Vintage Cattaraugus 21474 Pocket Knife Candy Stripe Celluloid 2-Blade NY Antique for Sale

Vintage Cattaraugus 21474 Pocket Knife Candy Stripe Celluloid 2-Blade NY Antique For Sale

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Vintage Cattaraugus 21474 Pocket Knife Candy Stripe Celluloid 2-Blade NY Antique:
$115.00

Up for sale is an authentic, vintage Cattaraugus Cutlery Co. 2-Blade Folding Pocket Knife, model pattern 21474, manufactured in Little Valley, New York.
This piece is an excellent find for collectors of vintage American pocket knives, featuring a striking, vibrant multi-colored swirling celluloid handle (often referred to by collectors as a "candy stripe," "marble," or "Christmas tree" pattern).
Model 21474 Factory Specifications Decoded:
• 2 = 2-Bladed Knife
• 1 = Single Bolster Design
• 47 = Factory Pattern Frame Shape
• 4 = Celluloid Handle Material
Condition Details:
• Handles/Scales: The multi-colored celluloid scales are beautifully preserved with excellent color vibrancy. There are no signs of major shrinkage or aggressive celluloid outgassing/gas rot. Stable condition.
• Blades: Features the original main clip-point blade and a secondary pen blade. The main blade tang is crisply stamped with the 21474 pattern number. Both blades exhibit an honest, uncleaned vintage steel patina with light, age-appropriate spot pitting. The blades retain excellent profile shapes and have not been aggressively over-sharpened or ground down.
• Mechanics: Good overall snap and structural integrity, main blade has very minor wobble, which is very common for a knife of this age, pen blade is tight.
Please review all high-resolution photos carefully to judge the exact aesthetic condition and blade lengths for yourself. The knife shown is the exact item you will receive. No box Related Items: