QUEEN
The Queen Cutlery #62 (often referred to as the Large Easy Open or Citrus/Melon knife) produced around 1978 is a traditional folding pocket knife characterized by its specialized "easy open" handle design.
Queen Cutlery #62 ~ Large Easy Open ~ Vintage 1978
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Queen Cutlery #62 ~ Large Easy Open ~ Vintage 1978
Physical Specifications
- Pattern Number: #62.
- Closed Length: Approximately 5.4" to 5.5"
- Blade Length: Roughly 4.25" to 4.36".
- Blade Style: Typically features a long spear or spey blade, often mirror-polished.
- Handle Design: An "Easy Open" notch is carved into the handle, allowing the user to pinch and pull the blade open without using a nail nick.
Materials & Construction (Circa 1978)
- Blade Steel: During this era, Queen primarily used their proprietary "Queen Steel"(stainless steel).
- Handle Materials:Hardware: Polished nickel silver bolsters and an inlay shield.
- Imitation Winterbottom Bone: A common choice for this era, often featuring a distinct jigged pattern.
Identification & Dating
- Tang Stamp: For a 1978 model, the tang (the base of the blade) would typically be stamped with "Queen Steel" or a specific year-coded stamp. Queen used a system where a "78" or similar number might be stamped directly on the tang to denote the year of manufacture.
- Transition Period: 1978 marked a shift for Queen from standard "working" production knives toward more collector-focused series.
- Condition is near mint, minor rub, see all photos
- No box
