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Keen Kutter Help
Posted: Mon Nov 15, 2021 7:53 pm
by BWT
I just picked up a EC Simmons with a 3/4 in the pattern? Anyone know what this 3/4 is for? The knife is 4 1/4 inch. My first EC Simmons bone handle. While I’m at it anyone know who made their knives? Thanks for your help and information. K2683 3/4 is the total pattern number.
Re: Keen Kutter Help
Posted: Mon Nov 15, 2021 8:48 pm
by Desert Golfer
Winchester made some Keen Kutter Knives. Other companies also made K.K. Knives at different times.
Re: Keen Kutter Help
Posted: Tue Nov 16, 2021 8:23 am
by msteele6
The "3/4" was used to indicate a clip blade.
Re: Keen Kutter Help
Posted: Tue Nov 16, 2021 11:49 am
by BWT
Thanks for the information on the tang stamp and the possible maker
Re: Keen Kutter Help
Posted: Tue Nov 16, 2021 6:48 pm
by danno50
Very nice knife, Bill.
The "ears" at the top of the keystone logo and the K in the pattern number stamp are two indications that it might have been made by Camillus.
Re: Keen Kutter Help
Posted: Tue Nov 16, 2021 11:00 pm
by 1967redrider
Sellens says 1905 - 1941 depending on the shield. So that would determine who made yours.
Re: Keen Kutter Help
Posted: Wed Nov 17, 2021 2:25 am
by BWT
Thanks Dan and redrider
I ordered Sellens book today from Knife magazine will get it in a few weeks. Thanks for your help.
Re: Keen Kutter Help
Posted: Sun Mar 20, 2022 6:12 pm
by Ripster
BWT wrote: ↑Wed Nov 17, 2021 2:25 am
Thanks Dan and redrider
I ordered Sellens book today from Knife magazine will get it in a few weeks. Thanks for your help.
Bill , did the Sellens Book help ? Been getting into KK more and would like to get a resource and looking for references. Thought would just add to your OP if you don’t mind.Just picked up this K2881 1/2 . Not sure what they called it, and does the 1/2 pertain to the main blade ?
If anyone has other good resources books links that would be cool .
Take care ,enjoy your day .
Re: Keen Kutter Help
Posted: Sun Mar 20, 2022 6:15 pm
by 1967redrider
In my opinion, the Sellins book is the most extensive single reference book on KK knives. Just my 2¢.
John
Re: Keen Kutter Help
Posted: Sun Mar 20, 2022 7:22 pm
by edge213
Ripster wrote: ↑Sun Mar 20, 2022 6:12 pm
BWT wrote: ↑Wed Nov 17, 2021 2:25 am
Thanks Dan and redrider
I ordered Sellens book today from Knife magazine will get it in a few weeks. Thanks for your help.
Bill , did the Sellens Book help ? Been getting into KK more and would like to get a resource and looking for references. Thought would just add to your OP if you don’t mind.Just picked up this K2881 1/2 . Not sure what they called it, and does the 1/2 pertain to the main blade ?
If anyone has other good resources books links that would be cool .
Take care ,enjoy your day .
According to Sellens.
K2881 1/2 Barlow pattern, brown bone handle, 3 3/8 inches, 1 razor and 1 pen blade, steel bolsters, 1939 thru 1942.
K2881 spear and pen.
K2881 1/4 spey and pen.
K2881 3/4 clip and pen.
Re: Keen Kutter Help
Posted: Sun Mar 20, 2022 7:25 pm
by Ripster
edge213 wrote: ↑Sun Mar 20, 2022 7:22 pm
Ripster wrote: ↑Sun Mar 20, 2022 6:12 pm
BWT wrote: ↑Wed Nov 17, 2021 2:25 am
Thanks Dan and redrider
I ordered Sellens book today from Knife magazine will get it in a few weeks. Thanks for your help.
Bill , did the Sellens Book help ? Been getting into KK more and would like to get a resource and looking for references. Thought would just add to your OP if you don’t mind.Just picked up this K2881 1/2 . Not sure what they called it, and does the 1/2 pertain to the main blade ?
If anyone has other good resources books links that would be cool .
Take care ,enjoy your day .
According to Sellens.
K2881 1/2 Barlow pattern, brown bone handle, 3 3/8 inches, 1 razor and 1 pen blade, steel bolsters, 1939
K2881 spear and pen.
K2881 1/4 spey and pen.
K2881 3/4 clip and pen.
Thank you David.
Think will have to get one of those Sellens coming this way .
RedRider , Appreciate your feedback as well
Re: Keen Kutter Help
Posted: Sun Mar 20, 2022 7:28 pm
by edge213
Ripster wrote: ↑Sun Mar 20, 2022 7:25 pm
edge213 wrote: ↑Sun Mar 20, 2022 7:22 pm
Ripster wrote: ↑Sun Mar 20, 2022 6:12 pm
Bill , did the Sellens Book help ? Been getting into KK more and would like to get a resource and looking for references. Thought would just add to your OP if you don’t mind.Just picked up this K2881 1/2 . Not sure what they called it, and does the 1/2 pertain to the main blade ?
If anyone has other good resources books links that would be cool .
Take care ,enjoy your day .
According to Sellens.
K2881 1/2 Barlow pattern, brown bone handle, 3 3/8 inches, 1 razor and 1 pen blade, steel bolsters, 1939
K2881 spear and pen.
K2881 1/4 spey and pen.
K2881 3/4 clip and pen.
Thank you David.
Think will have to get one of those Sellens coming this way .
RedRider , Appreciate your feedback as well
Still available thru Knife Magazine for $19.95.
Re: Keen Kutter Help
Posted: Sun Mar 20, 2022 7:31 pm
by Ripster
edge213 wrote: ↑Sun Mar 20, 2022 7:28 pm
Ripster wrote: ↑Sun Mar 20, 2022 7:25 pm
edge213 wrote: ↑Sun Mar 20, 2022 7:22 pm
According to Sellens.
K2881 1/2 Barlow pattern, brown bone handle, 3 3/8 inches, 1 razor and 1 pen blade, steel bolsters, 1939
K2881 spear and pen.
K2881 1/4 spey and pen.
K2881 3/4 clip and pen.
Thank you David.
Think will have to get one of those Sellens coming this way .
RedRider , Appreciate your feedback as well
Still available thru Knife Magazine for $19.95.
Sounds like a well spent 20 bucks . Will get one thru them .
Again , Thank you David . Enjoy your day.