VINTAGE 1870-1930 Keen Kutter GERMAN MADE USA OWNED AS EC SIMMONS HARDWARE

Description: This vintage Keen Kutter pen knife is a rare find for collectors. Made in Germany in the late 1800s to early 1900s, this knife features a high carbon blade range of 5.5" with both ends fully opened. The blade edge includes a 1.5" blade and a 1" blade, perfect for ambidextrous dexterity. The slipjoint lock type ensures safety during use. The handle is made of 2.75" pearl material, adding to the knife's unique aesthetics. This original piece is authentic and has not been modified. A must-have for knife enthusiasts and collectors alike. VINTAGE KEEN KUTTER IS A GERMAN MADE KNIFE. E.C. SIMMONS HARDWARE ST. LOUIS MISSOURI U.S.A. THE REASON THERE IS A TANG STAMP WITH KEEN KUTTER ALONG WITH EC SIMMONS ST LOUIS MO. IN 1893 OR 4? THE US PUT A TARIFF ON IMPORTS FROM BOTH GERMANY AND ENGLAND, IN AN ATTEMPT TO GIVE U.S. MARKETS AN ADVANTAGE PARTICULARLY IN USA MADE KNIVES. KEEN KUTTER IN ORDER TO AVOID THE TARIFF BECAME AN ARM OF EC SIMMONS HARDWARE. THEREBY AVOIDING THE TARIFF. BECAUSE THE TANG STAMPS WERE MARKED EC SIMMONS, THEY WERE IDENTIFIED AS MADE IN AMERICA. LOOP HOLE...AH THE THINGS A MAN DOES TO AVOID... ANYWAY THIS IS A SWAY BACK EQUAL END, DOUBLE CROSS GENTLEMAN'S PEN KNIFE. I RATE THIS PEARL HANDLE GENTLEMAN'S PEN KNIFE...IN EXCELLENT CONDITION CONSISTENT WITH AGE, USE AND PATINA ...THE IS A CRACK ALL THE WAY ACROSS THE MIDDLE. THE BLADES ARE HALF STOP AND SNAPPY. THIS KNIFE WOULD ADD TO ANY KEEN KUTTER COLLECTION OR EVEN A PEARL KNIFE COLLECTION.PLEASE USE THE DETAILS AND PICTURES TO MAKE YOUR OWN ASSESSMENT OF THIS BEAUTIFUL COLLECTORS KNIFE*You will receive the exact item in the pictures. If there is a sheath or a box, it will be in the pictures.* Please ask questions about the particular item or items you have questions about prior to purchase.Two Day Handling - 30 Day Return Policy First Class USPS Shipping to all 50 States, APO/FPOs & US Territories! I ship these items via the USPS within 2 days from the date payment is received. Tracking service and delivery confirmation is included in all U.S. shipments. I take Great Pride in my 100% Positive Feedback rating and work hard to maintain that status! I try to describe these items as accurately as I can and never attempt to misrepresent them in any way. If I overlook something, I’ll take responsibility for that and do what I can to make it right. If you have any issues with an item you've received from me, prior to leaving me less than positive feedback, please contact me. By bidding on and/or purchasing this item you certify that you are at least 18 years of age and are in compliance with all federal, state, and local laws pertaining to your purchase, and the shipping of this item to your location. Seller in no way accepts responsibility for nor assumes any liability in the use of this item. Thank you for looking.

Price: 75 USD

Location: Phoenix, Arizona

End Time: 2025-01-13T22:10:39.000Z

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