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Kutmaster Utica T-2 4-Blade Smooth Brass Multi-Tool Pocket Knife ~ Vintage 1940`s -60`s
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Kutmaster Utica T-2 4-Blade Smooth Brass Multi-Tool Pocket Knife ~ Vintage 1940`s - 60`s
The Kutmaster Utica T-2 4-Blade Smooth Brass Multi-Tool Pocket Knife is a heavy-duty, vintage utility folding knife manufactured by the Utica Cutlery Company in Utica, New York, USA. Typically patterned after traditional military engineer or scout knives, this specific variant replaces standard jigged bone or Delrin scales with solid, smooth brass handle scales. These variants were often manufactured for corporate advertisements, commemorative milestones, or special trade union contract editions (such as the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers).
Design & Tool Specifications
- Main Blade: A full-sized high-carbon steel master blade, usually featuring a versatile spear point or clip point profile designed for everyday cutting tasks.
- Can Opener: A traditional half-moon hook style can opener, operating on a manual slipjoint leverage mechanism common to mid-20th-century utility pocket knives.
- Awl (Leather Punch): A sharp, tapered steel punch designed for piercing leather, scraping soft materials, or creating starter holes.
- Bottle Opener (Cap Lifter): A dual-purpose tool combining a sturdy cap lifter mechanism with a flathead screwdriver tip at the apex.
Materials & Build
- Handle Material: Solid, smooth brass handle scales providing a slim profile, substantial hand weight, and a premium aesthetic compared to standard synthetic or composite covers.
- Internal Construction: Built using brass liners and pins with heavy-duty carbon steel backsprings providing distinct "walk and talk" (blade snap).
- Tang Stamp: Typically displays the vintage factory mark
KUTMASTER / UTICA, N.Y. / MADE IN U.S.A.stamped deeply into the base of the master blade.
Historical Timeline & Production Period
The Utica Cutlery Company registered the "Kutmaster" trademark in 1937. The specific combination of a smooth brass metal handle, 4-blade camp configuration (master blade, can opener, awl/leather punch, and bottle opener/screwdriver cap lifter), and the "T-2" model stamp points directly to mid-century utility manufacturing.
- The World War II / Post-War Era: During and immediately after WWII, Utica produced large volumes of metal-handled utility knives for military, government (GSA), and civilian scout work.
- The "T-2" Model Signifier: While many post-war scout variants featured jigged Delrin or composition covers, the T-2 lines utilized all-metal or slab handles for durability, making them highly practical work knives rather than delicate pocket-pieces.
- Used very little if any
- Condition is near mint, minor rub
