QUEEN
Queen Steel #54 Classic, Small 3-Blade Stockman ~ Mother of Pearl ~ Vintage 1951-1954
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Queen Steel #54 Classic, Small 3-Blade Stockman ~ Mother of Pearl ~ Vintage 1951-1954
The Queen Steel #54 (frequently referred to as the Model #54 Pearl Mini Stockman or Three Blade Pen knife) from the 1951–1954 era is a highly collectible, vintage pocket knife manufactured by Queen Cutlery in Titusville, Pennsylvania.
During the 1951–1954 timeframe, Queen utilized a distinct script or block tang stamp configuration (often featuring a "Big Q" or "Q STAINLESS" emblem), making knives from these exact years highly recognizable to collectors.
Specifications
- Pattern / Knife Type: 3-Blade Pen / Mini Stockman Folder
- Closed Length: 2 11/16 inches
- Blade Steel: Proprietary "Queen Steel" (an early, highly durable 440-series stainless steel innovation that Queen pioneered)
- Frame Construction: Brass liners and spacers
- Bolsters: Nickel Silver
Blade Configuration
The #54 is equipped with three small, tight slipjoint blades powered by strong backsprings.
- Main Blade: 2-inch Clip Point blade with a traditional nail nick
- Second Blade: 1 3/8-inch Pen blade
- Third Blade: 1 3/16-inch Sheepsfoot blade
Handle Scale Materials
While Queen used various handles across its catalog during the 1950s (such as their famous Winterbottom bone), the #54 pattern from this specific era is most famous for its genuine Mother of Pearl scales. These handles are pinned directly to the brass frame and generally lack a shield, allowing the natural iridescence of the pearl to remain uninterrupted.
- Never used, carried or sharpened
- Condition is near mint
