THE W & H CO + USA + NEWARK NJ = Whitehead & Hoag.

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Re: THE W & H CO + USA + NEWARK NJ = Whitehead & Hoag.

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Very recently, my trip to the post office produced this advertising pocket knife. It now becomes my most recent example to be posted under this topic or thread. It also became the most recent example to be added to my collection. It is a W & H, two blades, two tang stamps, 3 1/8" closed, all metal, advertising, pocket knife. Both the main blade and the secondary blade tang stamps are the curved or arched style, WITHOUT the USA in the center. The main blade front tang stamp says, "THE W. & H. CO. (over) NEWARK, N.J." The secondary blade front tang stamp also says, "THE W. & H. CO. (over) NEWARK, N.J." The main handle side says, "SCOTTISH UNION & NATIONAL - INSURANCE COMPANY - HARTFORD, CONN." and also has a "coat of arms" or "crest" type of logo or emblem. The other handle side says, "1824-ONE HUNDREDTH ANNIVERSARY-1924" This is my eleventh, W & H pocket knife, that advertises this particular company, business, product, organization, event, etc. My other ten, "SCOTTISH UNION" pocket knives, have ALL been previously posted, under and throughout, this topic or thread. The main blade does NOT have a half stop. The main blade does have a VERY GOOD opening snap. The main blade does have a VERY GOOD closing snap. The secondary blade does have a WEAK half stop. The secondary blade does have a GOOD opening snap. The secondary blade does have a GOOD closing snap. This pocket knife is in EXCELLENT condition. This pocket knife did NOT need cleaning. I just wiped it off. I took some pictures and here it is.
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The Main Blade Front Tang Stamp.
The Main Blade Front Tang Stamp.
The Secondary Blade Front Tang Stamp.
The Secondary Blade Front Tang Stamp.
My Other Ten, Both Sides, "Scottish Union", W & H Pocket Knives.
My Other Ten, Both Sides, "Scottish Union", W & H Pocket Knives.
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Re: THE W & H CO + USA + NEWARK NJ = Whitehead & Hoag.

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Great group of knives Skip!
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Re: THE W & H CO + USA + NEWARK NJ = Whitehead & Hoag.

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Miller Bro's wrote: Tue Jun 17, 2025 7:45 am Great.....
Thank you, Dimitri. 🍻
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