Description: Vintage/Rare Four Blade All Purpose Camp Knife by PAL Cutlery NY USA circa 1953The PAL Cutlery Company was originally established in Plattsburg, New York as the PAL Blade & Tool Company around 1925. Most of the products they produce were inexpensive tools and razor blades. In 1939, PAL acquired the cutlery division of Remington Arms Company. In 1940 they began producing “War Knives” for US military use under the PAL Cutlery Company name. At the end of WWII PAL continued to produce pocketknife patterns using left over stock material from the war production. The patterns were limited but similar to design, quality, and craftsmanship to the Remington brand. PAL continued pocketknives production until 1953. This four blade Utility/Camp Knife comes with rust-free high carbon steel Blades. Features (1) a high carbon steel spear shaped main blade, (2) a screwdriver-bottle cap lifter, (3) a can opener and (4) a leather punch (awl). All blades are tight to the frame with no wobble and have half-open lock safety feature, except the main spear blade.The spear shaped main blade has a clean, sharp tang stamp indicating an arched PAL CUTLERY CO. over MADE over IN USA suggesting vintage year circa 1953.The jigged black delrin handles are brass pinned, well-aligned with the steel knife frames, steel bolsters and steel spacers. The silver/nickel bolsters are full, no damage and has a steel shackle at one end. Overall knife lengths are 3 5/8" closed.Absolutely! No selling to minors. Bidders must be of legal age to participate on this auctionShipping only to USA AddressOnly payment by PAYPAL accepted and expected to be received within 3 days of auction close.Thank you for your interest!
Price: 109.99 USD
Location: Los Angeles, California
End Time: 2025-01-22T19:50:22.000Z
Shipping Cost: 6.95 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Blade Material: Carbon Steel
Dexterity: Ambidextrous
Blade Range: Under 2.75in.
Opening Mechanism: Manual
Tools: Leather Awl, Pen Blade, Can Opener, Bottle Opener, Screw Driver
Blade Edge: Plain
Modified Item: No
Vintage: Yes
Brand: PAL
Blade Type: Spear Point
Lock Type: Slipjoint
Type: Camp Knife
Year: 1953
Original/Reproduction: Original
Number of Blades: 4
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Handle Material: Jigged Delrin