{"product_id":"vintage-hammer-brand-usa-equal-end-2-blade-jack-knife-pearlescent-handle-147","title":"Vintage Hammer Brand USA Equal End 2-Blade Jack Knife Pearlescent Handle (147)","description":"\u003cblockquote data-start=\"1024\" data-end=\"1671\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"3h1ku8\" dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1062\" data-end=\"1077\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eDescription\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1079\" data-end=\"1275\"\u003eA classic piece of American pocket-knife history, this vintage\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1142\" data-end=\"1179\"\u003eHammer Brand equal-end jack knife\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efeatures two traditional folding blades and attractive cream-colored pearlescent handle scales.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1277\" data-end=\"1658\"\u003eThe main blade carries the recognizable\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1317\" data-end=\"1371\"\u003eHammer Brand arm-and-hammer tang stamp with U.S.A.\u003c\/strong\u003e, identifying this as an Imperial-era Hammer Brand knife rather than an earlier New York Knife Company example. Imperial acquired the historic Hammer Brand trademark during the 1930s and used it extensively on affordable American-made pocket knives.\u003cspan class=\"contents\" data-content-reference-start=\"1630\" data-content-reference-end=\"1662\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1660\" data-end=\"1858\"\u003eThis traditional equal-end pattern has a long spear\/pen-style main blade accompanied by a smaller secondary pen blade. Both blades feature nail-nick opening, with rounded metal bolsters at each end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1860\" data-end=\"2037\"\u003eIts age, visible patina and pearlescent scales give this knife plenty of vintage character and make it an interesting addition to a collection of classic American pocket knives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"3ctv9l\" dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2039\" data-end=\"2068\"\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2070\" data-end=\"2452\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2070\" data-end=\"2080\"\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHammer Brand\u003cbr data-start=\"2093\" data-end=\"2096\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2096\" data-end=\"2113\"\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eImperial Knife Company\u003cbr data-start=\"2136\" data-end=\"2139\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2139\" data-end=\"2151\"\u003ePattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eEqual End Jack Knife\u003cbr data-start=\"2172\" data-end=\"2175\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2175\" data-end=\"2186\"\u003eBlades:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e2\u003cbr data-start=\"2188\" data-end=\"2191\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2191\" data-end=\"2206\"\u003eMain blade:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSpear\/pen-style\u003cbr data-start=\"2222\" data-end=\"2225\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2225\" data-end=\"2245\"\u003eSecondary blade:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePen blade\u003cbr data-start=\"2255\" data-end=\"2258\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2258\" data-end=\"2270\"\u003eOpening:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNail nick\u003cbr data-start=\"2280\" data-end=\"2283\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2283\" data-end=\"2294\"\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCream pearlescent synthetic\u003cbr data-start=\"2322\" data-end=\"2325\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2325\" data-end=\"2338\"\u003eBolsters:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMetal\u003cbr data-start=\"2344\" data-end=\"2347\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2347\" data-end=\"2361\"\u003eTang mark:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eHammer Brand arm-and-hammer \/ U.S.A.\u003cbr data-start=\"2398\" data-end=\"2401\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2401\" data-end=\"2413\"\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eUSA\u003cbr data-start=\"2417\" data-end=\"2420\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2420\" data-end=\"2434\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eVintage Pre-Owned\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2454\" data-end=\"2847\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2864\" data-end=\"2910\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2864\" data-end=\"2910\"\u003eVintage Pre-Owned – Fair to Good Condition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2912\" data-end=\"3166\"\u003eThis knife shows substantial age and previous use. Both blades exhibit scratches, staining, patina and areas of oxidation consistent with an older working pocket knife. The blades have also seen sharpening and show some loss from their original profiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"3168\" data-end=\"3354\"\u003eThe pearlescent handle scales remain attractive overall and show normal age-related marks and discoloration. The bolsters, liners and backsprings show additional patina and surface wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"3356\" data-end=\"3451\"\u003eThe knife has\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3370\" data-end=\"3403\"\u003enot been polished or restored\u003c\/strong\u003e, preserving the vintage character and markings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"3453\" data-end=\"3583\"\u003ePlease review all photographs carefully for exact cosmetic condition.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3523\" data-end=\"3583\"\u003eThe knife pictured is the actual knife you will receive.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Imperial USA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44946297978931,"sku":"EHB0147","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0605\/8092\/1395\/files\/HammerBrandUSAEqualEnd2-BladeJackKnifeFront.jpg?v=1790782290","url":"https:\/\/shandonsteel.com\/products\/vintage-hammer-brand-usa-equal-end-2-blade-jack-knife-pearlescent-handle-147","provider":"Shandon Steel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}