VTG United Boker Solingen Germany UC129IP Gentleman Pearl Pocket Knife #407 For Sale

Up for sale is a stunning, pristine example of a vintage United Boker \"Gentleman\" Canoe Folding Pocket Knife (Model UC129IP). This piece features beautiful, vibrant Pearl Swirl (imitation pearl) handle scales and is stamped with the limited production serial number 407 on the bolster.The knife has been safely tucked away for 30 years.-Blade Action: Pristine. The blade snaps open and closed with excellent, crisp tension. Zero wobble or blade play when locked.-Blade Cosmetics: Never used, carried, or sharpened. The factory edge remains untouched, and the mirror-polished finish on the blades is exceptionally clean.-Handle Cosmetics: The pearl swirl handle scales are in beautiful condition, completely free of chips, cracks, or shrinkage. The brass pins and shield are flush and tight.-Frame & Backspring Cosmetics: Shows dark visual pitting and surface oxidation along the backspring spine and inner liners from 30+ years in storage. The main blades and outer handles remain unaffected-Markings: The main blade features a gorgeous frosted etching reading \"Gentleman\" alongside the model stamp UC129IP. The tang is deeply stamped with the highly collectible \"United Boker, Solingen Germany\" tree logo.This knife is a fascinating relic from a very short, specific window in pocket knife history. In 1983, Boker closed its long-standing USA production factory in Maplewood, New Jersey. Shortly thereafter, Boker formed a brief, strategic distribution alliance in the United States under the \"United Boker\" banner (partnering with United Cutlery) to continue bringing elite German-engineered cutlery to the American market.Manufactured in Solingen, Germany—the world-renowned \"City of Blades\"—during the mid-to-late 1980s, these knives combined traditional German craftsmanship with sleek American marketing. Because this partnership dissolved a few years later when Boker reorganized its independent US distribution, authentic \"United Boker\" stamped knives were only produced for a limited time.**Sold as-is; perfect project for a collector who likes to clean and tune vintage carbon steel. Smoke free home. Fast shipping**