Vintage Scout Knife ~

Richards Sheffield Scout Knife

Made in Sheffield, England 1934-1982

Nice black/green swirl celluloid handle scales. High carbon steel spear point blade, Polished stainless steel cap lifter screwdriver and can opener. All of the blades have good strong snap. Tang stamped with Richards Sheffield logo. Steel fluted bolsters, liners, inlaid crest shield, and bail. Nice old collectible scout pocket knife. Great condition with a nice patina.

• Blade Material: High Carbon Steel & Stainless Steel
• Handle Material: Swirl Celluloid
• Blade Length: 2-1/2 
• Closed Length: 3-5/8
• Condition is excellent ( main blade has small notch, see photos )

 NKCA Grading system

MINT: A factory fresh knife, absolutely original as it came from the manufacturer, not carried or sharpened, a perfect knife.

NEAR MINT: A new knife that has seen sometimes, show some slight carry or shop wear, blades snap perfectly, handles show no cracks.

EXCELLENT: Shows no more than 10% blade wear, handles are sound, no cracks, blades snap good.

VERY GOOD: About 25% blade wear, slight cracks in handles, may have one lazy blade, stamping clearly visible to the naked eye, no blades changed or repaired.

FAIR: 50% blade wear, blades lazy, cracks and chips in handles, handles replaced with same type, blades repaired, stampings faint but readable with a glass.

POOR: Blades very worn, handles bad or missing, blades have been replaced with the same type, reading of the stamp is almost impossible, even with a glass, good mostly only for parts.