THCKK is a not-for-profit organization formed in March
of 1996. It serves to distribute information and provide an interactive forum
about hardware companies such as E.C. Simmons, A.F. Shapleigh and The Winchester
Store (and the popular collectibles bearing their logos and house brands) and
other historically interesting hardware companies.
These would include tools, various types of advertising, catalogs
and ephemera, promotional and other related hardware, household and sporting
goods that were sold by these hardware companies. Probably the most familiar of
these logos and company slogans are Keen Kutter " The Recollection of Quality
Remains Long After The Price is Forgotten.", Diamond Edge , "Diamond Edge is The
Quality Pledge" and The Winchester Store "... As Good as the Gun". Other tool
and hardware company house brands such as Polly Prim, Oak Leaf, Crusader, "Our
Very Best" ( Hibbard, Spencer, Bartlett & Company), Revonoc, Cruso; Blue Grass
(Belknap Hardware) "The Nation's Standard of Quality" & "Tools of Honor", Pine
Knot, John Primble, Thoroughbred; Stanley Rule and Level Co, Four Square, etc.
will also be included as interest dictates. (Witte- IXL Square Brand; Wyeth,
Lee, BBB (Bingham's Best Brand), Van Camp, Sargent-Very Best Made, etc).
Commitment
THCKK is committed to establishing avenues for
communication for its members and providing as much information to collectors of
Keen Kutter, Diamond Edge, Winchester, Simmons and Shapleigh Hardware items as
possible.
We have many members with interests in smaller and lesser
known hardware companies. If you do not see the Brand you are looking for, there
is probably someone else in THCKK who shares your interest. If you would like to
write a description and or history of your hardware company of interest please
contact The Chronicles Editor or
Webmaster.
Benefits of Membership
Presently THCKK has over 400 members representing 38 states.
Dues are $20.00 per year and includes 3 newsletters.
" The Winchester * Keen Kutter * Diamond Edge Chronicles" is the official publication of THCKK and features
articles, historical items, tidbits, updates on fakes and fantasy items, and
questions about items related to this field.
An annual Klub meeting is held, usually the 3rd or 4th weekend in March.
For those THCKK members who want to tailgate, there is a $20 fee.
