Terms: Post here or contact me via PM, first "I want it" gets it. Contact me for payment details. Shipping in the US is $5, whether you take one item or all of them. Shipping will be via USPS Priority. If you're outside the US, contact me--maybe we can work something out.
Trades: Generally, my collection focus is on pre-1960 or so knives from Western. I'll also consider trades for the following (as personal users, so I'm not as worried about condition):
Remington/Pal RH73
Queen Mt. Man or similar pattern
Schrade 294 or similar pattern
Boker Gaucho
Boker Plus "Rangebuster" (large locking sodbuster)
Descriptions are above the relevant pics, knives are numbered top-to-bottom. Thanks for looking!
1. CS-34. This was the military belt case to carry 1) TL-13 or TL-13A linesman pliers and 1) TL-29. This one has a faint ink stamp on back but no other markings. Was $20, now $15
2. Glennbad custom easy open single blade conversion of a Camco electrician's knife (TL-29). This one has purpleheart scales, and a brass-lined thong hole. Was $35, now $30
SOLD to Johnj 3. Glennbad custom easy-open single blade conversion of a Camillus electrician's knife (TL-29).
4. Camillus TL-29. Steel bolsters with black micarta-like plastic marked TL-29. Liners are steel. Tang Stamps: CAMILLUS (underlined)/NEW YORK. Some darkening/spiderwebbing on the blade and screwdriver, slight sharpening scratches on blade, bail is bent. Excellent snap and half-stops on blade and screwdriver. Liner lock engages well. Was $20, now $15
5. Camillus TL-29 Traces of original etch remain on screwdriver blade. Bolsters are nickel silver with steel pin. Scales are black micarta-like plastic, with TL-29 stamp. Brass liners. Someone scratched their initials on the back scale. Good snap and half-stops on both blades. The lock does not engage positively; three tries out of four the blade would close on it. Was $15, now $10
6. Schrade Cut Co TL-29. Steel bolsters, wood scales with routed TL-29 marking. Brass liners with brass liner lock. Tang marked: SCHRADE/CUT. CO./WALDEN N.Y. :Tip of screwdriver chipped. Bail missing. Pin cracks on mark side. Excellent snap and half-stops on blade and screwdriver. Liner lock engages properly but does NOT lock the blade. This is a rather typical WWII Schrade TL-29. This would be a nice placeholder in a collection (until a better one comes along), but it would also make a nice pocket piece. Was $25, now $20
7. Ulster Knife Co TL-29. Steel bolsters, liner, and lock. Wood scales with faint TL-29 stamp. Marked: ULSTER/KNIFE/CO. Handles worn, with minor crack on front. Blade has two minor chips to edge, but was otherwise only lightly sharpened. Traces of etch remain on screwdriver. Excellent snap with half-stops on blade and screwdriver, liner lock does not engage solidly--this knife is the only one with a steel liner lock I've seen slip. This is probably a late WWII-era knife; the blade mark is a little unusual on knives with steel liners and liner lock. It would be a nice user, or placeholder in a collection. $20
8. Ulster Knife Co TL-29. Bolsters are nickel-silver, brass liners and lock, wood scales with faint USN mark. Tang stamp: ULSTER/KNIFE/CO. Blade was tipped and poorly re-ground. Rust on screwdriver (but etch remains). Fair snap on blade, good on screwdriver. Liner lock engages but is not solid. Probably early WWII-era production. Was $20, now $15
9. Ka-Bar TL-29. Bolsters are nickel-silver, liners and lock are steel, scales are wood. Tang stamp: KA-BAR/OLEAN N.Y. Appx 5-10% loss of blade, with slight nick. Bail missing. Very solid snap and definite engagement of the liner lock. A hard-to-find specimen of WWII-era production, but not marked as a TL-29. $20
10. Ulster USA TL-29. Bolsters are Nickel-silver, liners and lock are brass, scales are wood. Tang is stamped: ULSTER/U.S.A on mark side, TL-29 on back. Mechanically fine, but both blades have patina and various marks, backsprings are dark. Good snap and half-stops on both blades, lock engages solidly on screwdriver. $20
11. Camillus electrician's knife/TL-29, 4-line stamp, rehandled with oak at some point. This is just a strange knife . . . bolsters, liners, and lock are steel, indicating it is almost certainly WWII production but it has the earlier 4-line tang stamp. Already modified, so it might make a good basis for some customization. Good snap, lock works well. Was $25, now $20
12. Camillus electrician's knife, wood scales. Civilian production from about 1970-1980. Note the chips from the screwdriver blade. This might make a good starting point for customization, since the screwdriver is usually thrown away. Was $20, now $15
13. Camillus electrician's knife/TL-29, 4-line stamp, BONE scales with steel liners and lock (WWII production). Note repaired crack in side facing camera. Lock engages well but there is some play. $35
14. Kutmaster electrician's knife. Black composition scales,textured sort of like peachseed bone. Lanyard staple is missing. Lock engages positively, springs are good. Was $20, now $15
15. M. Klein & Sons electrician's knife, hard composition scales. Bolsters seem to be nickel-silver, though right now they are blackened and a bit rough. Was $15, now $10
16. Grab bag of 5 electrician's knives/TL-29 for parts or practice. From top to bottom: M Klein & Sons, Camillus, M Klein & Sons, Pal Blade Co., Union Cutlery Co. Various issues with all of them (look at the picture!), so selling as one lot. Was $30, now $25
