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Case Tested XX Electrician's Knife, Bone

$135.00

This two-blade electrician's knife was made by W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery Co., tang-stamped "CASE TESTED XX", a stamp used circa 1920-1940, with the oval "Case" shield inlaid in the handle.

The knife carries a spear point master blade and a screwdriver/wire-stripper blade in carbon steel, set in jigged bone handle scales with nickel silver bolsters and brass liners, and a bail at the butt end for a chain or ring. See Condition Notes below for detail.

Specifications

Maker / BrandCase
Estimated Era1930s
PatternElectrician's Knife
Number of Blades2
Lock TypeSlip Joint
Overall Length4.25 in / 10.8 cm (closed), 7.25 in / 18.4 cm (open)
Blade MaterialCarbon Steel
Handle MaterialBone
Blade StyleSpear point
Markings / StampTang stamped CASE TESTED XX; oval Case shield inlaid in handle; bail at butt end.

Condition Grade

Good

Condition Notes

Some pocket wear on scales at the edges. Some staining on the smaller blade and use wear on the main blade. Snap is ok on the main blade, good on the small blade.