get added to my general, pocket knife accumulation. It is a RANGER, three blades, two tang stamps, 4" closed, three springs, stockman, pattern or style of pocket knife. The main blade front tang stamp says "RANGER (over) PROV. U.S.A." The third blade front tang stamp says "PATENT (over) 3,317,996" The shield is NOT original to this pocket knife, which came without a shield. This pocket knife is in VERY GOOD condition. This pocket knife needed very little cleaning. I took some pictures and here it is.
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[CarMan]

Just happened to run across this old thread of 3 spring knives, and remembered that I have this Keen Kutter cattle knife that I acquired a while back.

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Dang that’s a pretty one sir

[OLDE CUTLER]

Thanks to everyone for the comments on the Keen Cutter. I found it in a $8 your choice box at a gunshow. It proves my saying " sometimes even the blind chicken finds corn". lol

[OLDE CUTLER]

Just happened to run across this old thread of 3 spring knives, and remembered that I have this Keen Kutter cattle knife that I acquired a while back.

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That is a fine looking old knife OC. I have a Camillus 72 that some one turned into a 3 springer. I'll have to dig it out.

I'd like to see it, it is a custom rebuild or mod you had done?

[New_Windsor_NY]

Not too recently, this pocket knife arrived in a group or lot of pocket knives that I purchased. It now becomes my latest example to be posted under this topic or thread. I did NOT buy the group or lot of pocket knives to obtain this particular pocket knife. But, it did turn out to be a keeper. It did get added to my general, pocket knife accumulation. It is a KLEIN TOOLS, two blades, one tool, two tang stamps, 3 5/8" closed (not including the bail), three springs, electrician or lineman, pattern or style of pocket knife. The main blade (hawkbill) front tang stamp says, "T - 3 (over) KLEIN TOOLS (over) CHICAGO, USA" The secondary blade front tang stamp also says, "T - 3 (over) KLEIN TOOLS (over) CHICAGO, USA" The main blade has a GOOD half stop. The main blade has a GOOD opening snap. The main blade has a GOOD closing snap. The secondary blade has a GOOD half stop. The secondary blade has a GOOD opening snap. The secondary blade has a GOOD closing snap. The tool has a GOOD half stop. The tool has a GOOD opening snap. The tool has a GOOD closing snap. This pocket knife is in GOOD condition. This pocket knife did need to be cleaned up a little. I took some pictures and here it is.
Caption(s), if any, are on the BOTTOM of the corresponding picture(s).
Click on a picture to ENLARGE.

[doglegg]

Not too recently, this pocket knife arrived in a group or lot of pocket knives that I purchased. It now becomes my latest example to be posted under this topic or thread. I did NOT buy the group or lot of pocket knives to obtain this particular pocket knife. But, it did turn out to be a keeper. It did get added to my general, pocket knife accumulation. It is a KLEIN TOOLS, two blades, one tool, two tang stamps, 3 5/8" closed (not including the bail), three springs, electrician or lineman, pattern or style of pocket knife. The main blade (hawkbill) front tang stamp says, "T - 3 (over) KLEIN TOOLS (over) CHICAGO, USA" The secondary blade front tang stamp also says, "T - 3 (over) KLEIN TOOLS (over) CHICAGO, USA" The main blade has a GOOD half stop. The main blade has a GOOD opening snap. The main blade has a GOOD closing snap. The secondary blade has a GOOD half stop. The secondary blade has a GOOD opening snap. The secondary blade has a GOOD closing snap. The tool has a GOOD half stop. The tool has a GOOD opening snap. The tool has a GOOD closing snap. This pocket knife is in GOOD condition. This pocket knife did need to be cleaned up a little. I took some pictures and here it is.
Caption(s), if any, are on the BOTTOM of the corresponding picture(s).
Click on a picture to ENLARGE.

Cool example.

[doglegg]

Thanks Skip for reminding me of this post. Pics of a 72 that someone converted to a 3 spring.

[C-WADE7]

Thanks Skip for reminding me of this post. Pics of a 72 that someone converted to a 3 spring.

Interesting knife!

[New_Windsor_NY]

Cool.....

Thank you, Floyd.

Thanks.....

You're welcome, Floyd.
I never get tired of looking at that BEAUTY!

[New_Windsor_NY]

Not too recently, this multi tool, scout, pattern or style of pocket knife, arrived in a group or lot of pocket knives that I bought. It now becomes my most recent example to be posted under this topic or thread. I did NOT buy the group or lot of pocket knives to obtain this particular pocket knife. But, it did turn out to be a keeper. It definitely got added to my general, pocket knife accumulation. It is an Imperial, one blade, four tools (a cap lifter or bottle opener, a can opener, a punch or awl, and a phillips head screwdriver), one tang stamp, 3 3/8" closed, three springs, multi tool, scout, pattern or style of pocket knife. The main blade front tang stamp says, "Imperial (with the crown) (over) PROV. R.I." with a vertical "USA" on the right side. The shield says, "BE PREPARED" The main blade has NO half stop. The main blade has NO opening snap. The main blade has NO closing snap. The four tools ALL open, close, and function properly. This pocket knife is in VERY GOOD condition. This pocket knife did NOT need cleaning. I just wiped it off. I took some pictures and here it is.
Caption(s), if any, are on the BOTTOM of the corresponding picture(s).
Click on a picture to ENLARGE.

[doglegg]

Thanks Skip for reminding me of this post. Pics of a 72 that someone converted to a 3 spring.

Interesting knife!

Thank you C. I was excited when I came across it.

[doglegg]

Not too recently, this multi tool, scout, pattern or style of pocket knife, arrived in a group or lot of pocket knives that I bought. It now becomes my most recent example to be posted under this topic or thread. I did NOT buy the group or lot of pocket knives to obtain this particular pocket knife. But, it did turn out to be a keeper. It definitely got added to my general, pocket knife accumulation. It is an Imperial, one blade, four tools (a cap lifter or bottle opener, a can opener, a punch or awl, and a phillips head screwdriver), one tang stamp, 3 3/8" closed, three springs, multi tool, scout, pattern or style of pocket knife. The main blade front tang stamp says, "Imperial (with the crown) (over) PROV. R.I." with a vertical "USA" on the right side. The shield says, "BE PREPARED" The main blade has NO half stop. The main blade has NO opening snap. The main blade has NO closing snap. The four tools ALL open, close, and function properly. This pocket knife is in VERY GOOD condition. This pocket knife did NOT need cleaning. I just wiped it off. I took some pictures and here it is.
Caption(s), if any, are on the BOTTOM of the corresponding picture(s).
Click on a picture to ENLARGE.

[New_Windsor_NY]

Thank you, Floyd.

[ObsidianEdge]

That Keen Kutter is sweet. Miller Brothers that I posted here recently.

[doglegg]

That Keen Kutter is sweet. Miller Brothers that I posted here recently.

Mike that is a great looking knife but with the added fleam! Wow!!!

[ObsidianEdge]

Thanks Floyd. It has quite the snap. Sadly, I'm not allowed to use the fleam around the house...

[peanut740]

Thanks Floyd. It has quite the snap. Sadly, I'm not allowed to use the fleam around the house...

Go ahead Mike,take a trip on the wild side.

[doglegg]

Thanks Floyd. It has quite the snap. Sadly, I'm not allowed to use the fleam around the house...

[New_Windsor_NY]

Not too recently, this multi tool, scout, pattern or style of pocket knife, arrived in a group or lot of pocket knives that I purchased. It now becomes my latest example to be posted under this topic or thread. I did NOT purchase the group or lot of pocket knives to obtain this particular pocket knife. However, it did turn out to be a keeper. It did get added to my general, pocket knife accumulation. It is an Imperial, one blade, four tools (a cap lifter or bottle opener, a can opener, a punch or awl, and a phillips head screwdriver), one tang stamp, 3 3/8" closed, three springs, multi tool, scout, pattern or style of pocket knife. The main blade front tang stamp says, "Imperial (with the crown) (over) PROV. R.I." with a vertical "USA" on the right side. The main blade does NOT have a half stop. The main blade does have an OK opening snap. The main blade does have an OK closing snap. The four tools ALL open, close, and function as designed. This pocket knife is in VERY GOOD condition. This pocket knife did NOT require cleaning. I just wiped it off. I took some pictures and here it is.
Caption(s), if any, are on the BOTTOM of the corresponding picture(s).
Click on a picture to ENLARGE.

[btrwtr]

ObsidianEdge your MB knife is a gem.

Here are two Case Tested knives with 3 springs. A 63038 and 93109, both 3 3/8" closed. The 3 springs are necessary to accommodate the extra-long secondary blades.