Stag Horn Knife Appraisal

Vintage Folding Pocket Knife with Engraved Brass Bolsters and Stag Horn Scales

This is a folding lockback-style pocket knife, measuring approximately 4 to 5 inches in the closed position. The construction features a stainless steel clip point blade which shows significant signs of use, including surface scratches, some pitting, and visible sharpening wear along the edge. The handle is constructed with thick brass bolsters at both the pivot and the pommel, each heavily decorated with deeply embossed floral scrollwork patterns. These brass components exhibit a natural aged patina with some tarnish and minor verdigris. The scales are made of jigged stag horn or a high-quality synthetic imitation, featuring deep amber and cream-colored grooves for grip, secured to the liners with three brass pins. The overall condition is fair to good; while the mechanical integrity appears intact, the metal surfaces show clear age-related oxidation and the blade edge has been roughly maintained. The style suggests a late 20th-century manufacture, likely a mass-produced piece from a region like Pakistan or Japan known for similar ornate brass-handled cutlery during the 1970s or 1980s. The craftsmanship is decorative but focuses more on aesthetic appeal than high-end precision.