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Napanoch Knife Co. Elephant Toe Jack Knife

$225.00

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 / BrandNapanoch Knife Co.
Estimated Era1900s
PatternElephant Toe / Sunfish
Number of Blades2
Lock TypeSlip Joint
Overall Length4.25 in / 10.8 cm (closed), 6.75 in / 17.1 cm (open, main blade)
Blade MaterialCarbon Steel
Handle MaterialBone
Blade StyleSpear point
Markings / StampStamped 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).