Very nice review. Dad used to be a machinist for the MTA in New York City during the latter part of his life. I think I visited him at work twice in all those years. During one visit, he took me to a storage closet. Showed me that the MTA still issued and used Camillus electrician's knives. Boxes of them stacked neatly on a top shelf. Maybe around 60 - 80 boxes. This was back in the early 1990s. Knowing how the MTA works, I bet that thin storage closet with those unissued knives is still there. MTA having no clue those are now collector's items. Likely, at least half of those boxes still there in New/Old stock form. Dad knew I had just started collecting knives. He was there with a good friend/co-worker. Surprisingly, he didn't give me that knife. Would have cherished it if he had. Fast forward to a couple of decades later. Dad passed away in the Old Country in 2017. I finally bought an Electrician's Knife. POS for $20. Glue residue on both grooved delrin handle scales near the bale. Brass lock that doesn't engage. Literally had to use a mini pry tool to pry it over to engage, then pry it back to disengage. Only marking on the blade being "China." Literally nothing else. Sells under a number of generic brands that don't actually exist. One of them called _Novelty._ Mine was _Gardener Bender._ Ironically all with the designation *KF-200.* Found your review while looking to see if the Klein Tools variation was the same junk. Thankfully not. Ordered one. Twice the price, but worth it.
Cool review . When this knife was originally made it was built with intentions of daily use most of today's knives are beauty queens or to show off to your friends. Alot of knives from the past typically had a purpose. Having the paper work you showed made this video even better.
Very true Donnie! That's the reason this pattern has stood the test of time! It was very cool of Stuart to included the paperwork with it! Thanks for watching buddy!
I’m a retired lineman. When you say “Klein” , you have my attention. Klein has stayed in business by providing reliable and useful equipment and tools for the construction industry . I definitely think you understand. GOOD JOB
Great review & knife. A friend sent me one & it's an old Camillus. I was in the Air Force in electronic warfare, and we had a different kind of knife in our tool boxes. I used to have one, but lost it long ago. The lock up on these is solid.
A great review. I love this knife, everyone should have it in their collection and get some time cartying it too. The history brings it a proven value.
I recently got one of the 3 blade ones from a thrift shop (free due to a no knife policy). Very useful. Nice and sturdy. You can even do some prying with the screw driver, and the half stops are a nice touch. Thanks for being one of the few reviewing it, have a like.
I fully agree with you that the TL-29 is iconic! From what I've read they were used as far back as WWI. The early "electrician" models (pre WWII) were made without a bail (some w/o liner locks), so that may have been addressed in the change orders on the historical spec sheet you have (very cool, BTW!) Thanks for another great video!
Hi. My paternal grandfather was an electrician in the Royal Air Force during WWII. He worked on the Home High radar in Dover Uk. He had this very knife which i have now. Real wood scales but otherwise the same. Good health and stay safe.
Such a cool video. I have a pile of these knives......from various manufacturers. I do cleanouts of houses for a living and more times than not, it's because the owners have passed away. Almost every place was owned by a guy with some sort of tradesman background, because that's how the country worked back then. Electricians, textile guys, machinists, cabinet makers, plumbers.......on and on and on. Every single guy had this knife, and now I'm finding one in almost every house I clear. I've really developed an unexpected love for these. Now, after watching this a learning the background I never got around to looking up, I can say my attraction to them has been warranted. Literally, I'm putting my phone down to go look at them again now. Thanks for reminding me I have cool stuff!
I was wondering if you could tell me the letter or letters that are engraved on the tang of the blade just above the MKlein company name. The letters let you know more or less what years it was made thk u
That is a really good knife especially with all the history behind it. That is one I am going to look into. Had a cousin in the Navy. He was one of the nuclear engineers. Stay safe and your blades sharp.
Hey could you Contact me because I have a LT 29 Wood handles on it and my dad And his collection but I just really want to know more about it if it’s a relic or what
I can find wood handled Tl_29 but not in white as you mentioned! Someone that is more knowledgeable about them is Tobias Gibson! Here is the link to his channel: ua-cam.com/users/KnifeChatswithTobias
Maybe it's just me, but I just didn't care for the Klein TL-29 I owned. The scales felt cheap and the blade didn't sharpen up and hold an edge as well as the Gardener TL-29 I also owned. At the same time though, the Gardeners fit and finish was terrible and the screwdriver blade was functionally unusable since you would need a leatherman or second screwdriver to open it. Using both had their compromises until I decided to drop $40 on a Colonial TL-29 and that thing is amazing. I also managed to find an old Camillus in a relatives house that hold a razor's edge. Best I can tell, with TL-29s, you really get what you pay for. These are still my all time favorite pocket knife design as there is just something to them that strikes my fancy.
Very nice review. Dad used to be a machinist for the MTA in New York City during the latter part of his life. I think I visited him at work twice in all those years. During one visit, he took me to a storage closet. Showed me that the MTA still issued and used Camillus electrician's knives. Boxes of them stacked neatly on a top shelf. Maybe around 60 - 80 boxes. This was back in the early 1990s. Knowing how the MTA works, I bet that thin storage closet with those unissued knives is still there. MTA having no clue those are now collector's items. Likely, at least half of those boxes still there in New/Old stock form. Dad knew I had just started collecting knives. He was there with a good friend/co-worker. Surprisingly, he didn't give me that knife. Would have cherished it if he had.
Fast forward to a couple of decades later. Dad passed away in the Old Country in 2017. I finally bought an Electrician's Knife. POS for $20. Glue residue on both grooved delrin handle scales near the bale. Brass lock that doesn't engage. Literally had to use a mini pry tool to pry it over to engage, then pry it back to disengage. Only marking on the blade being "China." Literally nothing else. Sells under a number of generic brands that don't actually exist. One of them called _Novelty._ Mine was _Gardener Bender._ Ironically all with the designation *KF-200.* Found your review while looking to see if the Klein Tools variation was the same junk. Thankfully not. Ordered one. Twice the price, but worth it.
Thanks so much for sharing!
Cool review . When this knife was originally made it was built with intentions of daily use most of today's knives are beauty queens or to show off to your friends. Alot of knives from the past typically had a purpose. Having the paper work you showed made this video even better.
Very true Donnie! That's the reason this pattern has stood the test of time! It was very cool of Stuart to included the paperwork with it! Thanks for watching buddy!
I’m a retired lineman. When you say “Klein” , you have my attention. Klein has stayed in business by providing reliable and useful equipment and tools for the construction industry .
I definitely think you understand.
GOOD JOB
Thank you very much Kerry! I am happy to now have one in my collection!
I couldn’t even tell you where my Klein knives are ! But if you give me a minute, (or half hour ), I will find one , and it will be usable! lol
Lol...right on Kerry!
All of my tools are Klein except for my TL-29, which is a Camillus and a Utica Kutmaster.
Great video JB! Looks like you had a great vacation.
Thanks Papascotty and thanks for watching!
Great review! I love the design drawing and history you included 👍
Stuart was very nice to send that along with the knife! Thanks for watching Sharp Grail!
Great video JB!!! Awesome history behind the knife!!! Thanks for sharing brother!!!
Thank you for watching brother!
Great review & knife. A friend sent me one & it's an old Camillus. I was in the Air Force in electronic warfare, and we had a different kind of knife in our tool boxes. I used to have one, but lost it long ago. The lock up on these is solid.
Pretty solid indeed William! Thanks for watching!
Cool knife as love the history behind it as I always like the working knives better for some reason....Good info and review....Good stuff....
The history is pretty cool! Thanks for watching Scott!
A great review. I love this knife, everyone should have it in their collection and get some time cartying it too. The history brings it a proven value.
A proven value indeed Neal! Thank you for watching!!
I have a knife like that, it is stamped PROTO. It's a great knife. Have had it on by tool belt for years.
Very cool! Thank you for watching!
I recently got one of the 3 blade ones from a thrift shop (free due to a no knife policy). Very useful. Nice and sturdy. You can even do some prying with the screw driver, and the half stops are a nice touch. Thanks for being one of the few reviewing it, have a like.
Right on Daniel!! Glad you are digging it!!
I fully agree with you that the TL-29 is iconic! From what I've read they were used as far back as WWI. The early "electrician" models (pre WWII) were made without a bail (some w/o liner locks), so that may have been addressed in the change orders on the historical spec sheet you have (very cool, BTW!) Thanks for another great video!
I really enjoyed learning the history behind it! Thanks for watching brother!
Hi. My paternal grandfather was an electrician in the Royal Air Force during WWII. He worked on the Home High radar in Dover Uk. He had this very knife which i have now. Real wood scales but otherwise the same. Good health and stay safe.
That is a fantastic keepsake RHINO! Thank you for sharing that and thanks for watching!!
Love it for the same reasons. I have one in my etsy cart and i think ill pull the trigger. Thanks mate. Atb paddy 👍☘️😄
Very good Paddy! I think you will enjoy it! Thank you for watching!
Such a cool video. I have a pile of these knives......from various manufacturers. I do cleanouts of houses for a living and more times than not, it's because the owners have passed away. Almost every place was owned by a guy with some sort of tradesman background, because that's how the country worked back then. Electricians, textile guys, machinists, cabinet makers, plumbers.......on and on and on. Every single guy had this knife, and now I'm finding one in almost every house I clear. I've really developed an unexpected love for these. Now, after watching this a learning the background I never got around to looking up, I can say my attraction to them has been warranted. Literally, I'm putting my phone down to go look at them again now.
Thanks for reminding me I have cool stuff!
Very cool Dave! I am very happy to have learned a little history behind them! Thank you for watching and commenting!
I was wondering if you could tell me the letter or letters that are engraved on the tang of the blade just above the MKlein company name. The letters let you know more or less what years it was made thk u
Tang stamp on mine is KK
What a classic blade. Love that thing. I love any traditional that has a bail loop on it. So classic.
Very interesting history! Thanks for watching brother!
Nice video, I really enjoyed it. Thank you for your time to make that video.
SurvivalAustria
Thank you very much for watching!!
Yeah man , rock that Model or the hawk bill Klein when I’m out doing elec work ! They are beat up , but they last !
Awesome brother! Thanks for watching!
That is a very cool knife didn’t know they made something like that it is very interesting thanks for sharing brother 👍👍
Right on Eugene! Thanks for watching buddy!
I found a similar knife. Mine has one sheepsfoot blade. It has the brass lock also. It's a brute of a knife. I believe it has a 1095 steel blade.
That’s a great find!
Hey as a former mechanic/welder for Exxon I can say almost every mechanic has had one of these knives from one of the manufactures
Awesome Larry! Thanks for watching!
That is a really good knife especially with all the history behind it. That is one I am going to look into. Had a cousin in the Navy. He was one of the nuclear engineers. Stay safe and your blades sharp.
Right on Rick! Thanks for watching buddy!
Great video
Thank you very much!
OK mine has really wood handles and it’s not plastic and it says TL 29 on it and white
Very interesting Todd! Not familiar with a white wooden TL-29. I will have to do some looking!!
Great history lesson :)
Thanks for watching Jef!
Hey could you Contact me because I have a LT 29 Wood handles on it and my dad And his collection but I just really want to know more about it if it’s a relic or what
I can find wood handled Tl_29 but not in white as you mentioned! Someone that is more knowledgeable about them is Tobias Gibson! Here is the link to his channel: ua-cam.com/users/KnifeChatswithTobias
Great video 👍
Thank you very much Kevin!!
Not bad
Thanks TOJO!
Maybe it's just me, but I just didn't care for the Klein TL-29 I owned. The scales felt cheap and the blade didn't sharpen up and hold an edge as well as the Gardener TL-29 I also owned. At the same time though, the Gardeners fit and finish was terrible and the screwdriver blade was functionally unusable since you would need a leatherman or second screwdriver to open it. Using both had their compromises until I decided to drop $40 on a Colonial TL-29 and that thing is amazing. I also managed to find an old Camillus in a relatives house that hold a razor's edge. Best I can tell, with TL-29s, you really get what you pay for. These are still my all time favorite pocket knife design as there is just something to them that strikes my fancy.
Right on! Thanks for sharing your experience with the different models!!
The wire stripper is for that Tom Foolery! So, you don't mess up your good blade.
Possibly!!
Cool old school traditional 🇺🇲👍
Thanks for watching Randy! Lots of history behind this one!
i just found one of these in a dumpster and had to search it up the one i found was made in japan
Right on!
I have one of this knife..
Very good! Thank you for watching!!