{"product_id":"m-klein-sons-vintage-2-blade-electricians-pocket-knife-chicago-usa-203","title":"M. Klein \u0026 Sons Vintage 2-Blade Electrician's Pocket Knife, Chicago USA (203)","description":"\u003cblockquote data-start=\"1024\" data-end=\"1671\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA distinctive piece of American industrial and tool history, this vintage M. Klein \u0026amp; Sons electrician's knife dates to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1973\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand was produced as a commemorative or presentation piece for\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChampion Papers\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe knife features the traditional two-tool electrician\/lineman configuration with a spear-point main blade and combination screwdriver\/wire-working blade. The main blade is engraved:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCHAMPION PAPERS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePRODUCTION RECORD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAPRIL 1973\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tang carries the early\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eM. KLEIN \u0026amp; SONS \/ CHICAGO \/ U.S.A.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003emarking along with the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003estamp. It has dark brown handle scales, metal bolsters, brass liners and the large folding bail traditionally found on electrician's and lineman's knives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eM. Klein \u0026amp; Sons supplied electrician's knives for decades, with production contracted to American cutlery manufacturers. Camillus factory records document that Camillus was producing electrician's knives for M. Klein \u0026amp; Sons as early as 1952.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eM. Klein \u0026amp; Sons\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eElectrician's \/ Lineman's Pocket Knife\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e1973\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTang Stamp:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eH \/ M. Klein \u0026amp; Sons \/ Chicago \/ U.S.A.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePresentation Marking:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eChampion Papers – Production Record – April 1973\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTools:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e2\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMain Blade:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSpear-point style\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSecondary Tool:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eScrewdriver \/ utility blade\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOpening:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNail nick\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eDark brown synthetic\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLiners:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBrass\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBail:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLarge metal tool\/lanyard bail\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eUSA\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eVintage Pre-Owned\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood Vintage Pre-Owned Condition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe knife shows evidence of previous use, handling and age. Both blades\/tools have scratches, fine surface marks and areas of discoloration. The polished main blade retains the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChampion Papers \/ Production Record \/ April 1973\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eengraving clearly enough to read.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe screwdriver blade remains intact and retains its original utility profile. The dark brown handle scales show scratches, scuffs and age-related wear but appear complete in the photographs. Bolsters, liners and hardware exhibit additional scratches, patina and cosmetic wear. The large bail remains present.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe knife pictured is the actual knife you will receive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Misc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44950341746739,"sku":"EKL0203","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0605\/8092\/1395\/files\/KlineElectricianKnifeFront.jpg?v=1790874013","url":"https:\/\/shandonsteel.com\/products\/m-klein-sons-vintage-2-blade-electricians-pocket-knife-chicago-usa-203","provider":"Shandon Steel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}