Vintage Camillus NY USA Model 42 Yellow Pyremite Equal End Pen Pocket Knife For Sale

Vintage traditional multi blade slipjoint pocket knife manufactured by the Camillus Cutlery Company in New York USA. Stamped directly with the factory pattern designation number 42 on the secondary blade tang which identifies this model as a classic equal end pen knife utility design. Based on the block-letter style factory stamp layout across four lines on the master ricasso this piece dates to a manufacturing period spanning from 1946 through 1956. This compact pen pocket tool features beautiful smooth yellow Pyremite celluloid synthetic composition handle scales. Please view the knife placed next to the measurement tool or surfaces in the photographs for an approximate description of lengths.

The original high carbon steel clip point and pen blades are in excellent functional condition featuring full factory profiles with clean cutting edges that show no evidence of heavy sharpening wear. The steel faces retain a bright factory finish with light natural aging faint storage scuffs and minor superficial tarnish spots as shown. The tool has outstanding mechanical integrity with great crisp tension on the backsprings across both blades when opening and closing. The smooth yellow Pyremite handle scales are in very good condition with a polished finish and no cracks chips or pin fractures. Built with solid brass liners brass pins and single nickel silver end bolsters. Please inspect all close up photos to confirm the beautiful cosmetic state before buying.