Lot 1271:
Assortment of 7 Vintage Camillus, Klein Tools, and Multi-Blade Pocket Knives
Description
This lot features an assortment of 7 vintage pocket knives and folding utility tools, encompassing a variety of specialized patterns for camping, pruning, and electrical work. Included is a multi-blade folder with five visible implements, featuring polished blades and a yellow-and-orange sunburst-style handle, complete with a black leather sheath secured by a silver-tone snap. Two large hawkbill pruning knives are present; one bears a tang stamp reading MALEH & SONS CHICAGO MADE IN USA and features gray textured scales with a steel shackle, while the other is stamped CAMILLUS NEW YORK USA on the tang with brown composite handles. A two-blade electrician’s knife is included, stamped U KLEIN TOOLS CHICAGO, USA on the locking screwdriver blade, featuring dark brown textured composition scales and a steel shackle.
The collection also contains a folding camping multi-tool with a master blade, saw, fork, and spoon implements set into dark brown jigged synthetic scales. A three-blade stockman knife is marked with a circular tang stamp reading TETES CREEK 09 KENTUCKY and features marbled black and white celluloid scales with brass bolsters. Completing the lot is a small two-blade jack knife stamped CAMILLUS USA, featuring wood scales and a shield emblem reading CARBON STEEL.
Condition report:
The collection shows a range of conditions from near-new to heavily used. The multi-blade sunburst knife and stockman knife appear in very good condition with minimal wear (photo 2, 6). The Maleh & Sons hawkbill knife exhibits significant surface oxidation and pitting on the blade (photo 3). The Camillus hawkbill knife displays darkening, surface corrosion, and evidence of repeated sharpening (photo 3). The Klein Tools electrician\'s knife shows heavy oxidation, rust, and pitting on both blades along with significant handle wear (photo 4, 9). The camping multi-tool displays moderate to heavy oxidation on carbon steel components, while the stainless spoon and fork show light surface scratching (photo 5). The two-blade jack knife shows minor oxidation on the blades (photo 7).
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