Knitting machines with the “Knitmaster” word in the brand name were manufactured by the Silver/Silver Reed company. Read the blog for specific machines to know which one is which. Often, model numbers carry over for the same manufacturers even if the name is different. Some, but not all KnitMaster knitting machine models have an “Empisal” first name :).
Typically, the rule of thumb is: if just the “KnitMaster” in the model name, then it is an Australian clone (same models but manufactured for the Australian markets). If you see “Empisal” before the “KnitMaster”, then the knitting machine was meant for UK consumers.
Knitmaster Instant
Knitmaster Vistamatic NG-H3, standard-gauge, basic/manual
KnitMaster Twinmatic
Knitmaster 3500
Knitmaster 4500
Knitmaster mod. 100, basic/manual, standard-gauge
Knitmaster 230
Knitmaster mod. 250, manual/basic with needle selector, standard
KnitMaster 310, basic/manual
Knitmaster ES-302, turn-knob, standard
Knitmaster 302 Automatic, turn-knob, standard
Knitmaster mod. 305, turn-knob, standard
Pros and Cons of Knitmaster machines with turn-knob patterning capabilities are listed here.
Knitmaster MK70, punchcards, foldable
Knitmaster 260, punchcards, standard
Knitmaster SK-313, punchcards
Empisal Knitmaster 321, punchcards, standard
Knitmaster 322, punchcards
Knitmaster 323, punchcards, standard
Knitmaster 324, punchcards, standard
Knitmaster 326, punchcards, standard, built-in knit-leader
Knitmaster 328, punchcards, standard
Knitmaster 329, punchcards, standard
Knitmaster 360K, punchcards, standard, built-in knit-leader
Knitmaster mod. 600, punchcards, standard
Knitmaster 700K, punchcards, standard, built-in knit-leader and intarsia
Knitmaster mod. 700, punchcards, standard, built-in knit-leader and intarsia
Knitmaster 500, electronic, standard
Knitmaster 580, electronic, standard
Knitmaster Zippy 90, plastic bed
Knitmaster mod. 150, manual/basic, 9 mm
Knitmaster mod. 151, manual/basic, 9 mm
Knitmaster 155, punchcards, bulky (9 mm)
Knitmaster Hobby, mid-gauge/bulky (8mm), plastic bed
Knitmaster FK370, punchcards, 3.6 mm fine gauge
Knitmaster FK270, punchcards, 3.6 mm fine gauge