Description: Offered for your consideration is a fine vintage Primble Hickory 5" carbon steel utility or general purpose knife. This knife was likely made under contract by Ontario Knife Co. for Belknap Hardware. Prior to WWI and the widespread acceptance of knives made specifically for sportsmen, most folks went afield with a common butcher or skinning knife on their belt. This piece would also make for a great smaller belt knife, especially for the buckskinner/mountain man/fur trapper enthusiast. The knife has seen light to moderate use and remains very nice with no problems. It has not been buffed or polished and remains original. This is a great example of this solid, well-made knife. The sturdy, carbon steel blade is free of any significant corrosion or pitting with just some scattered small spots of the usual fine surface peppering as shown. The surfaces display a nice carbon patina that's even on both sides of the blade. The blade is free of any errant grinder marks or harsh sharpening abrasions with just some fine, hairline sharpening abrasions as shown. It has been sharpened and shows just a bit of sharpening loss. The edge is free of any chips, dings, nicks, or damage and remains very nice with just some normal wear. It remains somewhat sharp and the knife is ready for immediate use, although a quick touch-up on a good stone or hone would have it razor sharp to deliver optimum performance. The tip is intact and original with no breaks or bending. The thick hardwood handle remains rock-solid and completely tight. The handle shows very little of the dishwasher fade/bleaching that's so common to wood handles with just a bit of sink washing water exposure. The handle was tightly pinned and it's free of any cracks, chips, gouges, or damage with just some normal wear. The surfaces remain silky-smooth and the wood has a warm, rich feel in the hand. The knife measures 9-3/4" in overall length. A very solid, original example of this classic, American-made knife! Sorry but no international shipping.
Price: 25.49 USD
Location: Dayton, Ohio
End Time: 2024-01-10T02:39:47.000Z
Shipping Cost: 8.25 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Blade Length: 5"
Blade Material: Carbon Steel
Blade Edge: Plain
Dexterity: Ambidextrous
Original/Reproduction: Original
Type: Belt
Authenticity: Original
Color: Woodgrain
Vintage: Yes
Handle Material: Hardwood
Tang: Full
Brand: Primble Hickory
