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Home Products First American Butterfly Knife - Patented March 10, 1908

First American Butterfly Knife - Patented March 10, 1908

by Billings and Spencer Co

SKU 1110673

Date Added 01/28/2025

# Available This product is out of stock

Price $500.00

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Overview

This butterfly knife by Billings and Spencer Co was the First American Butterfly Knife Patented March 10, 1908. It has a satin finished blade and nickel plated steel chanel construction handles. Has some scratches, oxidation and wear, otherwise fair condition for its age. 

The First American butterfly knife, patented in 1908. Levine's Guide 3rd Edition makes mention of this on page 287 and shows the patent drawing. The blade is stamped with "Billins Patent March 10, 1908". This knife is in fair condition. It is worn due to its age, but it still opens and flips just fine. This knife is quite rare.

 

Product Details

Blade Length 4

Overall Length 9.375

Closed Length 5.625

Weight (oz) 5.6

Source Previously owned

Additional Specs

Blade Material Unknown

Blade Details Clip Point

Handle Material Metallic

About the Maker

Billings and Spencer Co
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