Vintage Imperial Knife Co "Hammer Brand" (Arm & Hammer)  Toothpick Pattern Switchblade with Cracked Ice Celluloid

 Features Cracked Ice Celluloid Wrapped Metal Handles.. 1950's era piece with a 3 1/4" Mirror Polished Carbon Steel Blade. "Cracked Ice" Celluloid Wrapped Metal Handles are very nice with steel Liners and Polished Steel Bolsters. Measures 4 1/4" Closed. Sliding safety works fine. Overall very good condition.

Blade seats below the liners when closed. Action is excellent..Blade lockup is good but has some side to side & up/down blade play.. Polished Carbon Steel Blade is clean and full. Tang is marked "HAMMER BRAND U.S.A." with a arm and bicep. Backside of the tang has patent #'s

Handles are excellent on both sides with nice color with no fading or discoloration with little to no shrinkage. A great addition to the collection.  Nice piece. Includes a custom zippered pouch.