Description: Vintage 1776-1976 AMERICAN REVOLUTION BICENTENNIAL issue brass-frame canoe folder with mirror-polished blades with gold-etched Liberty Bell on the main blade and serial number on the pen blade. This AMERICAN REVOLUTION BICENTENNIAL issue was made in Japan in mid-1970th; it was a limited-addition run of just 1776 serial-numbered knives. The knives are still in their original "wood crate" boxes and in correctly-numbered packaging (SN 1303, 1305, 1319, 1329, 1358). The knife is about 3-3/4" /9.5 cm closed; the main blade is about 2-3/4” /7 cm; pen blade is about 1-1/4"/3.2 cm; blades are very sharp; tips are intact. Solid brass frame is in excellent condition - no spots or discoloration from storage. Original packaging are in great shape; this set will be a welcome edition to any collection. STAR Japan-made 1976 LET FREEDOM RING brass canoe knife, only 1776 made; UNUSED STAR Japan-made 1976 LET FREEDOM RING brass canoe knife, only 1776 made; UNUSED Click images to enlarge Description Vintage 1776-1976 AMERICAN REVOLUTION BICENTENNIAL issue brass-frame canoe folder with mirror-polished blades with gold-etched Liberty Bell on the main blade and serial number on the pen blade. This AMERICAN REVOLUTION BICENTENNIAL issue was made in Japan in mid-1970th; it was a limited-addition run of just 1776 serial-numbered knives. The knives are still in their original "wood crate" boxes and in correctly-numbered retail packaging. Manufactured in Japan for Star Company - a long-gone Knoxville, TN based importer of mainly Japan-made cutlery products. This little beauty is about 3-3/4" / 9.5 cm closed; the main blade is about 2-3/4” / 7 cm; pen blade is about 1-1/4" / 3.2 cm; both are mirror-polished surgical stainless steel. The blades are very sharp; tips are intact. Solid brass frame is in excellent condition - no spots or discoloration from storage. Original wood box and retail packaging are in great shape as well. This 1976 American Revolution commemorative set will be a welcome edition to any collection. I have four (4) identical knives left. The following serial numbers are available still: 1303, 1305, 1319, 1329. Let me know which SN you want by adding a "note to seller: during the checkout. The knife has not been cleaned or tampered with in any way; 100% original condition; these are the actual photos. Buyers must be over 18 years of age. We combine shipping for up to 3 similar lots; will ship within 24 hrs of cleared payment. No shipping to the UK or Ireland for this item, sorry lads. EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY WE NO LONGER SELL AND/OR SHIP TO RUSSIA, NO EXCEPTIONS! Payment Payment is required within 5 days from the end of the auction. We reserve the right to decline payments from buyers with 0 or high-negative feedback rating. 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Price: 67.96 USD
Location: West Haverstraw, New York
End Time: 2025-02-02T04:57:25.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Authenticity: Original
Blade Edge: Plain
Blade Material: Stainless Steel
Blade Range: 2.76 - 4in.
Blade Type: Drop Point, Pen
Brand: Star
Country/Region of Manufacture: Japan
Dexterity: Ambidextrous
Handle Material: Brass
Modified Item: No
Number of Blades: 2
Opening Mechanism: Manual
Type: Pocketknife
Year: 1976
Original/Reproduction: Original
Vintage: Yes