Federal Knife Company

[knife7knut]

And here is another, '' high art '' Thornton(as Case called them).

[knife7knut]

And still another Thornton HIGH ART knife. This one is unusual in that the bolsters & liners are one piece and made of aluminum(or pewter).

[New_Windsor_NY]

Not too recently, this pocket knife arrived in a group or lot of pocket knives that I bought. It now becomes my latest example to be posted under this topic or thread. I did NOT buy the group or lot of pocket knives to obtain this particular pocket knife. But, it turned out to be a keeper. It did get added to my general, pocket knife accumulation. It is a THORNTON, two blades, one tang stamp, 3 5/8” closed, a long main blade pull, two springs, tipped bolsters, pocket knife. The main blade front tang stamp says, "THORNTON (over) U.S.A." (a trademark used by Federal Knife Company). The main blade does have a GOOD half stop. The main blade does have a GOOD opening snap. The main blade does have a VERY GOOD closing snap. The secondary blade does have a GOOD half stop. The secondary blade does have a GOOD opening snap. The secondary blade does have a VERY GOOD closing snap. This pocket knife is in GOOD condition. This pocket knife did NOT need cleaning at all.
I just wiped it off. 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.

[CarMan]

I don’t own a Thorton yet, but still collecting the Johnston’s. Just kinda cool to collect a knife with my last name on it, and they are usually very affordable.
Here’s some of my collection.