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Ben Feingold Knife Chicago Union Stockyard. Etched Blade Says For Flask Vintage "Jack Knife Ben" Union Stock Yards Pocket Knife - 3 5/8" ClosedETCH: Reads "FOR FLESH ONLY" under magnification
Standard Ben Prohibition-era knives 1920-1933 are etched "FOR FLASK ONLY". This example clearly shows an "E" when magnified. I am listing it exactly as it appears on this knife. See Photo #3 for 10x close-up of etch. Could be a factory error, variant, or mis-strike. No documented "Flesh" Ben knives that I'm aware of, which is why I'm pricing it as a potential oddity. You decide what you're seeing.Condition:
3 5/8" closed, bone handles
Strong snap open/close, no blade wobble
No cracks or chips in bone
Blades show honest use but plenty of life left
Etch visible but light as expected for age — see all photos
No repairs, modifications, or regrindsHistory: Union Stock Yards knives were made for concealing flat liquor flasks during Prohibition. Most were etched "FOR FLASK ONLY". Price: $500
Priced as a potential error/variant. Serious collectors know what these bring. If you're looking for a standard "Flask" example, this may not be it.Photos: Multiple hi-res photos including magnified etch detail. What you see is what you get.Terms: Sold as-is, as shown and described. No returns on etch interpretation. Please review all photos and ask questions before buying.
