Lot of (2) vintage American-made utility pocket knives, including an Imperial jack knife and a Klein Tools TL-29 electrician's knife.
The Imperial knife features the historic Patent No. 2170537, granted in 1939 for Imperial's innovative hollow steel shell handle construction. Based on the patent stamp layout and construction details, it likely dates to the late 1940s or early 1950s.
The Klein Tools knife is a classic TL-29 pattern electrician's knife, featuring a main utility blade and screwdriver/wire-stripper blade. Tang markings identify it as a Klein Tools Chicago USA example, likely produced during the 1970s–1980s.
Both knives are offered strictly as found and show significant wear from age and use. Great candidates for restoration, parts, display, or vintage tool collections.
Both knives are sold as found / as-is. Heavy wear, scratches, oxidation, rust, staining, and sharpening wear are present. Handles show age-related wear and discoloration. Mechanical operation has not been fully tested, and both knives may require cleaning, repair, restoration, or adjustment. Please review all photographs carefully for complete condition details.