Vintage Hammer Brand Pocket Knife – Two-Blade Jack Knife with Cream Celluloid Handles – USA Made

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Description:

This vintage Hammer Brand two-blade pocket knife features classic cream-colored celluloid handles, steel bolsters, and a traditional jack knife design. With two functional blades and a compact, curved profile, this knife captures the utilitarian style of mid-century American pocketknives.

Maker: Hammer Brand (USA)

Blades: 2 (clip point and pen blade)

Tang Stamp: Hammer Brand with arm-and-hammer logo

Handles: Cream swirl celluloid

Bolsters: Nickel silver

Condition: Blades show light wear and patina consistent with age. Both open and close with good snap. Handles are intact with some surface scuffing and minor discoloration, typical for vintage celluloid.

Approximate Length (Closed): 3 1/8"
Blades: Around 2 1/4" and 1 3/4"

Historical Note:
Hammer Brand knives were originally produced by the Imperial Knife Company of Providence, Rhode Island—a household name in American cutlery from the early 1900s through the 1970s. Known for their affordability and durability, Hammer Brand knives were often a young person’s first pocketknife, sold in hardware stores and general shops across the country. This particular model likely dates from the mid-1950s to 1960s, offering a glimpse into a working-class Americana era when everyday tools were built to last.

All knives in this shop are vintage or pre-owned unless stated otherwise. While many are in excellent condition, they may show normal signs of age or handling such as scuffs, blemishes, or blade wear. I try to document condition as accurately as possible in both the description and photos. Feel free to reach out with any questions!