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TL-29's

A TL-29 or 27 would certainly be classified as a Knife of the Great Outdoors. Lineman used them as well as military electricians. They were and are used for good carry/work knives.

Some have collections of TL-29's so lets have their own site - right here.

Post those pics and info on this great knife.

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Permalink Reply by Tobias Gibson on September 23, 2013 at 19:53

The Queen looks pretty neat. I'd be interested in fiding out their production numbers on Electricians. Don't know much about Xcelite other than it is tool company that started in 1921 They were bought by Cooper industries in 1973. In 2010 they were taken over by Apex Tool Group . The nail nicks, grips and overall make up looks Camillus but it really is hard to tell for sure. I can check my Camillus sources to see if they made for them.

Permalink Reply by Ken Spielvogel on September 23, 2013 at 20:10

Thanks Tobias for the info. I had never heard of Xcelite.

Permalink Reply by Tobias Gibson on September 25, 2013 at 18:28

Not sure if I've shown this one. Camillus made (1970s era) Electrician. (with BOC made M7 Bayonet)

Permalink Reply by Ken Spielvogel on October 1, 2013 at 8:38

U Klein Tools Chicago USA - TL-29

Permalink Reply by Ken Spielvogel on January 8, 2014 at 5:09

Permalink Reply by Tobias Gibson on January 8, 2014 at 5:51

Nice KaBar. I see it is stamped. Is that wood? The Klein isn't too shabby either! Good grabs, Ken!

Permalink Reply by Ken Spielvogel on January 8, 2014 at 7:10

Thanks Tobias, yes, it is wood, the TL-29 is stamped into the wood.

Permalink Reply by Doug Thrower on September 27, 2014 at 23:53

I don;t have a collection, just one I enjoy carrying very much. It's a Camillus brand.

Permalink Reply by Ricky L McConnell on October 19, 2014 at 20:58

Ken,

Here is a TL-29 I picked up at a antique store on the side of the road in Florida. It is made by Kutmaster and is in decent shape. I have read a little about these knives, and they were made around world war two time period.

Permalink Reply by Ken Spielvogel on October 19, 2014 at 21:01

Ricky, Looks in great shape, I like that TL 29 stamped on the side. Good find.

Permalink Reply by Rome D. Rushing on May 22, 2019 at 12:08

Ken Spielvogel said:

Has anyone heard of Xcelite - like in this TL-29?

When my father had his radio and tv repair shop most of the tools that we bought through the electronic parts suppliers were Xcelite brand. The were high end tools with life time warranty and a lot of them were special purpose tools.

I will try to track down my TL-29's and see if I have some that aren't already listed.

Have really enjoyed looking sorry it has taken so long to post here.