TL-29 by Klein Tools

[@WB8MHE]

The old friend I've have was GI surplus by Camilus. Not the one I used in the service, but identical. We called them "The P-38" 6o years ago. That rough edge was intentional, because it would cut, (saw?) through semi-hard insulation better. A classic design that served me over 50 years.

[@G0BROWN5]

Love the channel. I'm a electrician, and I use a knife like that. I keep the cutting edge of the screwdriver blade dull because I use it to ream conduit. Just so it'll knock the burs off from cutting pipe. Thought you might like that tidbit. Thanks.

[@brandonfeole6336]

I have an antique Camillus tl-29 and after I sent it to someone for some polishing and minor repairs, I gave it to my step-dad who is an electrician and he loves it

[@GearObsession]

Brandon Feole That's awesome!!!

[@Airik1111bibles]

I have no clue about these knives but I do know that I have an old original one like that one and I love the old patina and used look about it. Whoever owned it definitely loved mine it's way cool, I'm not huge into pocket knives but these old tools are really neat and the craftsmanship is solid this thing weighs a ton LOL.

[@TrentFlips]

i have an old one of these in perfect condition. i found it in a pawn shop in Ms. for 15$ . it has the actual wood handles and whoever owned it before had someone engrave a design on the bolster. i absolutely love this knife.

[@oneprinceofamber1]

I have two vintage Schrade. 1 you can partially see the TL embossed on the handle. Tang stamp puts it WW2. Great knife with tool grade steel.

[@sullivanmarsh2194]

The TL-29 is a bit older than WWII. As a matter of fact, the name is the military supply catalogue nomenclature; it stands for tool, lineman’s, model of 1929.

[@jojojeep1]

I found a beautiful one made by colonial between 1955 in 1957. It has the screwdriver blade a spearpoint blade and a Hawkbill , I clean the blades like brand new then i antique them with vinegar they look gorgeous what a beautiful little Knife, I forgot to mention I bought it in a little junk shop upstate New York for six dollars

[@05generic]

I have a TL-29 based Camco knife. Vintage knife handed down from my dad, and I'm 64. Camco and USA stamped on one side; 229 on the other. Brass liner lock for the secondary blade. Did a little research and one source said Camco was a cheaper but still decent quality division of Camillus started in 1948.

[@derekward2299]

o: I AM RELATED TO MATHIAS KLEIN (Yes as in the founder of Klein Tools) I have actually been to the building while I was visiting my grandparents. And I had found out that he was one of my grandfathers (The really great ones) I had found out in my parents scrapbook.And there was also a tiny bit of photos from his life in that book!

[@derekward2299]

Also my mother had told me. c:

[@bozart6001]

Tell your grandpa to hook me up with a tool set .

[@carlospalomo9121]

The Klein knife is a generic cheaper brand of the original electrical MKlein knife. The reason that is considered electrical knife is because MKlein originally is a electrical equipment manufacturing company letters marked on the what indicates a year it was made MKlein has been in business since 1857

[@ArtR0001]

The 1550-42 is a Stainless Spearpoint and Carbon Screwdriver.

[@wc1913]

I have 2 of these tang stamped "O"(1976). I removed the bail on one and I EDC it from time to time. I like my early 80's Camillus electrician's knife(TL-29) a bit better though. Great vid.

[@mod317]

Fred, have you seen the version of this knife that has the big hook shaped blade for stripping large wires?

[@jtalaski820]

Dude if its klein its quatilty. Ive been using them to erect multiple steel industrial structures for some time. From bull pins to knives. Awsome stuff.

[@potatomuffin4420]

I just bought this knife and love it!

[@kenr1225]

Fred, great video. I am nuts about knives. I did some comparison in photos of the Klein TL 29. It is identical to the modern Kutmaster TL 29. Same plastic wood grain handle, same pin placement, and blade shape. I believe they are manufactured for Klein by Kutmaster. Just trying to be helpful.

[@GearObsession]

***** Thank you so much for the great information, yes it is very helpful!!!

[@H31MU7]

Got a Camillus and a Boker one that my pa used to use. Excellent knives.

[@TylerGunderson7]

Hey Fred. Just found myself an old Camillus TL-29 and love it. Any idea where I can find that schematic of the knife you show at the beginning of your video?

[@burtmacklin5645]

My grandfather's TL-29 says M. Klein and Sons Chicago U.S.A. do you know when they changed the name?

[@johnnyasus86]

I'm in Australia and i found one that has 1 dot? is that a quality check or for when it was made. i don't know much about this knife brand.

[@wizardofahhhs759]

I have an old wood handled one made by Utica, probably from the '40s.

[@theberryarmy2654]

My great great grand father has the same excat knife but older and my grandpa has its so this is very cool

[@ike780]

I picked up a Schrade Walden TL 29 that has a leather sheath. Looks like it was never used.

[@ericblade8330]

Love that knife man! Yur vids r better than most. Only compitition is apostle. I love tactical folders, but these type bring bk part of yesteryear. Im 54, dad was machinist, so yu know i learned about metal. Thumbs up, brother🤙🤙🔪🔪🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@ArtisanTony]

I like these knives. Nice video fred!

[@WAGONJON]

What site did he pull that schematic from?

[@CrossKeysCrawlers]

My pops carried this knife or the hook bill one everyday. Good knives

[@sixfteightinguy]

looks like one of my dad's old knife but it's in bad shape. i need to give it a good cleaning.

[@yamasail]

I always have the same issues sharpening my Case knives.

[@paranormalservices]

Thanks for the shout out Fred love your channel really cool of ya to do that for us new guys.

[@mwillblade]

Were you a Chief?

[@paskellparis6400]

Boker had made the knife for sometime

[@doctoruttley]

I’d love to see this knife in Cruwear steel. 🤤

[@nor4277]

Try Marbles G.I. knife I bought 2 great knifes for 11 to 12 dollars

[@BRONZE8020]

If you come across the military older version - BUY IT !!!!. That knife will outlast you.

[@alpine1600s]

BRONZE8020 yeah, but don't take a buffer to it! Patina is everything.

[@Redshift313]

I've had the same model made by Camillius since I was a Kid... the differences are that the Locking Blade is Pointed and the Scales are Wood !!!

[@rlaser2002]

I have one came with my lineman's channel

[@MultiBrad121]

this was one of the best reviews ive seen most of the other ones are crap great video!

[@iaxable]

Nice review. Good display knife (the Klein not the other piece of junk), but you're not gonna carry this anywhere, let alone use it. Historic interest only

[@D5quared91]

iaxable You’re a fucking idiot. Still a great work knife, I use one on the job daily.

[@Mr_Fu_Manchu]

the object of your nostalgia it`s a cheap tool more suited to keep in a kitchen drawer but I agree to one thing, the made in china ones are crap. the Swiss made tool is elegant, excellent quality at reasonable price but my repair philosophy is to not use a multitask tool, it can do many things but all on a mediocre level

[@nunyafuckinbizniz]

Imbecile!

[@Mr_Fu_Manchu]

@@nunyafuckinbizniz Thanks a lot .

[@cbr6864]

Klein quality has gone to shit over the years.

[@simezra]

i have the same thing from the israeli army ,a very old one

[@dwainsw4076]

It’s a bail.

[@TheMultiGunMan]

★★★★★

[@CrossKeysCrawlers]

I strongly suggest klein change that name. Non insulated handle = fried electrican. Just sayin

[@cpeterson877]

ANOTHER video that shows ZERO actual use.

[@Cands528]

When I was a kid this was called a Barlow knife

[@KBar666]

or ya know vegetable oil, lol

[@elbowroomtube]

Hey Fred...You need a haircut :)

[@johnnorris6081]

Not any more...colonial made it...now gone.