Keith,Simmons & Co "Keen Edge" 11/16
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| Manufacturer | Keith,Simmons & Co |
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| Model | Keen Edge |
| Region | Nashville, Tennessee USA |
| Date | 1904-1906 "1904-1906" contains a sequence that could not be interpreted against an available match matrix for date components.
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| Grind | Half Hollow |
| Size | 11/16 |
| Point | Square |
| Shoulder | 2 stabilizers |
| Spine Decoration | none |
| Jimps | Upper & Lower |
| Scales | Bakelite |
| Steel | Carbon |
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Walter Keith was vice President of fourth national Bank of Nashville TN. Keith-Simmons & Co were dealers in hardware and mill supplies. Walter Keith and William G. Simmons were owners. This particular model trademark was made 1904 to 1906. The blade is marked in fine print made in Germany. see 1905 photo of storefront their place of business is on the lower right hand side of photo.
Submitted by TNshaver
