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Wade & Butcher "Pioneer" Knife, 1926-27 Scout Camp Sheath
$195.00
This is a Wade & Butcher "Pioneer" hunting knife, made in Sheffield, England. Starting in 1918, Wade & Butcher produced close copies of Marble's popular "Ideal" pattern, sold under names including Pioneer, Manitou, and Boone. The blade carries the maker's stamp.
Close to a century old. The handle is stacked leather washers with an aluminum pommel. It comes with its original leather sheath.
Specifications
| Type | Hunting |
| Blade Length | 5.75 in / 14.6 cm |
| Overall Length | 10.25 in / 26 cm |
| Blade Material | Carbon Steel |
| Handle Material | Leather |
| Estimated Era | 1920s |
| Markings / Stamp | Pioneer / Wade & Butcher, Sheffield, England (blade); Boy Scout camp inscription dated 1926-27 and brass fleur-de-lis (BSA) medallion on original sheath |
| Includes | Original sheath |
Condition
Wear on blade and sheath consistent with genuine age of nearly 100 years. Sheath bears a handwritten Boy Scout camp inscription dated 1926-27 and a brass fleur-de-lis (BSA) medallion.