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PATTERN: -TL-29 electrician’s knife Model #27. CLOSED LENGTH: 3-3/4 inches. HANDLES: Black Delrin. BLADES: Carbon steel spear master and screwdriver/wire stripper blades. BOLSTERS: Nickel Silver. LINERS: Brass. TANG STAMPS: CAMILLUS (double long line)/NEW YORK/USA. MECHANISM: Slip joint with liner lock for secondary blade. CONDITION: -Excellent.
The TL-29 is a popular pocket knife pattern that is usually associated with WWII. They are plentiful and fun to collect in that several different manufacturers made them ( Ulster , Camillus, Schrade , etc.) and a great amount of variations exist (handle materials, shields, stamps, etc.).
- TL-29 Knife History
- TL-29 Accessories and Other Items of Interest
- TL-29 Manufacturers
The TL 29 is often thought of as a WW2 pocket knife but actually predates WW2. The TL-29 started life as the Signal Corps Knife and dates back to at least May of 1919 when the first Army specification was put together. The knife was undoubtedly manufactured prior to this. Early knives have elaborate escutcheons with markings indicating the Signal C...
TL-13A Pliers and PouchPouch Type CS-34/Signal Corps US Army - a leather pouch which carries a spot for the TL-13 pliers and the TL 29 pocket knife.Pouch Type CS-35 - During World War 2, the cost and difficulty of procuring leather lead to this fabric/mesh pouch.Tool Equipment TE-5 - The TE-5 pouch consisted of the TL-29, 1 set of pliers, 1 pair of scissors, a ruler, tweezers, and a file. This particular item of interest is extremely difficult to find as a...There are so many manufacturers of this particular knife, it would be much easier putting together a list of companies which didn't manufacture it. Here are some of the most common varieties found, this is not an all inclusive list. 1. Cattaraugus 2. Kingston 3. Remington 4. Camillus 5. Colonial 6. Ulster 7. Ka-Bar 8. Kutmaster 9. CAMCO 10. Camillu...
Nov 6, 2023 · The TL-29 had and still has several manufacturers, among them such well-known knife companies as Camillus and Imperial Schrade. Over the years, these companies outfitted the tool with...
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Oct 9, 2018 · The Camillus Cutlery Company was one of the oldest knife manufacturers in the United States with roots dating back to 1876. The company manufactured Camillus branded knives and was a prolific contractor for other knife brands up until its last days in 2007 when the company filed for bankruptcy.
Aug 16, 2007 · The TL-29 electrician's knife was originally an issue item manufactured by the Camillus Cutlery Company. It has two blades; one is a standard 2.5-inch cutting blade and the other is a...
