Overview
This is a classic folding hunter knife, a design characterized by its heavy brass bolsters and pinned wooden scales.
1Identify
Preliminary identification
Vintage Brass and Wood Folding Hunter Knife, c. 1960s-1970s
Photo reference
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Story
The 1960s saw a revolution in the pockets of outdoorsmen when the 'folding hunter' pattern became the gold standard for utility and safety.
Maker / Origin
While the maker's mark is currently obscured by oxidation, this pattern was famously pioneered by Buck Knives with their 'Model 110' in 1964, which became one of the most copied knife designs in…
Condition & Value
The knife is in 'as-found' condition with significant surface rust and pitting on the blade, along with heavy verdigris on the brass and desiccation of the wood scales. In its current heavily rusted state, the value is primarily as a restoration project or a sentimental keepsake.
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