Allen Cutlery Co. Newburgh, N.Y.

[Miller Bro's]

My most recent addition to my collection is this all metal pocket knife. While it is NOT actually an ALLEN CUTLERY COMPANY pocket knife, it is a "cousin." It fits right in with the other "cousins" with a similar handle style, such as EAGLE KNIFE CO., the GEO. SCHRADE, IMPERIAL and BOKER Scout utensil kit knives

I have some of these most are red one is a different color. Very interesting and simple knife design

[New_Windsor_NY]

I.....

When you first look at them, they look "cheap" and "flimsy."
But, although they are made with the most basic construction,
they are very sturdy and durable. Just like the wire handle jacks
and also, the scout mess kit utensils.

[New_Windsor_NY]

This afternoon, this pocket knife became the latest addition to my collection. It's another U.S.A., single blade, cap lifter/bottle opener, all metal, 3" closed, advertising fob/key ring pocket knife. The other one like this is posted on the previous page. There are no MAKER markings other than U.S.A. on the handle. The handle has 99% of the factory applied coating. It advertises "POCKET PARDINER NO L 47 - WITH THE EXCLUSIVE SAFE-T-SLIDE." I bought this particular pocket knife because it is a "cousin" of the Allen Cutlery Company, the Eagle Knife Company and the other cutlery companies that manufactured pocket knives of a similar style/pattern. This particular fob/key ring pocket knife has a slide lock which works fine. It needed no cleaning. I took some pictures and here it is.
Click on a picture to ENLARGE.

Here are my other three pocket knives with the
same/similar, factory applied handle coating:
viewtopic.php?f=35&t=7445&start=120#p921145

Here is my other "slide lock" pocket knife:
viewtopic.php?f=35&t=7445&start=120#p928534


Here is the link to the Eagle Knife Company topic/thread:
viewtopic.php?f=35&t=62550

[Papa Bones]

This afternoon, this pocket knife became the latest addition to my collection. It's another U.S.A., single blade, cap lifter/bottle opener, all metal, 3" closed, advertising fob/key ring pocket knife.

Interesting find Skip. Great shape. Neat locking idea! Is the frame a painted finish or some kind of plating with print!?

[New_Windsor_NY]

Interesting.....

Thank you Smitty.
I don't know exactly what material the handle coating is made
of, or how the handle coating is applied. But I'm 99.999% sure
that it isn't paint. It gives the appearance of being covered in
leather.

[TPK]

Interesting.....

Thank you Smitty.
I don't know exactly what material the handle coating is made
of, or how the handle coating is applied. But I'm 99.999% sure
that it isn't paint. It gives the appearance of being covered in
leather.

Very interesting find Skip! If you find out anything about the coating please let me know what you found out. Thanks & cool find my friend!

[New_Windsor_NY]

Very.....

Thank you Tom.
I am going to investigate the handle coating question.
I have a few other pocket knives with the same type of
coating on the handles. I think it was applied to the handle(s)
so the user had a better grip, instead of gripping just the bare metal.
I don't believe that it was applied strictly as a decorative feature. But.....

[New_Windsor_NY]

Yesterday afternoon I added this to my collection. It is another ALLEN CUTLERY COMPANY, NEWBURGH, N.Y. (1917-1925), single blade, 4 7/8" closed, 8 5/8" open, pocket knife. This is my fourth pocket knife of this particular pattern. It is the elusive pattern No.20, the "Ni**er Chaser." That's not my term, see the pattern ad, the last picture on page 9. It has no tang stamp(s), both stamps are on the handle. This "20" still has 99.999% of the factory applied handle oxidation. It is in FANTASTIC condition and required no cleaning. I took some pictures and here it is.
Click on a picture to ENLARGE.

[Papa Bones]

Yesterday afternoon I added this to my collection. It is another ALLEN CUTLERY COMPANY, NEWBURGH, N.Y. (1917-1925), single blade, 4 7/8" closed, 8 5/8" open, pocket knife.

Awesome looking knife Skip. Congrats on the find!

[New_Windsor_NY]

Awesome.....

Thank you Smitty.

[Miller Bro's]

Yesterday afternoon I added this to my collection. It is another ALLEN CUTLERY COMPANY, NEWBURGH, N.Y. (1917-1925), single blade, 4 7/8" closed, 8 5/8" open, pocket knife. This is my fourth pocket knife of this particular pattern. It is the elusive pattern No.20, the "Ni**er Chaser." That's not my term, see the pattern ad, the last picture on page 9. It has no tang stamp(s), both stamps are on the handle. This "20" still has 99.999% of the factory applied handle oxidation. It is in FANTASTIC condition and required no cleaning. I took some pictures and here it is.
Click on a picture to ENLARGE.

Outstanding condition

I would like to find one of these for my collection

[New_Windsor_NY]

Outstanding.....

Thank you Dimitri.

[Miller Bro's]

Some more for the thread.

[New_Windsor_NY]

Some more for the thread.

Thank you for posting them Dimitri.
How about a small family reunion of "ALLEN" cousins?

[Papa Bones]

Some more for the thread.

Some more for the thread.

Thank you for posting them Dimitri.
How about a small family reunion of "ALLEN" cousins?

Very nice groups there guys.

[New_Windsor_NY]

Very.....

Thank you Smitty.

[Miller Bro's]

Thank you for posting them Dimitri.
How about a small family reunion of "ALLEN" cousins?

You're welcome Skip

These knives are simple but I really like them, very nice group of them you have there

[New_Windsor_NY]

This morning, this pocket knife became the latest addition to my collection and to this topic/thread. It's another U.S.A., single blade, cap lifter/bottle opener, all metal, 3" closed, advertising fob/key ring pocket knife. This is my third fob/key ring pocket knife in this pattern or style. The other two have been previously posted under this topic/thread. There are no MAKER markings other than U.S.A. on the handle. One side of the handle advertises "TERMINAL CAFE - BROAD OLNEY - BARRY, MARTY, JACK, PAT, TONY, CHAS" and the other side says nothing. I bought this particular pocket knife because it is a "cousin" of the Allen Cutlery Company, the Eagle Knife Company and the other cutlery companies that manufactured pocket knives of a similar style/pattern. This particular fob/key ring pocket knife has a slide lock which works fine. It needed no cleaning. I took some pictures and here it is.
Click on a picture to ENLARGE.

Here is the link to the Eagle Knife Company topic/thread:
https://www.allaboutpocketknives.com/kn ... 35&t=62550

[Papa Bones]

This morning, this pocket knife became the latest addition to my collection and to this topic/thread. It's another U.S.A., single blade, cap lifter/bottle opener, all metal, 3" closed, advertising fob/key ring pocket knife. There are no MAKER markings other than U.S.A. on the handle. One side of the handle advertises "TERMINAL CAFE - BROAD OLNEY - BARRY, MARTY, JACK, PAT, TONY, CHAS" and the other side says nothing. I bought this particular pocket knife because it is a "cousin" of the Allen Cutlery Company, the Eagle Knife Company and the other cutlery companies that manufactured pocket knives of a similar style/pattern. This particular fob/key ring pocket knife has a slide lock which works fine. It needed no cleaning. I took some pictures and here it is.
Click on a picture to ENLARGE.

Here is the link to the Eagle Knife Company topic/thread:
https://www.allaboutpocketknives.com/kn ... 35&t=62550

Very clean looking knife Skip. Another nice addition!!

[New_Windsor_NY]

Very.....

Thank you Smitty.

[New_Windsor_NY]

This morning, this pocket knife became the latest addition to my collection and to this topic/thread. It's another U.S.A., single blade, cap lifter/bottle opener, all metal, 3" closed, advertising fob/key ring pocket knife. This is my fourth fob/key ring pocket knife in this pattern or style. The other three have been previously posted under this topic/thread. There are no MAKER markings other than U.S.A. on the handle. One side of the handle advertises "READING AUTO RADIATOR WORKS - 520 SPRUCE ST. FR 4-8856" and the other side says nothing. I bought this particular pocket knife because it is a "cousin" of the Allen Cutlery Company, the Eagle Knife Company and the other cutlery companies that manufactured pocket knives of a similar style/pattern. This particular fob/key ring pocket knife has a slide lock which works fine. It needed no cleaning. I took some pictures and here it is.
Click on a picture to ENLARGE.

Here is the link to the Eagle Knife Company topic/thread:
https://www.allaboutpocketknives.com/kn ... 35&t=62550

[Papa Bones]

This morning, this pocket knife became the latest addition to my collection and to this topic/thread. It's another U.S.A., single blade, cap lifter/bottle opener, all metal, 3" closed, advertising fob/key ring pocket knife.

Another nice find Skip. Very clean piece.

[New_Windsor_NY]

Another.....

Thank you Smitty.
The "style" of the telephone number on it, FR 4-8856 (two letters & five numbers), dates it to the 1930's.
https://www.allaboutpocketknives.com/kn ... 35&t=71682

[New_Windsor_NY]

This morning, this pocket knife became the latest addition to my collection and to this topic/thread. It's another U.S.A., single blade, cap lifter/bottle opener, all metal, 3" closed, advertising fob/key ring pocket knife. This is my fifth fob/key ring pocket knife in this pattern or style. The other four have been previously posted under this topic/thread. There are no MAKER markings other than U.S.A. on the handle. One side of the handle advertises "FICKES SERVICE STATION - NEWVILLE, PH. 191-J PA." and the other side says nothing. I bought this particular pocket knife because it is a "cousin" of the Allen Cutlery Company, the Eagle Knife Company and the other cutlery companies that manufactured pocket knives of a similar style/pattern. This particular fob/key ring pocket knife has a slide lock which works fine. It needed no cleaning. I took some pictures and here it is.
Caption(s), if any, are on the BOTTOM of the corresponding picture(s).
Click on a picture to ENLARGE.

Here is the link to the Eagle Knife Company topic/thread:
viewtopic.php?f=35&t=62550

[Papa Bones]

This morning, this pocket knife became the latest addition to my collection and to this topic/thread. It's another U.S.A., single blade, cap lifter/bottle opener, all metal, 3" closed, advertising fob/key ring pocket knife. This is my fifth fob/key ring pocket knife in this pattern or style. The other four have been previously posted under this topic/thread. There are no MAKER markings other than U.S.A. on the handle. One side of the handle advertises "FICKES SERVICE STATION - NEWVILLE, PH. 191-J PA." and the other side says nothing. I bought this particular pocket knife because it is a "cousin" of the Allen Cutlery Company, the Eagle Knife Company and the other cutlery companies that manufactured pocket knives of a similar style/pattern. This particular fob/key ring pocket knife has a slide lock which works fine. It needed no cleaning. I took some pictures and here it is.

Great shape. Another fine addition.