Slant Bolster Kutmaster Stockman
Slant Bolster Kutmaster Stockman
Hi there, does anyone know about year made and which the model is on this Kutmaster Stockman. Only picture I have for now, the Spey blade tang has a letter V and the Sheepfoot blade tang has a letter T. Anyone that can help know the meaning of letters and overall knife? TIA
Re: Slant Bolster Kutmaster Stockman
Sorry I can't be of any help and you have a nice knife there.
Also, that is one of the cleanest Kutmasters I have ever seen.
Also, that is one of the cleanest Kutmasters I have ever seen.
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Re: Slant Bolster Kutmaster Stockman
Nice knife.I saw that one or one like it sell on a Facebook auction last night.
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Re: Slant Bolster Kutmaster Stockman
The Kutmaster tang mark started in the late 30's and continues to this day by Utica Cutlery.
That one looks to be older, most likely 1930's to 50's. I base that mostly on the slanted bolsters and the style of the clip blade.
The letters "V" and "T" were used by Utica to designate the steel type. T stood for "Tungsten Stainless", which was their stainless steel formulation.
V stood for "Vanadium", their carbon steel (chrome vanadium).
Odd to see different letters on the blade of one knife; could be a factory error assuming that a blade has not been replaced post-factory.
That one looks to be older, most likely 1930's to 50's. I base that mostly on the slanted bolsters and the style of the clip blade.
The letters "V" and "T" were used by Utica to designate the steel type. T stood for "Tungsten Stainless", which was their stainless steel formulation.
V stood for "Vanadium", their carbon steel (chrome vanadium).
Odd to see different letters on the blade of one knife; could be a factory error assuming that a blade has not been replaced post-factory.
Steve Pfeiffer, author of Collecting Case Knives: Identification and Price Guide published by Krause Publications.
Re: Slant Bolster Kutmaster Stockman
Wow thank you very much for the info, I surely do appreciate very much. Very unique about the letters. Once in hand I’m gonna see if it looks any different if I can tell by that. The only thing I did know before was that the stamp started in the 30’s just wasn’t sure of the particular date range and that helps a lot thank you again!knifeaholic wrote: ↑Wed Sep 28, 2022 4:16 pm The Kutmaster tang mark started in the late 30's and continues to this day by Utica Cutlery.
That one looks to be older, most likely 1930's to 50's. I base that mostly on the slanted bolsters and the style of the clip blade.
The letters "V" and "T" were used by Utica to designate the steel type. T stood for "Tungsten Stainless", which was their stainless steel formulation.
V stood for "Vanadium", their carbon steel (chrome vanadium).
Odd to see different letters on the blade of one knife; could be a factory error assuming that a blade has not been replaced post-factory.