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Keen Kutter Hoof Knife

Posted: Thu Jul 16, 2015 9:28 am
by 1967redrider
Recently picked up this hoof knife at a Keen Kutter auction. It appears to be bone handled and is stamped with the traditional Keen Kutter & logo on the blade and SIMMONS HDWARE USA on the ricasso(?). Not sure if you'd call it a "ricasso" on a hoof knife? ::shrug:: I can see how this tool, sharpened on one edge, could easily be hammered into a hoof for trimming and shaping. Then the hooked end would be great for cleaning the bottom of the hoof. I've seen picks and chisels before but this combo looks like the hot ticket.

Re: Keen Kutter Hoof Knife

Posted: Thu Jul 16, 2015 12:46 pm
by peanut740
I believe the handle is stag.

Re: Keen Kutter Hoof Knife

Posted: Thu Jul 16, 2015 7:08 pm
by muskrat man
I believe the handle has been replaced. really cool item though I never knew keen kutter made hoof knives

Re: Keen Kutter Hoof Knife

Posted: Fri Jul 17, 2015 12:54 am
by 1967redrider
There were a couple more hoof knives at the same auction but they weren't in as good of condition. One is a Keen Kutter, the other was stamped Norvell Shapleigh.