Kutmaster info

[civicman]

Iv had this for a long while. I was just wondering the age, and whats its called. Im sure its not worth much. Just wanting to know some info on it.

Kutmaster

Sorry about the cell pics.

It has 4 pins in it. 2 brass and 2 silver. And i think plastic handle sides?
Says Kutmaster Utica,NY made in USA

[Paladin]

First welcome to our forum
That is a pattern I call a hawkbill or a pruner.
Utica Cutlery started using the Kutmaster stamping in 1937 and I suspect the handles are wood, not plastic. Actually, I guess they could be horn but I suspect wood.

Ray

[civicman]

Thanks for the welcome

I think your right they might be wood. So is there a deff way to tell the date?

Did the use wood, plastic, and horn in different years?I also noticed in some of this pics i found that some have a brass lock so the blade dont close by its self., mine dosnt have a lock of any type. Will that factor in a year?

[Paladin]

The Kutmaster cannot be dated like the Case. There is no series of dots or other indicators.
The steel bolsters would indicate it is an older knife. Likely it is nearer to the 1937 time frame.
I wish I could pin it down better for you. Maybe someone will come along who can add some info.

Ray

[civicman]

OK you been a big help so far. So 1937 time frame huh? I didnt think it be that old, I figured 1950-1960's.

Also I have Old Timer 3 blade smaller pocket knife. It has a broken blade anyway to replace that?

[Paladin]

Maybe I wasn't clear. I believe it will be nearer to 1937 than to anything modern, say like 2005 or such. It may well be from the 1950s.
As to blade replacements, there are several on the forum who might be able to help. Check with Muskrat Man, Orvet and Huuk. Finding the replacement blade may present more of a problem than finding someone to do the work.
Ray

[civicman]

Ok thanks again.

Should I just pm one of those guys, or make a thread about it?

[Bluetick bugle]

Smokie Mtn. is selling Kutmaster seconds of their delrin hawkbill. Also, just go onto Kutmaster's website where you can buy a new hawkbill for maybe 15-20 bucks if you want a blade that badly.

As far as age, my late neighbor was an electrician back since the second war and he carried an electricians knife with wood handles made by Kutmaster. Hope this helps.