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Napanoch Knife Co. Elephant Toe Jack Knife
This two-blade elephant toe (also called a sunfish) jack knife was made by the Napanoch Knife Company of Napanoch, New York, tang-stamped "NAPANOCH KNIFE CO., NAPANOCH N.Y." The company operated from around 1900 until Winchester acquired it in 1919 to launch its own cutlery division, and elephant toe examples from Napanoch are considered scarce finds among collectors today.
The knife carries a broad spear-point master blade and a secondary pen blade in carbon steel, set in jigged bone handle scales with nickel silver bolsters and brass liners. See Condition Notes below for detail.
Specifications
| Maker / Brand | Napanoch Knife Co. |
| Estimated Era | 1900s |
| Pattern | Elephant Toe / Sunfish |
| Number of Blades | 2 |
| Lock Type | Slip Joint |
| Overall Length | 4.25 in / 10.8 cm (closed), 6.75 in / 17.1 cm (open, main blade) |
| Blade Material | Carbon Steel |
| Handle Material | Bone |
| Blade Style | Spear point |
| Markings / Stamp | Stamped NAPANOCH KNIFE CO., NAPANOCH N.Y. |
Condition Grade
Good
Condition Notes
Wear on blades. Significant pocket wear on bone scales, but no cracks or chips. Good snap. Closed 4 1/4", open 6 3/4" (main blade).