Hammer Brand Imperial toothpick Candystripe vintage 1950s switchblade
Hammer Brand Imperial toothpick Candystripe vintage 1950s switchblade
Vintage Hammer Brand toothpick switchblade knife made by the Imperial Knife Co of Providence,RI in the 1950s and designated the model JM90PB. The knife measures 4.25 inches closed and 7 5/8 inches open with brass liners and nickel silver button. The clip blade is nearly full (99%) with some patina and scratches and is stamped Hammer Brand USA with picture of an arm holding a hammer on the front and PAT NOS over two patent numbers on the back ending in 37 & 82. The scales are hollow steel wrapped in candystripe celluloid with slight diagonal pattern on the front and in good condition. The knife works well with blade tip even with the liners when closed, opens strong and very good lockup. It does Not rattle if shaken when open. Safety works. EX condition