All About Pocket Knives

Reverand wrote: ↑Sat Mar 21, 2020 8:39 pm Olde Cutler, could that knife be WWII vintage? I understand that brass & nickel were not available.
I don't know, just wondering.

That is a possibility that I had not considered.

Here is my latest Utica, it was gift from my buddy Barry, thanks. I have 3 Pocket Pards that have 14K filled hardware which is what I believed to be the only type Utica made. Well that was until Barry sent me this one. It is a 2 bladed knife and the hardware is Sterling not 14K filled. The bail is marked Sterling. I have searched for Utica's for years and of all the Pocket Pards I have seen all 4 items, a cutting blade, a nail file, a corkscrew and a screwdriver bottle openers combo. This one only has the cutting blade and the nail file. This is a rare one for sure. I have a couple of old Utica catalog's that show Pocket Pards but none show a 2 bladed Sterling model.

Thanks again Barry, Mike

Very nice Mike thanks for sharing those

Cool knife, Mike! Great gift from Barry!

Thanks guys

After reading your post Mike I remember having a Pocket Pard that I thought all the gold was worn off the bolsters,I got out the two Pocket Pard I own,The mottled celluloid is similar to yours,A single backspring (mine is broken) but 3 blades, blade ,corkscrew and can opener. Also stamped "sterling" on the shackle,mine is also missing the bolster cover,it is not a solid bolster as you may be able to see the celluloid handle goes to the end and you can see where the bolster fit over it,not sure how it was attatched.The green pocket Pard has two springs,the file blade is snapped off.My box is also different than the others I've seen,it has a spring loaded hinge, it pops open when you push the small button in the front.It is marked 14 carat gold on shackle.I had an orange one at one time and it was a single backspring,I don't remember the blade configuration.Thanks for showing yours.Sorry about the poor pics.

Very nice! Thanks for showing those. I've seen a box like yours years ago but it was not for sale. These knives are really hard to find in any condition.

Congrats Mike! Good info as well.

Picked up this early Utica WOHELO camp fire girls knife . Pretty hard one to come by .
Thanks for looking .

Mike

Congratulation on a Good Catch!

Arched stamp FJ.

Nice knife.I see you found a different piece of wood foa a background.Excellent photos Ike!

Waukonda wrote: ↑Sat Oct 03, 2020 7:41 pm Arched stamp FJ.

I like that one! Great old knife.
Treefarmer

I didn't even see the background. Great knife.

My two old curved stamp Utica's...

you can never have too many knives.

toomanyknives wrote: ↑Sat Oct 03, 2020 11:03 pm My two old curved stamp Utica's...IMG_0002 (1).JPG

Sweetness.

peanut740 wrote: ↑Sun Oct 04, 2020 1:36 am you can never have too many knives.

I always need one more, peanut740!

doglegg wrote: ↑Sun Oct 04, 2020 2:42 am

toomanyknives wrote: ↑Sat Oct 03, 2020 11:03 pm My two old curved stamp Utica's...IMG_0002 (1).JPG

Sweetness.

Thanks doglegg!

Waukonda wrote: ↑Sat Oct 03, 2020 7:41 pm Arched stamp FJ.

Awesome knife, Waukonda!

Thanks for the comments, everyone. Nice pair toomanyknives!

I bought this little Utica years back. It was about the same size as the old Camillus made stockman I found when I was 14 years old. Unfortunately, I damaged that Craftsman after carrying it for nearly 20 years trying to do something everyone knows you ought not do with a knife. Fast forward around 6 years ago, I wanted a knife similar to what I carried for years. I wanted a carbon steel stockman made in the USA. Bought this Utica for around $42. Of course, being a cheapskate, thought that was too much. However, I feel I got my money’s worth out of her. This old knife got me back into a great hobby. Of course I picked up more Utica knives, but I always have a soft spot for this small gem I got years back. Hope everyone had a good Tuesday.
Phil

Here’s the photos. Thanks everyone.
Phil

That is perfectly sized, looks good and solid!
I love carrying a small/medium stockman.

Reverand wrote: ↑Wed Oct 21, 2020 1:23 am That is perfectly sized, looks good and solid!
I love carrying a small/medium stockman.

Thank you sir. I was pleasantly surprised by this Utica.
Phil