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🇺🇸 c.1958–1960 Queen Q Steel 5” Toothpick – Genuine Winterbottom Bone – Superb Mechanics - Well made knife
Offered here is an exceptional vintage Queen Cutlery Q Steel large toothpick, measuring approximately 5 inches closed and featuring beautiful genuine Winterbottom bone handles.
The knife carries Queen’s distinctive crowned Q STEEL tang stamp, dating this example to approximately 1958–1960. It is a wonderful representation of the substantial construction, distinctive bone work and craftsmanship associated with vintage Queen Cutlery.
Premium Genuine Winterbottom Bone
The handles are a major highlight of this knife. They display the unmistakable long, irregular grooves and warm natural coloration associated with genuine vintage Winterbottom bone.
The pile side is particularly remarkable, exhibiting exactly the deep, pronounced longitudinal character and contrasting honey-to-brown coloration collectors seek in premium Winterbottom. The opposite side has its own attractive character and coloration.
No cracks are noted in either handle.
Superb Mechanics & Construction
The mechanics of this knife are outstanding.
The long clip-point blade has strong, authoritative snap and is exceptionally solid in the open position with absolutely no blade wobble or play noted. The knife feels tight, strong and durable in hand, with excellent fit throughout—a fine example of the quality construction for which vintage Queen knives are respected.
Blade Condition
Has been lightly sharpened, but importantly, there is no notable blade loss observed. It remains very full and retains its original blade profile, including an excellent point and the long, sweeping shape that gives the 5-inch toothpick pattern its distinctive appearance.
The single blade displays attractive surviving finish along with minor marks and signs of age/use appropriate for a vintage knife.
Highlights
* Approximately 5” closed
* Large single-blade toothpick pattern
* c.1958–1960 crowned Q STEEL tang stamp
* Genuine vintage Winterbottom bone
* Outstanding pile-side Winterbottom character
* Warm honey, amber and brown coloration
* No handle cracks noted
* Superb mechanics
* Strong, authoritative blade snap
* Absolutely no blade wobble or play noted
* Tight, well-fitted construction
* Lightly sharpened
* No notable blade loss
* Retains its original blade profile
* Nickel-silver bolsters
* Brass liners
* Made in the USA
This is an especially appealing vintage Queen: large 5-inch toothpick pattern, premium genuine Winterbottom bone, a very full blade and superb mechanics. It has the appearance collectors want while remaining remarkably tight and solid for a knife approaching seven decades old.
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Thanks for your interest!
Kind regards,
Perry
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