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Vintage Imperial Ireland 2-Blade Pocket Knife – "Cronatron Welding Systems, Inc." Corporate Advertising – White Covers with Oval Shield & Grooved Bolsters – 3-1/8" Closed
Up for sale/sale is a collectible vintage Imperial Ireland 2-blade promotional slipjoint pocket knife, produced for Cronatron™ Welding Systems, Inc.
Measuring approximately 3-1/8" closed, this equal-end pen/jack pattern features clean white composite covers, grooved bolster accents, and dual blades.
Key Features & Collector Specs:
Historic Tang Stamp: Stamped "Imperial / Ireland" on the mark-side ricasso of the master clip point blade.
Dual Blade Setup: Primary clip-point master blade for utility work paired with a secondary pen blade for fine detail tasks.
Classic Industrial Advertising: Clean blue corporate text on the reverse cover reading "Cronatron TM / Welding Systems, Inc", paying homage to the historic industrial welding alloy firm.
Construction Details: Crisp brass liners, polished white handle scales, an inlaid classic oval shield on the front, and fluted lines across the equal-end bolsters.
Physical & Cosmetic Condition:
Blades & Snap: Blades retain strong original profile with good working snap and solid open stops. Clean cutting edges with minor cosmetic surface marks consistent with age and light carry.
Handles & Frame: Smooth white covers with no cracks, chips, or pin cracks. The blue advertising print remains legible.
Liners & Bolsters: Brass liners are straight; bolsters show honest vintage toning and light handling patina.
A neat addition for collectors of vintage Irish-made Imperial cutlery, advertising pocketknives, or trade/welding memorabilia.
Please inspect all high-resolution macro photos closely to assess blade condition, snap, and tang stamping. Securely packaged and shipped with tracking.
