What makes an Electrician Knife a TL-29
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 11 มิ.ย. 2022
- Admittedly, I get lost in the weeds quite often when it comes to identifying a knife or knife pattern. But then again, Sometimes, I have to ask myself, is it really that important? So I'm asking you, when it an What makes an Electrician knife a TL-29. I'll be doing a history of the pattern in the near future.
As TL29 got synonime for the pattern by the great popularity during and soon after WWII, people new that you meant an electrician knife. At least i could see that happen and the TL29 stuck as name. Thank you Tobias.
Between WW2 & Korea, my dad served in the Army as a lines man. Thanks for the video. It has me thinking I may pick up this pattern.
I started collecting Electricians Knives a while back having no idea that anyone else collected them too! LOL!
The only electrician’s knife I have is the one you gave me. It sits in my American Barlows collection.
I like the design of the TL-29. There are a lot of variations out there.
Great bit of history about an old pattern knife. Thank you for a look at your collection. I will be glad to find out more. 🙂
As always, no shortage of information and enjoyable production. Thank you.
Interesting history, Tobias! Enjoyed the info about Klein. I’m recently retired from 45+ years in hydro generation; Klein is a huge name in the trade. Lineman pliers are called simply “Kleins.” Hawkbill blades are common in the trade. Klein sells what looks like a very heavy duty linoleum knife, but it’s a cable skinning knife. That TL-29 design is classic, still common today, just no nonsense functional. Thanks for the video!
You and Skip make great videos , the abundance of information is always facinating. Thank you guys !
Got a delrin version that was my father's, issued in WWII. He passed it on to me and I use it in my bicycle tool box. I've always been impressed by how sharp it stays. I've never sharpened it. Excellent tool.
Interesting history on these, thank you.
Good show!
Thanks and thanks for dropping by!
This was wonderful info, buddy. Cheers!
I own the Rough Ryder’s version. It doesn’t say TL-29, the badge shield says “Be Prepared”. So I guess it’s a Boy Scout knife. And the blade imprint says “Coal Miner”.⁉️
Great video, again.
Thanks Tobias.
Those are great knives! I have a few of those!!
My first video was on my Xcelite electrician’s knife. That started my interest in learning about the TL-29 and it’s history and use. Great video, again you taught me some more information on these awesome tools that helped get things done in theater. Good stuff!
Thank you, the end of video slides are much appreciated.
I found an electricians knife in my great aunt’s belongings when she passed. Ulster USA black synthetic handles with yellow promotional branding. Knife is probably one of my most solidly built slipjoints, especially considering it’s age.
Yeah, no doubt some of those old electrician knives are built to last through the next ice age!
Great video Tobias!
I just picked up a vintage Queen electrician knife
Quite a varied history ref the TL-29. I think the name is as iconic now as Kleenex or Coke. Interestingly my nephew purchased his in the Navy in the 90's and it is clearly not marked with a TL-29 on it, no military markings at all. Western Cutlery made many knives for the military during WWII but did not make the electricians knife until the 60's and only for a few years. It's a rare one to find.
Out of all the videos I've seen on TH-cam, I have not found one that actually
shows how to strip wire with the TL-29 knife.
the 1941 signal corps training video shows using the pliers to strip the wire 🙃
I have a Case 13031L 10 dot 3 bladed walnut covered lineman’s knife. Has a hawkbill a spear and a screwdriver blade. Never been used. Got it off EBay wasn’t cheap😀. Also have 40oz Estwing lineman’s hammer with a leather grip to go with it
I have one with "U.S.N." stamped in the mark side cover . Someday I'll get it on video. The later Camillus 27 makes a great user or collectible (there are a few different variations to hunt down), and they can often be had inexpensively.Thanks for putting together such an informative and enjoyable videro!
In 2001 I was issued what, by appearance, I would judge to be a TL-29 (though not marked as such) and the tang stamp appears to be a Queen Cutlery "Q" over stamped on an Ordnance flaming bomb.
Was this in the U S Army or Canada? It could very well be Queen. At the time, Queen was owned by Servotronics. The same company that made Ontario Knives and did hold some government contracts.
@@KnifeChatswithTobias Air Force, but a lot of AF equipment is procured as part of US Army contracts... or used to be.
I think any sparky from the last 50 years knows all about lineman knives, most probably carry a multitool for smaller gauge applications, and still rely on klein snips for heavy applications.
I have carried a CAMCO 229 for years.
i think klein is still making a modern version of this knife, there’s on for sale on home depot’s site with carbon steel for under $30 new
Tobias, I assume TL-29 was a US Army single core name, Did the US Navy also use that name ?
I have a couple ulster knives the factory was a couple miles from my house
Cool!
Klein tools across the trades are more renowned for the pliers and wire cutters.
To the point that pliers are still often called “Kleins” but some folks in the trades. No doubt about it.
I have one in a tool box looks just like the wood one i was thinking of actually using it....
I was in 1st armored div.
Cool. When/Where?
I found one at the rubbish dump it has TL 29 stamped on the wood handle and from what I could make out with a mangnifier on the blade UL or ULC the C badly worn so not sure it's a C and under that it said KNIFF US I presume the F to be an E but not visible.
Queen made them too. Not stamped TL-29.
I have 2 one is Camillus new York usa black scales doesn't have the tl shield but has US engraved on blade side bolster the other is imperial prov RI usa redish brown plastic? Scales and is same length but definitely not as wide both definitely well used 😊
Sounds like a nice pair and both from terrific American Companies!