Old Keen Kutter Knives
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Re: Old Keen Kutter Knives
Pocket veteran getting some late afternoon sun. E.C. Simmons/Keen Kutter.
Thanks for looking,
Chris J.
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Just picked up this Keen Kutter K2881 3/4 barlow, matches up exactly to the Camillus Tip Top barlow including cover material. I'm thinking it was made just before WW2.
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Good morning John . Very nice K2881 3/4 Barlow !! It does look Camillus made . Noticed the Tip Top and KK Barlows that have here have steel liners .
Does yours have steel liners ?
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Here’s a K2881 1/2 Keen Kutter in great condition. Solid w/ half stops and about 3 and 3/8 long ( closed) . Not sure if it’s been posted here so here it is in any case . The straight razor w/ box is also in great condition. That has Germany stamped on pile side of main.
Have not seen another KKBarlow like this . Anyone else have one to show off ?
Have not seen another KKBarlow like this . Anyone else have one to show off ?
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Ripster wrote: ↑Wed Oct 01, 2025 4:11 pm Here’s a K2881 1/2 Keen Kutter in great condition. Solid w/ half stops and about 3 and 3/8 long ( closed) . Not sure if it’s been posted here so here it is in any case . The straight razor w/ box is also in great condition. That has Germany stamped on pile side of main.
Have not seen another KKBarlow like this . Anyone else have one to show off ?
I don't, but that one is awesome. The patina, the bones, the full blades, there's alot to like about that one.
Must be the font, but I'll pick up anything with Keen Kutter on it from a straight razor to a shoe knife.
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Don't have one but if I see one like that one it would catch my interest. CongratsRipster wrote: ↑Wed Oct 01, 2025 4:11 pm Here’s a K2881 1/2 Keen Kutter in great condition. Solid w/ half stops and about 3 and 3/8 long ( closed) . Not sure if it’s been posted here so here it is in any case . The straight razor w/ box is also in great condition. That has Germany stamped on pile side of main.
Have not seen another KKBarlow like this . Anyone else have one to show off ?
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Very nice barlow, John. The ears on the top of the keystone logo are an indication of a Camillus made knife.
Also a nice one, Ripster. Sellens says the 2881 with the razor main was made from 1939 to 1942. Can't see the tang stamp very well, but I don't think it has E.C. Simmons at the top of the keystone? I believe it was likely made by Camillus as well, after 1940 for Shapleigh Hardware Co.
Also a nice one, Ripster. Sellens says the 2881 with the razor main was made from 1939 to 1942. Can't see the tang stamp very well, but I don't think it has E.C. Simmons at the top of the keystone? I believe it was likely made by Camillus as well, after 1940 for Shapleigh Hardware Co.
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Ripster wrote: ↑Wed Oct 01, 2025 4:11 pm Here’s a K2881 1/2 Keen Kutter in great condition. Solid w/ half stops and about 3 and 3/8 long ( closed) . Not sure if it’s been posted here so here it is in any case . The straight razor w/ box is also in great condition. That has Germany stamped on pile side of main.
Have not seen another KKBarlow like this . Anyone else have one to show off ?
Love that barlow JP, I don't know if I've ever seen another one arm KK barlow from that era.
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A Keen Kutter I got from Brian's (Ivoryman) estate. I believe it is an older, Walden made knife.
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That is a gorgeous old KK, and the hand peened pins make me agree with Walden made.
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X21967redrider wrote: ↑Tue Oct 07, 2025 6:52 pm That is a gorgeous old KK, and the hand peened pins make me agree with Walden made.
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Nice ones! 
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Sweet finds, Ike. 

Pocket, fixed, machete, axe, it's all good!
You're going to look awfully silly with that knife sticking out of your @#$. -Clint Eastwood, High Plains Drifter
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Good looking bone on that knife Ike.
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