Star "DEER SLAYER' Clasp Knife ~ Vintage 

Vintage (circa 1980's) Star Deer Slayer Large Clasp Knife model #3330. Hand crafted in Seki Japan.Measures 5.38" closed. 9 3/4" open. Tang stamping: STAR HAND CRAFTED on front and 3330 440 STAINLESS on reverse. Hi-Stainless steel blade engraved with deer scene. Laminated wood handles , Silver shield inlay on handle says Deer Slayer. Nickel bolsters.  Made  for STAR HARDWARE & SUPPLY Knoxville TN.

• Never used, carried or sharpened
• No box
• Condition is near mint, see all 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.