US TL-29 folding knife, repro

A century old design, the TL-29 has been a favourite in the US military throughout its life and is still an iconic working mans tool. This robust little thing is love at first sight!

TL stands for "Tool for Linemen", these were issued to electricians and others who had to fiddle around with cables and such in the service, and many men kept theirs after they had done their part. These have been manufactured by loads of different companies over the decades, with the design undergoing only minor changes, which says something.

The TL has two blades, a standard one as found on any folding knife and one with a sharpened, flat tip which doubles up as a screwdriver. This latter one features a liner lock, a simple design which secures the blade firmly in the open position.

New production, made by Mil-Tec.