Lot 515:
A Vintage Fixed-Blade Utility Knife with Sheath Marked Fred Biffar
Sold for: $90
Description
This lot consists of a vintage fixed-blade utility or hunting knife, paired with a leather sheath, consistent with designs popular during the World War II era. features a polished spear-point blade, a bright metal crossguard, and dark, textured/jigged composite grips secured by four pins. This knife is housed in a heavily worn, riveted, and stitched brown leather sheath. marked on the ricasso: FRED BIFFAR / CHICAGO, ILL. This knife features a polished utility-style blade, a bright metal crossguard, and reddish-brown textured/jigged composite grips secured by four pins. Fred Biffar Company was a known distributor of cutlery in Chicago during the mid-20th century.
Condition: The overall condition is good for age and use, showing significant wear commensurate with utility service. Knife 1 blade retains a polished finish but exhibits numerous surface scratches and signs of sharpening. The dark grips are intact but show minor handling marks. The accompanying sheath is heavily worn, dry, and exhibits cracking, particularly around the belt loop and retaining strap, though stitching remains largely intact. Knife 2 blade also shows heavy use wear, scratching, and signs of sharpening. The Fred Biffar markings are clear and legible. The reddish-brown grips are in better overall condition than Knife 1, showing minor scuffs. The sheath for Knife 2 is moderately aged with surface wear and minor staining, but the stitching is solid. It is the buyer’s responsibility to ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal firearms laws.
Condition report:
The overall condition is good for age and use, showing significant wear commensurate with utility service. Knife 1 blade retains a polished finish but exhibits numerous surface scratches and signs of sharpening. The dark grips are intact but show minor handling marks. The accompanying sheath is heavily worn, dry, and exhibits cracking, particularly around the belt loop and retaining strap, though stitching remains largely intact. Knife 2 blade also shows heavy use wear, scratching, and signs of sharpening. The Fred Biffar markings are clear and legible. The reddish-brown grips are in better overall condition than Knife 1, showing minor scuffs. The sheath for Knife 2 is moderately aged with surface wear and minor staining, but the stitching is solid. It is the buyer\'s responsibility to ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal firearms laws.
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