In 1903, James Kinnell invented a unique hosel-blade putter. Though he applied for a patent on the design, he may not have finished his application. Very few Kinnell putters were likely produced, and Jeff Ellis in The Clubmaker's Art remarked that he had only located a single Kinnell putter.

Kinnell's putters were forged by Tom Stewart of St Andrews. This putter has a bold pipe stamp indicating that it was made in Tom Stewart's shop. 32 1/4", very good condition.