0wn3d By C4Parana

Keen Kutter has been the most respected trade name of tools since its beginning in the 1870s. Collectors and antique dealers have searched for the thousands of items produced bearing the ever-recognizable logo of Keen Kutter. The E.C. Simmons Company produced a myriad of classic tools as well as interesting advertising pieces to tout their high quality products. The Heurings, long-time serious collectors, have produced an all-new collector`s guide full of information and values. They have put together the ideal, essential reference guide, taking the trouble out of searching for Keen Kutter items. Their previous two books on Keen Kutter were smaller, black and white editions. This new book is packed full with over 750 color photos of thousands of items from the authors` collection, identified and described in detail and evaluated in connection to today`s hot collectibles market. In an easy-to-use format, it features everything imaginable from axes, braces, and bits, to calendars, pocket knives, razors, and rules, all in alphabetical order for quick identification. The interesting company history and identification of the numerous marks and logos adds to the colorful gallery of photos. A special section dedicated to reproductions and fakes will certainly protect the collector from making bad purchases. In addition to the standard line of tools and utensils, there are hundreds of colorful, whimsical store displays, advertisements, and other unusual items all made by Keen Kutter. Written by collectors for collectors, this book is the perfect tool. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.