This is a large vintage lockback folder from UNITED STATES CUTLERY CO. It has a Damascus blade with nice Burlwood handles. Measures 4 1/4 " closed, 7 1/2" open. This is a strong lockback with a good snap. It is from a collection from the 1980`s and 90`s.

• Does not appear to have been used , but has some storage marks on the bolster, see all photos
• No box
• Condition is near mint

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.