Budweiser Advertising Knife Appraisal

Vintage Budweiser Advertising Folding Fisherman's Pocket Knife

This is a multi-tool folding pocket knife, specifically a fisherman's pattern, featuring Budweiser 'King of Beers' advertising. The knife features a high-carbon or stainless steel clip point master blade alongside a secondary specialty blade designed for fishing, which includes a serrated fish scaler edge, a hook disgorger tip, and an integrated bottle opener at the base. The handle scales are constructed from a synthetic cream-colored pearloid or 'cracked ice' celluloid material, exhibiting a decorative iridescent sheen. It is prominently marked with the red Budweiser logo and the 'Anheuser-Busch' eagle emblem. The construction includes polished metal bolsters, likely nickel silver or chrome-plated steel, and brass liners. Regarding condition, the metal components show a natural aged patina with some minor surface oxidation and light scratching consistent with mid-20th-century vintage items. The scales appear intact without significant shrinkage or cracking, which is common for this material. This style of promotional cutlery was popular from the 1950s through the 1970s, often produced by American manufacturers like Colonial or Imperial. The mechanical integrity appears sound with the blades maintaining their original profiles.