The original Klein & Sons Electrician's Knife

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The original Klein & Sons Electrician's Knife

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We often see postings of the relatively common delrin or wood handles TL29 patterns made for M Klein & Sons and with the M Klein & sons tang stamp. These are relatively modern and made by Utica or by Camillus, depending on the vintage.

This is an interesting one - pre-WWII and made by Cattaraugus. The only early one that I have ever seen.
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That is a dandy, Steve!
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TJ Murphy would be doing cartwheels over that one Steve - thanks for sharing a real stunner.
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Nice old knife Steve in great condition ::tu:: ::tu:: ...
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A really great old knife. And in such great condition. Thanks for showing Steve. ::nod::
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Wow, that's neat!!!
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Actually, I think TJ had a near-mint example of that knife.

His greatest interest was in electricians knives with a two-sided wire stripper blade.

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Tom posted his knife here:

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Scroll down to near the bottom.

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Thanks for digging that up Charlie - another stunner!
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