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Re: Three backspring knives
Posted: Fri May 23, 2025 6:30 pm
by OLDE CUTLER
Just happened to run across this old thread of 3 spring knives, and remembered that I have this Keen Kutter cattle knife that I acquired a while back.
Re: Three backspring knives
Posted: Fri May 23, 2025 8:54 pm
by Dinadan
OLDE CUTLER wrote: ↑Fri May 23, 2025 6:30 pm
Just happened to run across this old thread of 3 spring knives, and remembered that I have this Keen Kutter cattle knife that I acquired a while back.
That is a fine looking old knife, OC. I do not have any three spring knives in my collection, unless I have forgot them, which is entirely possible. That one looks like it was made for some real work.
Re: Three backspring knives
Posted: Fri May 23, 2025 10:39 pm
by doglegg
OLDE CUTLER wrote: ↑Fri May 23, 2025 6:30 pm
Just happened to run across this old thread of 3 spring knives, and remembered that I have this Keen Kutter cattle knife that I acquired a while back.
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That is a fine looking old knife OC. I have a Camillus 72 that some one turned into a 3 springer. I'll have to dig it out.
Re: Three backspring knives
Posted: Fri May 23, 2025 10:59 pm
by Miller Bro's
OLDE CUTLER wrote: ↑Fri May 23, 2025 6:30 pm
Just happened to run across this old thread of 3 spring knives, and remembered that I have this Keen Kutter cattle knife that I acquired a while back.
Nice looking knife
Re: Three backspring knives
Posted: Fri May 23, 2025 11:02 pm
by danno50
OLDE CUTLER wrote: ↑Fri May 23, 2025 6:30 pm
Just happened to run across this old thread of 3 spring knives, and remembered that I have this Keen Kutter cattle knife that I acquired a while back.
Lovely old Keen Kutter!
Re: Three backspring knives
Posted: Sat May 24, 2025 12:00 am
by New_Windsor_NY
OLDE CUTLER, that is a G@@D L
KING piece of pocket cutlery.
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My contribution.....
Not too recently, this pocket knife arrived in a group or lot of pocket knives that I bought. It now becomes my first example to be posted under this topic or thread. I did NOT buy the group or lot of pocket knives to obtain this particular pocket knife. However, it did turn out to be a keeper. It did get added to my general, pocket knife accumulation. It is a RANGER, three blades, two tang stamps, 4" closed, three springs, stockman, pattern or style of pocket knife. The main blade front tang stamp says "RANGER (over) PROV. U.S.A." The third blade front tang stamp says "PATENT (over) 3,317,996" The shield is NOT original to this pocket knife, which came without a shield. This pocket knife is in VERY GOOD condition. This pocket knife needed very little cleaning. I took some pictures and here it is.
Caption(s), if any, are on the BOTTOM of the corresponding picture(s).
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Re: Three backspring knives
Posted: Sat May 24, 2025 5:28 am
by CarMan
OLDE CUTLER wrote: ↑Fri May 23, 2025 6:30 pm
Just happened to run across this old thread of 3 spring knives, and remembered that I have this Keen Kutter cattle knife that I acquired a while back.
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IMG_5893.JPG
Dang that’s a pretty one sir
Re: Three backspring knives
Posted: Sat May 24, 2025 11:31 am
by OLDE CUTLER
Thanks to everyone for the comments on the Keen Cutter. I found it in a $8 your choice box at a gunshow. It proves my saying " sometimes even the blind chicken finds corn". lol
Re: Three backspring knives
Posted: Sat May 24, 2025 1:36 pm
by OLDE CUTLER
doglegg wrote: ↑Fri May 23, 2025 10:39 pm
OLDE CUTLER wrote: ↑Fri May 23, 2025 6:30 pm
Just happened to run across this old thread of 3 spring knives, and remembered that I have this Keen Kutter cattle knife that I acquired a while back.
IMG_5890.JPG
IMG_5893.JPG
That is a fine looking old knife OC. I have a Camillus 72 that some one turned into a 3 springer. I'll have to dig it out.
I'd like to see it, it is a custom rebuild or mod you had done?
Re: Three backspring knives
Posted: Sat May 24, 2025 2:00 pm
by New_Windsor_NY
Not too recently, this pocket knife arrived in a group or lot of pocket knives that I purchased. It now becomes my latest example to be posted under this topic or thread. I did NOT buy the group or lot of pocket knives to obtain this particular pocket knife. But, it did turn out to be a keeper. It did get added to my general, pocket knife accumulation. It is a KLEIN TOOLS, two blades, one tool, two tang stamps, 3 5/8" closed (not including the bail), three springs, electrician or lineman, pattern or style of pocket knife. The main blade (hawkbill) front tang stamp says, "T - 3 (over) KLEIN TOOLS (over) CHICAGO, USA" The secondary blade front tang stamp also says, "T - 3 (over) KLEIN TOOLS (over) CHICAGO, USA" The main blade has a GOOD half stop. The main blade has a GOOD opening snap. The main blade has a GOOD closing snap. The secondary blade has a GOOD half stop. The secondary blade has a GOOD opening snap. The secondary blade has a GOOD closing snap. The tool has a GOOD half stop. The tool has a GOOD opening snap. The tool has a GOOD closing snap. This pocket knife is in GOOD condition. This pocket knife did need to be cleaned up a little. I took some pictures and here it is.
Caption(s), if any, are on the BOTTOM of the corresponding picture(s).
Click on a picture to ENLARGE.
Re: Three backspring knives
Posted: Sat May 24, 2025 9:46 pm
by doglegg
New_Windsor_NY wrote: ↑Sat May 24, 2025 2:00 pm
Not too recently, this pocket knife arrived in a group or lot of pocket knives that I purchased. It now becomes my latest example to be posted under this topic or thread. I did NOT buy the group or lot of pocket knives to obtain this particular pocket knife. But, it did turn out to be a keeper. It did get added to my general, pocket knife accumulation. It is a KLEIN TOOLS, two blades, one tool, two tang stamps, 3 5/8" closed (not including the bail), three springs, electrician or lineman, pattern or style of pocket knife. The main blade (hawkbill) front tang stamp says, "T - 3 (over) KLEIN TOOLS (over) CHICAGO, USA" The secondary blade front tang stamp also says, "T - 3 (over) KLEIN TOOLS (over) CHICAGO, USA" The main blade has a GOOD half stop. The main blade has a GOOD opening snap. The main blade has a GOOD closing snap. The secondary blade has a GOOD half stop. The secondary blade has a GOOD opening snap. The secondary blade has a GOOD closing snap. The tool has a GOOD half stop. The tool has a GOOD opening snap. The tool has a GOOD closing snap. This pocket knife is in GOOD condition. This pocket knife did need to be cleaned up a little. I took some pictures and here it is.
Caption(s), if any, are on the BOTTOM of the corresponding picture(s).
Click on a picture to ENLARGE.
Cool example.
Re: Three backspring knives
Posted: Sat May 24, 2025 9:49 pm
by doglegg
Thanks Skip for reminding me of this post. Pics of a 72 that someone converted to a 3 spring.
Re: Three backspring knives
Posted: Sun May 25, 2025 3:15 am
by C-WADE7
doglegg wrote: ↑Sat May 24, 2025 9:49 pm
Thanks Skip for reminding me of this post. Pics of a 72 that someone converted to a 3 spring.
Interesting knife!
Re: Three backspring knives
Posted: Sun May 25, 2025 9:30 am
by New_Windsor_NY
doglegg wrote: ↑Sat May 24, 2025 9:46 pm
Cool.....
Thank you, Floyd.
doglegg wrote: ↑Sat May 24, 2025 9:49 pm
Thanks.....
You're welcome, Floyd.
I never get tired of looking at that BEAUTY!
Re: Three backspring knives
Posted: Sun May 25, 2025 10:00 am
by New_Windsor_NY
Not too recently, this multi tool, scout, pattern or style of pocket knife, arrived in a group or lot of pocket knives that I bought. It now becomes my most recent example to be posted under this topic or thread. I did NOT buy the group or lot of pocket knives to obtain this particular pocket knife. But, it did turn out to be a keeper. It definitely got added to my general, pocket knife accumulation. It is an Imperial, one blade, four tools (a cap lifter or bottle opener, a can opener, a punch or awl, and a phillips head screwdriver), one tang stamp, 3 3/8" closed, three springs, multi tool, scout, pattern or style of pocket knife. The main blade front tang stamp says, "Imperial (with the crown) (over) PROV. R.I." with a vertical "USA" on the right side. The shield says, "BE PREPARED" The main blade has NO half stop. The main blade has NO opening snap. The main blade has NO closing snap. The four tools ALL open, close, and function properly. This pocket knife is in VERY GOOD condition. This pocket knife did NOT need cleaning. I just wiped it off. I took some pictures and here it is.
Caption(s), if any, are on the BOTTOM of the corresponding picture(s).
Click on a picture to ENLARGE.
Re: Three backspring knives
Posted: Sun May 25, 2025 1:31 pm
by doglegg
C-WADE7 wrote: ↑Sun May 25, 2025 3:15 am
doglegg wrote: ↑Sat May 24, 2025 9:49 pm
Thanks Skip for reminding me of this post. Pics of a 72 that someone converted to a 3 spring.
Interesting knife!
Thank you C. I was excited when I came across it.
Re: Three backspring knives
Posted: Sun May 25, 2025 1:31 pm
by doglegg
New_Windsor_NY wrote: ↑Sun May 25, 2025 10:00 am
Not too recently, this multi tool, scout, pattern or style of pocket knife, arrived in a group or lot of pocket knives that I bought. It now becomes my most recent example to be posted under this topic or thread. I did NOT buy the group or lot of pocket knives to obtain this particular pocket knife. But, it did turn out to be a keeper. It definitely got added to my general, pocket knife accumulation. It is an Imperial, one blade, four tools (a cap lifter or bottle opener, a can opener, a punch or awl, and a phillips head screwdriver), one tang stamp, 3 3/8" closed, three springs, multi tool, scout, pattern or style of pocket knife. The main blade front tang stamp says, "Imperial (with the crown) (over) PROV. R.I." with a vertical "USA" on the right side. The shield says, "BE PREPARED" The main blade has NO half stop. The main blade has NO opening snap. The main blade has NO closing snap. The four tools ALL open, close, and function properly. This pocket knife is in VERY GOOD condition. This pocket knife did NOT need cleaning. I just wiped it off. I took some pictures and here it is.
Caption(s), if any, are on the BOTTOM of the corresponding picture(s).
Click on a picture to ENLARGE.
Re: Three backspring knives
Posted: Sun May 25, 2025 3:08 pm
by New_Windsor_NY
Re: Three backspring knives
Posted: Sun May 25, 2025 7:10 pm
by ObsidianEdge
That Keen Kutter is sweet. Miller Brothers that I posted here recently.
Re: Three backspring knives
Posted: Sun May 25, 2025 10:15 pm
by doglegg
ObsidianEdge wrote: ↑Sun May 25, 2025 7:10 pm
That Keen Kutter is sweet. Miller Brothers that I posted here recently.
Mike that is a great looking knife but with the added fleam! Wow!!!
Re: Three backspring knives
Posted: Mon May 26, 2025 1:07 am
by ObsidianEdge
Thanks Floyd. It has quite the snap. Sadly, I'm not allowed to use the fleam around the house...
Re: Three backspring knives
Posted: Mon May 26, 2025 1:35 am
by peanut740
ObsidianEdge wrote: ↑Mon May 26, 2025 1:07 am
Thanks Floyd. It has quite the snap. Sadly, I'm not allowed to use the fleam around the house...
Go ahead Mike,take a trip on the wild side.
Re: Three backspring knives
Posted: Mon May 26, 2025 2:04 am
by doglegg
ObsidianEdge wrote: ↑Mon May 26, 2025 1:07 am
Thanks Floyd. It has quite the snap. Sadly, I'm not allowed to use the fleam around the house...
Re: Three backspring knives
Posted: Mon May 26, 2025 11:00 am
by New_Windsor_NY
Not too recently, this multi tool, scout, pattern or style of pocket knife, arrived in a group or lot of pocket knives that I purchased. It now becomes my latest example to be posted under this topic or thread. I did NOT purchase the group or lot of pocket knives to obtain this particular pocket knife. However, it did turn out to be a keeper. It did get added to my general, pocket knife accumulation. It is an Imperial, one blade, four tools (a cap lifter or bottle opener, a can opener, a punch or awl, and a phillips head screwdriver), one tang stamp, 3 3/8" closed, three springs, multi tool, scout, pattern or style of pocket knife. The main blade front tang stamp says, "Imperial (with the crown) (over) PROV. R.I." with a vertical "USA" on the right side. The main blade does NOT have a half stop. The main blade does have an OK opening snap. The main blade does have an OK closing snap. The four tools ALL open, close, and function as designed. This pocket knife is in VERY GOOD condition. This pocket knife did NOT require cleaning. I just wiped it off. I took some pictures and here it is.
Caption(s), if any, are on the BOTTOM of the corresponding picture(s).
Click on a picture to ENLARGE.
Re: Three backspring knives
Posted: Mon May 26, 2025 11:34 am
by btrwtr
ObsidianEdge your MB knife is a gem.
Here are two Case Tested knives with 3 springs. A 63038 and 93109, both 3 3/8" closed. The 3 springs are necessary to accommodate the extra-long secondary blades.
KING piece of pocket cutlery. 