Need help identifying--Ape Hornet?

[58chevy348]

Just got this vintage knife in. Seems to be very well made. Celluloid handle. Main blade has an image of a bee / hornet on the tang and the name "Ape." Measures 3 inches long closed. Any info? Thanks in advance!

[58chevy348]

This was purchased at an auction of E C Simmons, Keen Kutter, and Shapleigh items. Is this an E C Simmons hornet?

[58chevy348]

By the way, there are no other markings on any other tangs.

[kootenay joe]

It looks like the E C Simmons hornet. I have seen "APE" before but forget what it is for.
kj

[knife7knut]

Doesn't look like the Simmons hornet to me unless they changed it over the years.

[58chevy348]

Thanks for the input (and thanks for posting the hornet tang stamp). Hopefully we will be able to solve this mystery knife.

[kootenay joe]

I have a knife with the hornet like OP knife. I thought it was a Simmons knife/hornet. So far i have not been able to find this knife. I will post a pic when i find it.
kj