afishhunter
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I have an old, no name, Made In USA serpentine jack knife. Did they make celluloid covers to look like jigged black bone or horn?
I'm pretty sure this knife has less than zero collector value, and was an inexpensive knife when new, since it has iron or plain steel bolsters and liners (they rust). So I would not be decreasing the value if I put new covers on ... right?
The covers are shrunk and cracked. The gaps between the bolsters and covers is wide enough for an Opinel number 8 blade tip to fit. (I had to clean the gunk out somehow) since the gaps are so big, I suspect the covers may be celluloid. I don't think the gaps are a result of poor fitting at the factory, since there are no gaps between the liners and back springs, the blades are perfectly centered, and the back springs are flush when the blades are closed, at the half stop, and fully open.
I'm pretty sure this knife has less than zero collector value, and was an inexpensive knife when new, since it has iron or plain steel bolsters and liners (they rust). So I would not be decreasing the value if I put new covers on ... right?
The covers are shrunk and cracked. The gaps between the bolsters and covers is wide enough for an Opinel number 8 blade tip to fit. (I had to clean the gunk out somehow) since the gaps are so big, I suspect the covers may be celluloid. I don't think the gaps are a result of poor fitting at the factory, since there are no gaps between the liners and back springs, the blades are perfectly centered, and the back springs are flush when the blades are closed, at the half stop, and fully open.
