The Radio, Electrician, and Lineman's Knife

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IMG_1866.JPG IMG_1865.JPG IMG_1867.PNG As requested here are a few more pics. I know the backdrop is a big fail! None of this stuff was around when this knife was produced but at least it's in its environment. This knife is really clean. The pile side is a little darker but has some great grain in it. Hard to capture it with the lighting and cell phone.It was obviously stored properly and not used much if at all. I really like that Robeson. Would love to have the chance to hold that one for a little bit.
 
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Over the past couple of years, I have assembled a small selection of these knives. From the left, NOS Camillus, flea market Imperial, Rough Rider, and Marbles G10. Not as interesting as many posted here, but it is what I have.

The Rough Rider came first so I could check out the pattern. Perfectly nice knife, as you might expect. Lined bolsters and a "Be Prepared" shield.

The Imperial came next, ten bucks at a flea market, about the same as the Rough Rider. It is pretty decent, good snap, patina but no rust. It is pretty well made and the blade has good snap. The brown handle feels like some kind of resin, but I guess it could be wood. At some point I will investigate further.

The Camillus was a disappointment. The springs are sunken, uneven, far from flush, and gappy (spell check wants to say "happy"). The scales don't fit the bolster well. Almost makes me wonder about its provenance. But the knife is fine functionally.

The Marbles came most recently. It is kind of fat and clunky. The springs and scales are relatively thick, and the knife is noticeably heavier than the others, quite a lump in the pocket. It took some work to get both blades to fit down into the handle. I like it though. It is nicely fitted (except for the high-riding blades) and I like the feel of the G10 scales.

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Gevonovich said:
I found a bit of info for you :) Hopefully someone will know more than I on Kutmaster.

Identifying a Kutmaster TL-29
https://www.allaboutpocketknives.com/knife_forum/viewtopic.php?t=48966

Tang Stamps
https://www.allaboutpocketknives.com/knife_forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=39799

Utica !!!
https://www.allaboutpocketknives.com/knife_forum/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=8074

http://www.kutmaster.com/about/
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Thank you, Gevonovich! It is nothing short of awesome that you would take the time to post these links and you have hipped me to a highly informative new(to me) knife site with another good community. I am enjoying getting to know more about Utica Kutmaster. I think I'm gonna have to invest in one of their new models so I can retire Grandpa Louie's knife. How do delrin scales feel in the hand on a traditional such as the electrician model? Anyone?
 
Nothing wrong with Delrin scales. Obviously wood is a favorite I believe. I like the textured Delrin like that is on the Sears Craftsmen series much more than the slick ones common to the Camillus knives and others. If you are patient you can usually pick up a wood scaled knife in the $30-40 range that's very usable. And I have seen some less than that on occasion.
 
Love that one Charlie. I've owned a few of them but none as nice as that one. I currently have one in rough shape and I'd like to give it to a maker who would find it useful to take apart and pattern.
 
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View attachment 772551 View attachment 772550 View attachment 772552 As requested here are a few more pics. I know the backdrop is a big fail! None of this stuff was around when this knife was produced but at least it's in its environment. This knife is really clean. The pile side is a little darker but has some great grain in it. Hard to capture it with the lighting and cell phone.It was obviously stored properly and not used much if at all. I really like that Robeson. Would love to have the chance to hold that one for a little bit.
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Thanks for the additional pictures Lostball Lostball .

Harry
 
Lostball said:
View attachment 772551 View attachment 772550 View attachment 772552 As requested here are a few more pics. I know the backdrop is a big fail! None of this stuff was around when this knife was produced but at least it's in its environment. This knife is really clean. The pile side is a little darker but has some great grain in it. Hard to capture it with the lighting and cell phone.It was obviously stored properly and not used much if at all. I really like that Robeson. Would love to have the chance to hold that one for a little bit.
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Very nice ! Looks right at home there !
 
KuduCuckoo said:
Thank you, Gevonovich! It is nothing short of awesome that you would take the time to post these links and you have hipped me to a highly informative new(to me) knife site with another good community. I am enjoying getting to know more about Utica Kutmaster. I think I'm gonna have to invest in one of their new models so I can retire Grandpa Louie's knife. How do delrin scales feel in the hand on a traditional such as the electrician model? Anyone?
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It was my pleasure. I needed a visit myself to clear the cobwebs. Looking forward to seeing what you choose.



supratentorial said:
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Those crescent knives are so cool. Is the winterbottom a Queen made knife? The Cut Co is superb. Thank you for the look !!!

Lostball said:
View attachment 772551 View attachment 772550 View attachment 772552 As requested here are a few more pics. I know the backdrop is a big fail! None of this stuff was around when this knife was produced but at least it's in its environment. This knife is really clean. The pile side is a little darker but has some great grain in it. Hard to capture it with the lighting and cell phone.It was obviously stored properly and not used much if at all. I really like that Robeson. Would love to have the chance to hold that one for a little bit.
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You brought the beauty to life in your photographs !! Thank you for the effort and your fine creativity. Who was it that said something about your backdrop..."The perfect is the enemy of the good/right effort" ...Voltaire?

Henry Beige said:
Over the past couple of years, I have assembled a small selection of these knives. From the left, NOS Camillus, flea market Imperial, Rough Rider, and Marbles G10. Not as interesting as many posted here, but it is what I have.

The Rough Rider came first so I could check out the pattern. Perfectly nice knife, as you might expect. Lined bolsters and a "Be Prepared" shield.

The Imperial came next, ten bucks at a flea market, about the same as the Rough Rider. It is pretty decent, good snap, patina but no rust. It is pretty well made and the blade has good snap. The brown handle feels like some kind of resin, but I guess it could be wood. At some point I will investigate further.

The Camillus was a disappointment. The springs are sunken, uneven, far from flush, and gappy (spell check wants to say "happy"). The scales don't fit the bolster well. Almost makes me wonder about its provenance. But the knife is fine functionally.

The Marbles came most recently. It is kind of fat and clunky. The springs and scales are relatively thick, and the knife is noticeably heavier than the others, quite a lump in the pocket. It took some work to get both blades to fit down into the handle. I like it though. It is nicely fitted (except for the high-riding blades) and I like the feel of the G10 scales.

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Thanks for sharing your fine collection, Henry !!! I got a nostalgic feel with a little jazz overtone from your pictures.
 
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Those crescent knives are so cool. Is the winterbottom a Queen made knife? The Cut Co is superb. Thank you for the look !!!
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Thank you. The three crescent wrench knives and the one with the crate opener are branded Klein. At the moment it slipped my mind whether they are made by Utica or Camillus. ...Utica I think.
 
Wow, I just spied lostball's TL-29 Cat!!! whew!
Harry- What a cool old Knife my friend!
Now I am thinking that Paul has a Peachseed or Bone handled one of these- Paul are you there matey?

Gev my friend, here's my two
The one with TL-29 in White being a Kutmaster and the other a Schrade Walden- actually that Schrade is a Classy Knife- Love the Cocobolo I think?

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When I study the Schrade Walden very closely, I believe this Knife to have never been sharpened!

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Just GREAT Workhorses these Knives are - and at times- a whole lot of class thrown in with the Knife depending on Manufacturer of course! ( Take Lostball's amazing example for instance )
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