Vintage Imperial Knife Co Toothpick Pattern Switchblade with Candystripe Celluloid Wrapped Handles & Finger Guard

 Features exceptional "Candystripe" Celluloid Wrapped Metal Handles.. 1950's era piece with a 3 1/4" Mirror Polished Carbon Steel Blade. Candystripe Celluloid Wrapped Metal Handles with Brass Liners and Polished Steel Bolsters. Top bolster features built in Finger Guards. Measures 4 1/4" Closed. Sliding safety works fine.

Overall Good-Very Good condition. Blade seats deep in the handle when closed and is centered. Nice action and lockup is very good. Polished Carbon Steel Blade is full but has some staining and pitting on both sides, (see pics). Tang is marked "IMPERIAL PROV. USA". Back side of tang has patent numbers.

Handles are excellent on both sides with very nice color with minimal staining & discoloration...A great addition to the collection . Beautiful piece. Includes a custom zippered pouch.