M.S.A. Marbles Safety Axe Company Vintage Folding Sheath Pocket Knife with leather belt sheath. Guard has lanyard hole.
Tang stamp reads: M.S.A. CO. GLADSTONE MICH. U.S.A.
Guard reads: PAT. ALLOWS
Handle reads: MARBLES SAFETY AXE CO. GLADSTONE MICH. U.S.A.
Measures: 5-1/2\" OAL Closed .. 10\" Open
Condition: Blade edge is free of any nicks or cracks .. blade show signs of poor sharpening techniques as can be seen in the photos as scratches .. should clean up fairly easily by someone who knows what they are doing. Has a good point .. the back (spine) has indentations that go into the swedge .. very strong spring with great span .. handles are also excellent and tight .. WE HAVE HAD SEVERAL OFFERS TO END THIS ITEM...AS A POLICY WE DO NOT END ITEM\'S EARLY...THANK YOU
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On Aug-11-16 at 10:54:36 PDT, seller added the following information:
Has been pointed out to me the this knife is missing the pivoting hand guard which would attach with a pin through the hole in the tang area...but you probably already knew that ;)