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Keen Kutter / Simmons Hardware K 9 3/4 Tailed Block Plane This unusual Keen Kutter tailed block plane is marked  K 9 3/4 on the lateral.  Given the style of the cap, and the round handy features on the side rails I believe this was made by Ohio Tool Co., one of the several companies that Simmons Hardware Co of St Louis MO. used to make their different lines of tools and planes which Simmons then branded with their famous trade name Keen Kutter.

The overall condition is fine with well over 90% of the original japanning, and no rust, pitting, or other condition issues.  It has a nice long properly marked cutter as well.  A pretty rare piece in the scheme of things.  One would expect to see 100 Stanley 9 3/4 planes for every one of these that turns up.  An opportunity ready for the collection.

Fine  . . . . . . $ 375.00      SOLD!!

Simmons Hardware Keen Kutter No. KK 9 1/2 Block Plane  Clean & Nice. No structural issues.  Marked near tail KK 9 1/2.  Cutter has correct Keen Kutter logo stamp beneath crude.  Given the characteristics, like the front throat adjuster, and round handy feature, I believe it was made by Ohio Tool for them.

Good + . . . . . $45.00         SOLD!!

Keen Kutter / Simmons Hardware K 4 1/2 C Corrugated Bottom  Large Smooth Plane (Bedrock 604 1/2 C)  Everything about this unusual and hard to find plane is nice.  Simmons Hardware marketed their line of planes under the Keen Kutter name and over the years had several different tool or plane makers produce planes for them.  For a few years just after the turn of the century they had Stanley make their planes based on Stanley's Bedrock plane design.  These Stanley made planes were denoted as the K series.  The K 4 1/2 and K 2 are the hardest to find of this type.  These bedrock like planes date from shortly after the turn of the century and have all the same features of early Bedrocks including the bedrock milled frog and adjustment detail. It really is a superior design for several reasons, but Simmons was always mindful of the dollar and later planes, designated as KK, were made by other outfits who put in cheaper bids, and this Bedrock like design was dropped. Very Nice!!   

Good + . . . . . .  $250.00      SOLD!!

Keen Kutter / Simmons Hardware K 5 1/2 C Corrugated Bottom Large Jack Plane (Bedrock 605 1/2 C)  Simmons Hardware marketed their line of planes under the Keen Kutter name and over the years had several different tool producers make planes for them. At one point they contracted with Stanley to make their planes based on Stanley's Bedrock plane design. These Stanley made planes were denoted as the K series. They came in sizes K2 thru K8.

These Bed Rock like planes have all the same features of early Stanley Bed Rocks including the milled frog and external frog adjuster. It really is a superior design, then and now.

This example is in good condition. The rear handle is Rosewood and it has a proper low front knob. It has been lightly cleaned. Tuned and set up properly this will make for a great user at a fraction of the cost of an early Stanley 605 1/2 or some new remake offered today. Very Nice!!

Fine  . . . . . $125.00       SOLD!!

 




Simmons Hardware Keen Kutter KK 5 C Corrugated Bottom Jack Plane  This KK 5 jack plane was made by Ohio Tool for Simmons hardware and then branded with their KK # & logo.  It is a very nice condition plane.  Typically Keen Kutter planes were about used to death by the Midwest folks where Simmons hardware's main buyer crowd hailed from. This one made it to the west coast and led a relatively easy life afterward. 

I lightly cleaned it. The are no structural issues and little to no rust or pitting. Full length, proper logo, good cutter. 85% or better of the original japanning.  Great knob & handle. Nice enough for any collection. Nice!!

Good + . . . . . $50.00           SOLD!!

Keen Kutter / Simmons Hardware No. K5 Jack Plane (Bed Rock 605) Simmons Hardware marketed their line of planes under the Keen Kutter name and over the years had several different tool producers Like Stanley, Ohio, or Sargent make planes for them.

At one point just after the turn of the century they contracted with Stanley to make their planes based on Stanley's Bedrock plane design. These Stanley made planes were denoted as the K series. They came in sizes K2 thru K8. These Bed Rock like planes have all the same features of early Stanley Bed Rocks including the milled frog and external frog adjuster. It really is a superior design, then and now.

This example is in good condition. The rear handle is Rosewood and it has a proper low front knob. It has been lightly cleaned. The one aology is it has a Stanley cutter in it and not one marked Keen Kutter.

Tuned, cleaned and set up properly. This K% / 605 will make for a great user at a fraction of the cost of an early Stanley 605 or some new remake offered today. Very Nice!!

Good + . . . . . $95.00             SOLD!!

Keen Kutter K 5 Jack Plane (Stanley 605 Bed Rock) Simmons Hardware contracted out to Stanley to provide their line of bench planes for a few years back around 1910. At that time they opted for the Bed Rock design / style with the mated frog to body design. They numbered them with a single K and the size, K2 thru K8. Later Simmons would use Ohio, Sargent and others to make their line of planes. These are usually marked KK 5.

Some light pitting. The wood is OK noting it has remains of a dark finish on it. Cutter is proper and OK. It will detail out to be nicer and will be a great user for reasonable money. A Bed Rock design plane, considered by many to be the finest ever, at less than half the price of a typical Stanley model. Opportunity.

Good  . . . . . $60.00          SOLD!!

Simmons Hardware / Keen Kutter K 5 C Corrugated Bottom (Stanley Bed Rock) Jack Plane  Super original condition. The Rosewood handle looks great. It has a proper low Rosewood front knob. Long proper marked cutter. Top shelf condition for the collection, or tuned and properly set up this plane will make for a great user.

Simmons Hardware did not make planes. They sold other makers planes branded with their name. Simmons Hardware marketed their line of planes under the Keen Kutter name and over the years had several different tool makers like Stanley, Ohio, and Sargent Tools make planes for them under contract.

At one point, after the turn of the century, Simmons Hardware contracted with Stanley to make their planes based on Stanley's Bedrock plane design. These Stanley made planes were denoted by Simmons as the K series. They came in sizes K2 thru K8. These bedrock design planes have all the same features of early Stanley Bedrocks including the milled frog and external frog adjuster. It really is a superior design.  Very Nice!!

Good + . . . . . $75.00        SOLD!!

K 4 1/2 C Keen Kutter / Simmons Hardware Corrugated Bottom Extra Large Smooth Plane (Bedrock 604 1/2 C)  Super condition, and a hard to find plane in its own right. Simmons Hardware marketed their line of planes under the Keen Kutter name and over the years had several different tool makers like Stanley Ohio and Sargent make planes for them under contract.

At one point after the turn of the century they contracted with Stanley to make their planes based on Stanley's Bedrock plane design. These Stanley made planes were denoted as the K series. They came in sizes K2 thru K8. These bedrock design planes have all the same features of early Stanley Bedrocks including the milled frog and external frog adjuster. It really is a superior design.

This example is in super original condition. 95% or better japanning. The rear handle is original Rosewood. It has a proper low front knob. I did nothing more than wipe off the dust. Original grind on the proper marked cutter. Top shelf condition for the collection, or tuned and properly set up this plane will make for a great user at a fraction of the cost of a Stanley Bedrock or new knockoffs. Very Nice!!

Fine . . . . .  $250.00          SOLD!!

Simmons Hardware / Keen Kutter KK 5 1/2 C Corrugated Bottom Large Jack Plane  Super condition.  Simmons Hardware marketed their line of planes under the Keen Kutter name and over the years had several different tool makers like Stanley, Ohio, and Sargent Tools make planes for them under contract.

The handle design and other features indicate Ohio Tool made this pane. It is in very nice original condition. The rear handle andf low front knob are nice. Long proper marked cutter. Top shelf condition for the collection, or tuned and properly set up this plane will make for a great user. Very Nice!!

Good + . . . . . $60.00       SOLD!!

Keen Kutter / Simmons Hardware K 5 Jack Plane (Bedrock 605) This jack plane is in overall  nice used condition. It was made for Simmons by Stanley shortly after the turn of the century.  It is a Bedrock with all the superior features those planes design possessed.  The original japanning is approx. 80%. No rust or pitting to speak of, proper marked long cutter, good throat.  Good wood.   A good plane priced reasonably. 

Good  . . . . . . $ 75.00    SOLD!!

Keen Kutter / Simmons Hardware K 3 Smooth Plane (Bedrock 603)  Simmons Hardware marketed their line of planes under the Keen Kutter name and over the years had several different tool producers make planes for them.  For a few years they had Stanley make their planes based on Stanley's Bedrock plane design.  These Stanley made planes were denoted as the K series.  These bedrock like planes have all the same features of early Bedrocks including the milled frog and external adjuster. It really is a superior design.

This example is in good condition noting light pitting throughout.  It may have a replaced front knob.  Cleaned or lapped and tuned up properly this will make for a great user at a fraction of the cost of an early 603 or some new remake offered today. Nice enough!!

Good + . . . . .  $85.00         SOLD!!

KK / Keen Kutter #71 Router Plane  The Keen Kutter / KK line of planes and tools was E. C. Simmons flagship line of planes that they had others make for them. E. C. Simmons were masters of marketing objects with their name on them that they had others make for them. Stanley made this for them. 

The plating on this hard to find router is over 90% and this router plane saw little use.  It came to me with both blade holders shown and I am not sure if that is original or not.  One has the depth adjuster, and one does not.   That would seem to make sense for when using it as an open throat model using it in reverse.    There is just one cutter.  These are much harder to find than their Stanley 70 / 71 Router counterparts.  A nice example.  

Good + . . . . .  $85.00         SOLD!!

Keen Kutter / Simmons Hardware KK 60 Low Angle Block Plane This low angle Keen Kutter block plane is marked  KK 60 on the toe.  It looks to be the equivalent of a Stanley 60 1/2.   Given the style of the cap, and the round handy features on the side rails it was made by Ohio Tool Co., one of the several companies that Simmons Hardware Co of St Louis MO. contracted with to make their different lines of tools and planes which Simmons then branded with their famous trade name Keen Kutter.  Note also that it has a lateral adjustment feature allowing the user to swing the entire blade assembly from side to side a feature Stanley low angle block planes did not have. 

The overall condition is good with approx. 80% of the original japanning, and no pitting, or other condition issues.  It has a nice properly marked cutter.  A pretty rare piece in the scheme of things.  Nice!!

Good + . . . . . . $ 50.00      SOLD!!

Keen Kutter KK #140 Rabbit Plane  This unusual rabbit plane looks to have been made for Simmons by Sargent.  It is a rare plane by Sargent and double so when marked Keen Kutter / Simmons.  A rare & desirable plane!! 

There is a crack in the lever cap, but it is unmarked and can be changed out easily with something proper that will match.  Or I will do it for you for an additional $50.00.

Good . . . . .$250.00      SOLD

Keen Kutter KK #113 Compass Plane  This is a pretty nice example of a hard to find plane sold by Simmons hardware of Keen Cutter fame.  Simmons had their planes made by different manufacturers over the years, and this one appears to be made by Stanley.  The body is marked 113, the front knob is marked properly, and the cutter has the KK logo.  The one odd feature is the frog's lateral is marked Stanley.  It looks original and proper, and doesn't look like it's been changed out---but it's unusual for it to be marked that way.

Good+ . . . . . . .$150.00     SOLD!!

Keen Kutter #312 (#112) Scraper Plane  This Keen Kutter #312 Scraper plane is in pretty nice original condition.  There is well over 80% of the original japanning. I have not had one of these in years and so the handle looks strange to me but it also has a different body style than Stanley's and I believe this plane was made by Ohio or Sargent for Simmons who marketed it as a Keen Kutter.   The cutter is a replacement for sure.

Good . . . . .$350.00      SOLD

Keen Kutter #18 Knuckle Joint Cap Block Plane  This looks like an Ohio Tool Co. product from the configuration of the round handy feature.

Good . . . . .$45.00      SOLD

Simmons Hardware Co. Keen Kutter K 3 Smooth Plane (603 Stanley Bedrock)  Simmons Hardware had different makers produce their line of planes for them at different periods.  During was one period in the early 1900's they contracted out the bench plane production to Stanley and ordered planes to be designed like the Stanley Bedrock series of bench planes, with their unique and superior frog design.  These planes were marked with a single K and the #.  These would correspond to the early round side Stanley Bedrocks and have the same design frog and adjustment as early Stanley Bedrocks did.  They were made in sizes 2 thru 8 and are of the same quality as Stanley's line noting that the caps are unmarked and they have a twisted lateral.

The tag indicates I sold this to the collector back in the early 90's.  Neither of us bothered cleaning it but that is all it needs to be a top shelf example of a Bedrock quality plane.  There is no damage, and it will clean to be fine or better.  This is a  pretty hard to find plane and is nice enough for the shelf, or will make a great user.

 K 3 ( 603 Bedrock ) . . . . . . .  Good+  . . . . . . .$150.00   SOLD!!

Keen Kutter KK #3 by Ohio Tool Co.  Simmons Hardware of St Louis MO was the premier tool and houswares distributor in the Midwest during the early part of the last Century and before. Simmons Hdwre. Co.  Keen Kutter KK series planes were made for them by a few different makers including Ohio Tool Co, and Sargent.  This nice example was made for them by Ohio as can be deduced by the form of the handle and the shape of the body style.  Over the years Simmons switched back and forth using different manufacturers at different periods, I suppose because the bid for those years was more attractive.   Sargent and later Ohio made the later versions with the Mahogany handles and 4 digit # or the no number varieties to identify the plane.  Stanley made those that have a single K preceding the # to designate the planes #.  This same numbering system is true for Winchester planes from the same period and those planes date from the teens and 20's as well.  

This example is in super condition and has no major defects or problems that need to be reported.  It has over 95% of the original japanning, the throat is nice, and the cuter is near full length as well.  The early and graceful style Rosewood knob and handle are very nice also. If you look at the horn and base of this handle and compare it to the Stanley made models it is easy to see that Ohio or another maker produced these handles as they are notably different.  It is a good one and there will be no disappointments with this plane.

Good . . . . .$150.00      SOLD

Keen Kutter # 10 1/2 Rabbit Plane  This is a super plane and is in overall excellent condition.  It is a first model rabbeting plane with the moveable front piece to help adjust for varying types of cuts that were to be made on different species or hardness of wood.   There is well over 90% of the original black japanning on the body, and the sides and sole are rust-or pit-free, and simply show a beautiful even dark patina that can only come through age and careful storage.  I believe that this plane was made by Ohio Tool Co. given the distinctive shape and style of the rear handle being the telling feature.  The cutter is proper and original and carries the KK logo.  The one apology for this plane is that there is some chipping of,  and three small crack lines at the base of the front knob.  It still works as it should, and will be fine for the display shelf, but they are there, and I am grading it as  G+  for this reason alone, as it would otherwise easily fall into the Excellent range with no arguments.

Good . . . . .$350.00      SOLD

Keen Kutter KK #5 1/2 C by Ohio Tool Co.   This Keen Kutter KK series plane came from the same bench as the one above, and is in similar condition.  The body, the knob and handle, the cutter etc are all nice, and this one spent most of its time on the shelf and was never abused.  It has been lightly cleaned and just exhibits a nice even brown patina.   It is a good one and there will be no disappointments with this plane either.

Good . . . . .$85.00       SOLD

Keen Kutter K 5 C by Simmons Hardware Co.  (605 Stanley Bedrock) Jack Plane   This corrugated bottom Bedrock jack plane is all original and in pretty nice overall condition. Bedrock Style planes are considered by many to be the finest design plane ever introduced, and these Keen Kutter / Simmons Hardware versions are being offered here at a very attractive price compared to a Stanley Bedrock.  These were produced during the teens or twenties and are a far superior plane over one of those new imitations available for far more money in todays market. The original cutter is near full length and properly marked with the Keen Kutter / Simmons Hardware Co. logo.  This plane has the bedrock frog design with machined mating surfaces where the frog meets the base.  The rosewood handle is very nice and the japanning is 90% or so.    Properly tuned it will make for a great user and is nice enough for the collection shelf.  Nice!!

Good +  . . . . .$120.00    SOLD!!

Simmons Hardware Co. / Keen Kutter K 5 1/2  (605 1/2 Stanley Bedrock) Extra Big Jack Plane  Simmons Hardware had different makers produce planes for them at different periods.  They did not make planes or other tools, they marketed them. 

This K 5 1/2 plane was made by Stanley and has the features of a Bedrock plane the way the frog was made.  Bedrocks made by Stanley and sold by Simmons Hardware / Keen Kutter planes were marked with a single K and the #.   This style plane would correspond to the early round side Stanley Bedrocks and has the same design frog and adjustment designs as early Stanley Bedrocks did. They were produced during the teens / 20's.

Later Keen Kutter planes offered by Simmons were made by Sargent, Ohio and others. Those are marked KK and the number or other ways.   

This is a very nice example with approx. 90% of the original finish.  The cutter is near full length and there is no pitting or rust to speak of.  The early graceful Rosewood handles and knob are nice.  A nice Keen Kutter Bedrock 605 1/2 made by Stanley plane at a great price. 

Good + . . . . .$150.00       SOLD!!

Keen Kutter KK 24 Transitional Smooth Plane  There is no stamp on the nose of this plane.  The 2" wide cutter is clearly marked and would indicate it is the size of a Stanley 24. Given the tapered cutter it was probably made by Ohio for Simmons Hardware.  Body is nice and thick,  good throat, long cutter, adjuster good, etc.  A nice plane.

Good +  . . . . . $35.00     SOLD!!

Keen Kutter # K4C (Bedrock #604C By Stanley)   Stanley made, and in good overall condition, this early corrugated Bedrock plane which Simmons marketed under their Keen Kutter name will make a great user.  The handle has a tight crack but otherwise the plane is very nice, proper and original.

Good . . . . .$95.00      SOLD

Keen Kutter #K5 (Bedrock #605 By Stanley)  These Keen Kutter K series planes, as opposed to the KK series planes by Keen Kutter are actually Bedrock planes made by Stanley for the Simmons Hardware Co.  Sargent made the later ones with the Mahogany handles and 4 digit # to identify the plane, while the Stanley made these that have a single K preceding the # to designate the planes #.  This same # system is true for Winchester planes from the same period and they date from the teens and 20's.  This series of "Bedrock" planes, which many hold to be the best plane ever designed or produced, either back then or today, are a favorite with both users and collectors alike.   These planes were made by Stanley to the same exacting standards as their own line of highly regarded Bedrock series of planes with the most notable differences being the twisted lateral and the unmarked lever caps.  This prime example is in super condition and has no major defects or problems that need to be reported.  It has over 90% of the original japanning, the throat is nice, and the cuter is near full length as well.  The Rosewood knob and handle are very nice also.  It is a good one!!

Good . . . . .$125.00       SOLD

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