Utica Cutlery Tortoise Folder ~ Vintage

This a nice old knife, maybe antique, research indicates pre 1937 ( arched tang stamp). Main blade is a pen and other blade is a file blade that opens from opposite side. The handle is a deep colored,Faux Tortoise shell. It has been used and has some patina consistent with age. Closed : 3 3/8" Condition is Excellent, see chart below.

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.