Vintage Scout Knife ~

A 4-blade scout pattern knife made by Utica from 1932 to 1942. The tang is marked: "Seneca Cutlery Co. Utica, N.Y. ". Nice brown or cream plastic or celluloid handles that have no cracks or chips. Handles show some wear along the edges. Nice brass liners. Has the "Scout" shield.

Condition is excellent ( Patina consistent with age and use )

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.
NKCA Grading system