Question on TS CO Chatt TN Knives

bartom · Post by **bartom** » Mon Jun 04, 2007 11:21 pm

I have some knives with "TS CO Chatt TN" on the blade. I would like
to find out more about the company that made them and the series
call "The Vette Series", I would like to know how many differant
knives were in that series. If could help me find some info on them
please. Thanks Barry

El Lobo · Post by **El Lobo** » Mon Jun 04, 2007 11:24 pm

Barry,

Someone may recognize that mark, but a picture or two would probably be of big help in comparing the knives to others we know.

Bill

bartom · Post by **bartom** » Mon Jun 04, 2007 11:31 pm

You are correct sorry here is a picture of one of them. Thanks

jonet143 · Post by **jonet143** » Mon Jun 04, 2007 11:52 pm

hey bartum, welcome. sorry but i can't see any detail. larger pics and pics of the tang stamp will help us.

bartom · Post by **bartom** » Mon Jun 04, 2007 11:59 pm

I will have to get out my camara and take some this is just what I had on my computer. Thanks I will send more.

El Lobo · Post by **El Lobo** » Tue Jun 05, 2007 3:00 pm

Well, I can find nothing substantial about that mark. While there are several knife companies in Tenn., the only one I know of that is in Chattanooga, is Frost Cutlery. They are well known for having collectable knives made for them, or done aftermarket with other brands. Perhaps you might contact them here...
http://www.frostcutlery.com/contact.asp
...and they could offer some help.

Sorry, best I could find. Maybe one of the folks from TN will know more.

Bill

ilikeknives · Post by **ilikeknives** » Tue Jun 05, 2007 9:45 pm

Hey,
I have this "Coffin Knife" (style looks like a coffin) I procured from Parker's eon's ago. I am attaching two good pictures and the original description accompanying the knife when purchased. I am pretty sure from the description, which was written by PKCS at the time I won it, they would know of the Mfr. If I can be of any other help, please email me.-Glenn

EDIT: The knife is for sale at my store.

Original auction description follows:
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This knife for sale is a very rare and mint in the original issue box Parker Special Order Truckers Companion knife. This Coffin frame knife was produced by Parker Cutlery as a Special Order for TSCO Company. The Truckers Companions were issued around 1983 and this one I am offering for sale is mint in the original issue Truckers Companion box. This knife is 3 5/8" closed HEAVY spear blade with a false top edge and features the "Truckers Companion" on the front side and the trademarked Parker Eagle on the rear side of the scales. This knife is tang stamped with TSCO and the TSCO logo. This Parker Special Order Truckers Companion is mint in the original issue box.

jonet143 · Post by **jonet143** » Wed Jun 06, 2007 3:11 pm

found reference to your knife in j. bruce voyles book, price guide to commemorative knives.

TSCO Cutlery, inc. The "Corvette", manufacturer-TSCO Cutlery, pattern-4" stockman, 23 knives: one for each year from 1953-1976, DuPont Delrin handle, quantity 2,000 of each, value $16 each.

this book is a 1995 printing.

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