Vintage J. A. HENCKELS pocket knife

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Description Rare antique wooden handled J. A. HENCKELS German pocket knife. Two stick men dancing symbol on shank as well as J. A. HENCKELS and GERMANY. The thumb pull is jagged teeth like, almost looks like a saw. Wooden handle. It was my late great uncles knife.

Category General Antiques and Collectibles

Medium Wooden handle, not sure what the blade is made of.

Distinguishing marks Two stick men dancing is the symbol for German knife co J. A. Henckels, the knife says J. A. HENCKELS and under the name it says GERMANY. Jagged edge thumb pull on blade.

Condition Excellent

Size and dimensions of this item Aprx 9" open

Date Period Late 1800's - early 1900's

Weight Aprx one pound

History Sorry the knife is dyngy... I was afraid I would ruin it if I tried to clean it.

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