This is a TL-29 type "Gardeners Knife" variation made by Rodgers-Wostenholm in the 1970's. Wilkinson Sword contracted these to be produced for them in Sheffield. There were also other classic patterns that were under contract/licensed with George Wostenholm/Washington Works Factory by Schrade and also Jim Parker. The Jim Parker made in Japan with the I*XL trademark.
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This is a TL-29 Kutmaster brand made by Utica Cutlery Co. who also made under contract (1946-1958) to Schrade-Walden.
The U.S. Army Signal Corps. CS-34 Pouch included Utica brand 1950-7
linesman pliers with a TL-29.
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Above you can see Camillus made TL-29's with different types of grip materials (Faux Ivory, Ebony, Cocobolo).
The largest producer of TL-29 is currently Colonial - Prov. RI. making military issued and used #758IE1550 under contract with Kaufman Co. and Techni-Tool, Inc. (USA). **Notice at the increased thickness of the blades.
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The TL-29 made for Klein Tools by Utica Cutlery Co. from 1940-1977 were the best choice for field modification. Some of the 3-function Klein TL-29's (marked with "U" on ricasso) produced with two liner locks. The secondary Sheepsfoot blade custom modified like this:
Just right for making a hole for a fuse in blasting caps and detonator cartridges.
Used also by Signal Corps. to lay field telephone wires.
The EE-8 Field Telephone was used by the Signal Corps from before World War II through the Vietnam War. It had a leather, canvas, or nylon case with straps in 1967. The EE-8 Field Telephone was standardized in 1932 and procurement began in 1937, providing a lighter and more functional unit just in time for the huge mobilization of the U.S. military for WW II. Among other improvements, the EE-8 increased the maximum transmission range of the predecessor EE-5 Field Telephone by six miles or more.
Included in aviation maintenance tool bags to work on the T55-K-712 Turboshaft Engine used in tandom rotor helicopters.
The Lycoming (now Honeywell Aerospace) T55 turboshaft engine is based upon the design for the smaller T53 engine. Applications for the T55 include the CH-47 Chinook and the Boeing-Vertol 234. The Chinook was designed and initially produced by Boeing Vertol in the early 1960's but currently produced by Boeing Rotorcraft Systems.
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Utica Cutlery Co. played a big part in the TL-29's evolution. They are extremely versatile to meet the design needs of others.
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The TL-29 above is the sought after CaseXX #12031L which is seldom seen...below is the same Case TL-29 with a full restoration I did.
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Making durable wrenches and screwdriver s for the auto industry was instrumental for Proto to develope model #18535 pattern TL-29.Proto was founded in 1907 by Alphonso Plomb, Jacob Weninger, and Charles Williams as the Plomb Tool Company in Los Angeles. In 1933 Plomb released what is commonly credited as the first combination wrench . In 1947 the Penens Corporation filed a trademark application for "Fleet Quality Tools" enclosed by a "wing-like" design with the first use date listed as August 29,1947. Proto trademark was registered by Plomb Tool with the first use date listed as January 23, 1948. The trademark was issued as #519,190 on December 27, 1949. In the filing the company listed its address as 2047 South Santa Fe Avenue in Los Angeles with Albert R. Said as company president.
Proto was acquired by Ingersoll Rand in 1964 then in 1984 was acquired again by Stanley and becoming Stanley-Proto Industrial Tools. Stanley Works acquired National Hand Tool in 1986 and the "Blackhawk-Armstrong" brand.
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The street violence soared in New York during 1950's. Especially "felt like it" teen gang episodes. Camco knives were the best because they were full size, husky, super tough, and affordable. The model#229 Electrician's knife (shown above) TL-29 is easy to open and operate smoothly. This Camco brand had been made by Camillus since 1943 at only 75¢ each. Of all the brands of TL-29's made this is my favorite. Mirror polished (both sides), electronically tempered, solid brass liners.
Why bother with any higher priced poop?
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