Empire Electrician Knife: ancestor of the TL 29

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21 күн бұрын

Before the U.S. Army Signal Corps had the TL-29 Linesman Knife, they had the Signal Corps Electrician Knife.
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@flitdek 19 күн бұрын

On my way to the V.A. on Thursday I had a wiring issue with my Wheel chair while at the Bus transit station. I fixed the problem in under 5 minutes using my R.R. Small Tiger stripe Toothpick that I keep in my EDC Assault pack. That little knife saved my butt. Looked at Electricians knife on SMKW when I got home. So I'm Really glad you made this Video today. Thank you Tobias, Keep the great content coming.

@bdh3949 20 күн бұрын

Congrats on a great score Tobias. Always fun to pick up a long sought after knife. Thanks for showing us and another short but interesting knife history lesson too. Nice addition to the collection.

@beaurex4756 20 күн бұрын

My step-son is a Master Electrician. I'd like to find one of these because he really appreciates vintage items. Thanks for the video.

@SigogglinJack 19 күн бұрын

What memories this brings back. Reminds me of the days when I was an electrician for the Galactic Empire. Another great video!

@KnifeChatswithTobias 17 күн бұрын

The force was strong back then! Glad you like the knife. Thanks for dropping by.

@davidkurle5418 19 күн бұрын

What a fantastic piece of history, and it looks to be in great shape for its age! Thanks for the look at this one, buddy!!

@JoseGonzalez-yx6vm 20 күн бұрын

First time I have seen an electricians knife using that lock design, a lot of knives out there, thanks for the video, Tobias.

@slick_slicers 24 күн бұрын

😊Your excitement is infectious! Certainly warmed my heart.

@KnifeChatswithTobias 22 күн бұрын

Glad I could bring a smile to your face.

@KERNARMS 15 күн бұрын

Really cool T.. you could probably win a few bets asking someone to close that screwdriver blade. 😂👍. Enjoyed the video. Thanks for sharing, sir.

@danedwards8535 20 күн бұрын

Great find so happy when folks get one they have been searching for. Love your videos thanks for posting Sir .

@occasionalnick1000 20 күн бұрын

That's a great catch Tobias. Thanks for the very good history.

@ericstarr9399 17 күн бұрын

Very cool! I found the back spring lock interesting. I wish I better understood how back spring locks work internally. Glad you found one of these knives and got it for a deal!!!

@propblast82nd 20 күн бұрын

That style of knife was often in the pocket of tradesmen of the 1960’s

@Stans_Collectors_Universe 19 күн бұрын

Neat knife, learning a little bit of history today. Thanks for sharing and God bless.

@KnifeChatswithTobias 17 күн бұрын

Glad you like the knife. Happy to share! Thanks for dropping by.

@terrillschneider3778 19 күн бұрын

You come up with the most interesting knives

@gizmocarr3093 20 күн бұрын

Interesting info.👍

@mikeadams2538 19 күн бұрын

Never seen one like this - learn something new every day!

@KnifeChatswithTobias 17 күн бұрын

Glad you like the knife. Thanks for dropping by.

@Tarheelsteel 19 күн бұрын

Such an awesome piece of American history! I really appreciate you sharing that!

@KnifeChatswithTobias 17 күн бұрын

Glad you like the knife. Thanks for dropping by.

@Jimthechevywheelman 18 күн бұрын

What an education!!! Loving ur channel more and more!! When I was a kid in high school (class of 75) . Teacher sold us one of the Camillus made electrician knives… Here I am interested in knives and I just sort of don’t give that one much thought … until now. Thanks for making history interesting Tobias. And what an interesting knife . I never seen that on a knife with that spring, unlocking a blade.. again what an education!!

@KnifeChatswithTobias 17 күн бұрын

Wow! Class of '75! And the teacher was selling knives to students! LOL. Times sure have changed! Glad you're enjoying the channel. Thanks for the kind words and cool anecdote.

@user-ow5md8ym6s 18 күн бұрын

I’ve seen some with Empire written on the emblem on the handle. Very nice knife great find.

@KnifeChatswithTobias 17 күн бұрын

I just recently seen one like that online. Glad you like the knife. Thanks for dropping by.

@dm1523 20 күн бұрын

I actually was not familiar with either knife. Thanks for changing that!

@jeffjackson5331 20 күн бұрын

Very cool and congrats

@GlockNinja 20 күн бұрын

If it only can talk. What stories can it tell? Was it always in a kitchen or desk drawer? Did it travel around the world or around the states? What sort of work did it perform? And who and how many owned it? I see knives like this and that's what goes through my mind.

@wingatebarraclough3553 20 күн бұрын

Hard times come again no more

@dougwatkins5441 24 күн бұрын

This is the first one I've ever seen Tobias I love it good find Brother

@KnifeChatswithTobias 24 күн бұрын

Thanks. It's been a long hunt. Of course I'm still looking for one with the elusive "SC-USA" shield that I can afford but this one definitely makes me smile and there is the parable of a "Bird in the hand"