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Extremely RARE Wade & Butcher Swinguard Safety Folding Hunter Vintage Knife


Extremely RARE Wade & Butcher Swinguard Safety Folding Hunter Vintage Knife
Extremely RARE Wade & Butcher Swinguard Safety Folding Hunter Vintage Knife
Extremely RARE Wade & Butcher Swinguard Safety Folding Hunter Vintage Knife
Extremely RARE Wade & Butcher Swinguard Safety Folding Hunter Vintage Knife
Extremely RARE Wade & Butcher Swinguard Safety Folding Hunter Vintage Knife
Extremely RARE Wade & Butcher Swinguard Safety Folding Hunter Vintage Knife
Extremely RARE Wade & Butcher Swinguard Safety Folding Hunter Vintage Knife
Extremely RARE Wade & Butcher Swinguard Safety Folding Hunter Vintage Knife
Extremely RARE Wade & Butcher Swinguard Safety Folding Hunter Vintage Knife

Extremely RARE Wade & Butcher Swinguard Safety Folding Hunter Vintage Knife    Extremely RARE Wade & Butcher Swinguard Safety Folding Hunter Vintage Knife
Extremely RARE Wade & Butcher Swinguard Safety Folding Hunter Vintage Knife.... Circa (1818 - 1890) Wade & Butcher Sheffield England (B) Arrow Maltese Cross Stamping. 4" Closed and 8 3/8" Opened. Steel liner and Steel Swing Lock with Nickel Silver Front & Rear Bolsters and N/S Pins hold the European Red Stag Handles. No cracks in the Stag, but some thin edge chips are evident.

This style of knife is emulated by what is known as the Marbles Safety Knife (1898 - present) but somewhat different in construction in Pin placement, length and Guards. Everyone has their opinion on which came first, the chicken or the egg? The blackened age patina 20+ years ago convinced me. Only the backspring was left in the patina aged condition as I first found it... The European Red Stag is also a convincing feature.

Take it or leave it. I don't have to sell it, but I would consider an honorable offer or BIN. Note: To be clear - there is little to no side to side wobble, but some lateral rocker motion in the blade lock position.

And Swing guard is missing. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Knives, Swords & Blades\Collectible Folding Knives\Vintage Folding Knives\Factory Manufactured". The seller is "tallentfarms" and is located in this country: US.

This item can be shipped to United States.

  1. Blade Material: Sheffield Steel
  2. Blade Range: 4 3/8\
  3. Dexterity: Ambidextrous
  4. Modification Description: Swinguard missing
  5. Color: Reddish Brown
  6. Opening Mechanism: Manual
  7. Blade Edge: Plain
  8. Modified Item: Yes
  9. Vintage: Yes
  10. Brand: Wade & Butcher Sheffield England
  11. Blade Type: Blood Groovef Clip Point
  12. Type: Pocketknife
  13. Lock Type: Swinging Lock
  14. Year: 1818 - 1890
  15. Original/Reproduction: Original
  16. Number of Blades: 1
  17. Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
  18. Handle Material: European Red Stag


Extremely RARE Wade & Butcher Swinguard Safety Folding Hunter Vintage Knife    Extremely RARE Wade & Butcher Swinguard Safety Folding Hunter Vintage Knife