Also thanks to valtest president, russell meeks for sharing the history of the relationship between his company and keen kutter. The simmons hardware company was a hardware manufacturer based in st. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. The book discusses keen kutter history, tradmarks and motto, reproductions, fakes and clubs. Share pictures of your old knives and your knowledge here. Bruce voyles revealed this one in his ibca price guide to commemorative knives book 1995 on page 159. Valentine cards date back to late 1700s the history of valentines can be traced back to st. Keen kutter guide to tools and cutlery reproduction.
Shop our wide selection of keen kutter hatchet now. At first, keen kutter referred to a specific kind of axe, but in the 1880 simmons catalog, the name had been applied to all of the companys topoftheline cutting tools, including axes, hatchets, saws, scythes, adzes, bill hooks, shears, scissors, files, stones, razors, and knives. Antique e c simmons keen kutter 12 mitre saw 1800s 0 results. We can tell you what your sign is worth in todays market. These come in an original keen kutter box which has its original interior paper label and decal on lid.
Evidently this created no real problems for the sales of. Featured texts all books all texts latest this just in smithsonian libraries fedlink us genealogy lincoln collection. You can take a look at ebay to browse through a selection of vintage axes for sale at reasonable prices. This comprehensive volume contains a complete listing, detailed description, date, and value for every keen kutter pocket knife shown in simmons hardware company catalogs since the adoption of the wedge and bar keen kutter logo in 1905. An image of a historical manufacturers package attributed to aapk janitor reads. The keen kutter brand name developed by the simmons hardware company of st.
An illustrated value guide, and collectors guide to e. Eagle was known for its modern production techniques and mass assembly lines, while napanoch was more. I have so many old keen kutter catalogs to show you i thought i better start a second page. History of wichita ks hotel at old town wichita, ks. I see in sellens book on keen kutter pocket knives that walden was listed as a simmons house brand in their catalogs, but was last listed in 1911.
Brief history of the simmons hardware company compiled by elaine and jerry heuring thckk members from the archives of the winchester keen kutter diamond edge chronicles the official publication of the hardware companies kollectors klub. Ornate straight razor description this is an antique straight razor with a very ornate case or handle, made by the keene cutlery co, and so marked on the end of the razor blade. Simmons was the first company to establish a nationwide brand for hardware based on the idea of a catalogue. One night in the mid1860s, edward campbell simmons, a junior partner at waters, simmons and. Elaine heuring keen kutter has been the most respected trade name of tools since its beginning in the 1870s. This new book is packed full with over 750 color photos of thousands of items from the authors collection, identified and described in detail and evaluated. Simmons in 1870 for their high grade tools and cutlery. If folding knives and pocket knives were developed as tools, fixedblade knives began their history squarely as weapons.
We are serious buyers and sign experts and dealers. Keen kutters made by winchester all about pocket knives. The contemporary book keen kutter planes lists over 800 items from the brand. This catalog has a stamp of 1912 and is entitled keen kutter simmons manual training blue book no. Etsy your place to buy and sell all things handmade. Unfollow keen kutter to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Vintage 1950s keen kutter cutlery pocket knife 2 blades with yellow celluloid scales, brass liners, nice condition. Thats why merchants can afford to recommend and cutkry they stay sold and make satisfied customers. The knives are 9 12 long and the forks are 7 12 long. Last hope is the story of the often heroic by governments to provide their aerial warriors with the tools to evade. The history of the northfield and tidioute brands by david l. Keen kutter original collectible vintage folding knives for.
Antique winchester knives and company history 19191942. Simmons keen kutter hardware paper bag valtest parts sack. The tower is an important landmark on the citys skyline. They sold keen kutter planes and other keen kutter tools from 1874 until 1940 when shapleigh hardware co bought them out. Read, highlight, and take notes, across web, tablet, and phone. Jerry heuring books list of books by author jerry heuring. Shop forand learn about keen kutter antique and vintage items. This building displayed the owners as the morton simmons hardware co. C simmons started using the keen kutter trademark in 18701940, shapleigh used it from 194060, and val t. Keen kutter pocket knives schiffer book for collectors by alvin sellens oct 9, 2003. Shapleigh hardware and simmons hardware cos cutlery augustus frederick shapleigh was born in 1810 and was employed in a retail hardware store at the tender age of 14. Eventually the brand was expanded to include household items such as meat grinders, sewing machines, lawn mowers and general hardware.
Smithsonian museums continue to be closed to support the effort to contain the spread of covid19. Axes or hatchets are useful for a variety of outdoor chopping tasks, but you can also find some that are interesting pieces for collectors as well. This is a quality made long handle lathing hatchet marked e. The rich history of all the many companies that made them through the early years will be found here as well as many fine examples of the cutlers art. Blade is pretty much intact as is the case that holds it. Simmons company produced a myriad of classic tools as well as interesting advertising pieces to. You can order their book keen kutter collectibles an illus. Some of the reprints listed here were recreated from damaged originals. As the years passed, the brand eventually expanded to include household items such as meat grinders, sewing machines. Understanding some of the differences between various models can help you find the vintage. Keen kutter was a trademark owned by the simmons hardware company. History of trademarks the keen kutter brand name developed by the simmons hardware company of st. Keen kutter kk jack plane with auxiliary knob clamped on side for use as a shooting board plane.
With three knife companies, walden became known as little sheffield as sheffield, england had been known for centuries for its production of blades. You will probably find items that you didnt know were associated with keen kutter. The keen kutter building is a former hardware warehouse located in wichita, kansas that was added to the national register of historic places in 2003. Goins encyclopedia of cutlery markings top results of your surfing goins encyclopedia of cutlery markings start download portable document format pdf and ebooks electronic books free online rating news 20162017 is books that can provide inspiration, insight, knowledge to the reader. Keen kutter original collectible vintage folding knives when you shop the.
Shapleigh hardware and simmons hardware cos cutlery. Evidently this created no real problems for the sales of either company. We have new and used copies available, in 0 edition starting at. Simmons in 1870 for their highgrade tools and cutlery. Each piece of silverware is embossed with the keen kutter logo. The keen kutter brand was developed by the simmons hardware company of st. Keen kutter collectible folding knives for sale ebay. Simmons hardware company was purchased by arch rival shapleigh hardware. Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account. Antique and vintage fixed blade knives collectors weekly. This trademark has a long history with knife manufacturers and many of the best knife companies made knives with this mark. Crude stone blades were carried by neolithic hunters who, we might guess, were anxious to subdue their prey before being preyed upon themselves. Get the best deals on keen kutter original collectible vintage folding knives when. The winchester arms company, manufacturer of the famous winchester rifles, expanded into producing knives in 1919.
Keen kutter antique and vintage items collectors weekly. A feast was named for him by the catholic church in the year 496. Shapleigh hardware company purchased all the assets of simmons hardware in 1940, after the companys bankruptcy in 1939. In addition to the listings we have a section on history, trademarks and mottos, reproductions and fakes, valtest items, and tool club memberships. Keen kutter is the most respected name in cutlery collectibles and pocket knives. Edward campbell ec simmons, born in 1839, was employed in a wholesale hardware store at the age of 17. I dont know how often they put out a catalog, but i wonder if 100% of the walden production was eventually devoted to keen kutters. The winchester and keen kutter brands did good business but in 1929 they agreed to separate and simmons and this building returned to their core business. Keen kutter pocket knives by alvin sellens book the keen kutter meat and food chopper cook book. Vintage keen kutter 30 hand saw, original condition. The keen kutter tools that were stored and sold from this warehouse are now collectibles.
The reproductions and fakes category in collectors guide to keen kutter already needs to be updated. Search the history of over 424 billion web pages on the internet. The brand dates back to 1870 when it was first used on tools and cutlery. I think the 1929 date is a mistake and should be 1939. Thanks to deboers vision, the hotel at old town opened for business in 1999, giving the keen kutter building a second life. Randy roeder has carved out a niche for himself with his fine website devoted to the history of. Keen kutter cutlery set that includes six knives and six forks. Simmons keen kutter cutlery and tools by jerry heuring, elaine heuring, october 1999, collector books edition, paperback in english. Keen kutter pocket knives by alvin sellens, paperback. The hardware companies kollectors klub is for those interested in products of winchester, keen kutter and diamond edge.
Its first plants were at the eagle knife company in new haven, connecticut, and the napanoch knife company in napanoch, new york. The fourstory building has a free standing water tower that powered a water sprinkler system. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Aug 30, 2003 keen kutter is the most respected name in cutlery collectibles and pocket knives. Oct 16, 2012 so keen kutter is a very popular brand in the world of knives, tools, signage, and axes today.
Plane is used with thumb of right hand wrapped around the knob and fingers draped across the lever cap. From sellens book, he mentions that winchester bought simmons hardware in 1922 and the keen kutter knives were made by winchester from 1923 to 1929. Unfollow keen kutter hatchet to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Ebook goins encyclopedia of cutlery markings as pdf download. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. See more ideas about antiques, vintage pocket knives and knife display case. The knives are 9 12 long and the forks are 7 12 long the set is in good condition. See all books authored by jerry heuring, including keen kutter collectibles. The famous wedge and bar logo was adapted after 1904. This is a favorite company of mine, not in the aspect of the number of pieces i own of theirs, but how they went about their business back in the day. A must have volume for collectors of this popular collectible. Others, especially those reprinted by ken roberts, have had additional pages of background information added to them.
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