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.

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