World's Fair Pocket Knife 1982 Tennessee Brass Single Blade in Original Box NOS

Description

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For your consideration is the
LAST ONE
of this
NEW OLD STOCK (NOS) collectible vintage 1982 WORLD'S FAIR COMMEMORATIVE SOUVENIR SINGLE-BLADE FOLDING POCKET KNIFE IN THE ORIGINAL BOX
.  This knife commemorates the World's Fair that was held in
KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE May through October 1982
.
NOTE, THIS KNIFE HAS NEVER BEEN USED.  IT HAS BEEN STORED AWAY INSIDE THE ORIGINAL FACTORY BOX SINCE 1982
.
This knife is 40 years old.  The knife in the box weighs approximately 2.0 ounces by itself.  The knife has an overall open measurement of approximately 5.75" in length.  Closed the knife measures approximately 3-3/8"long by 75" wide (including the part of the blade that extends past the sides) and a slim 3/16" thick.  The blade itself measures approximately 2-1/8" long not including the tang.
The drop point blade is made out of stainless "
SURGICAL STEEL
" and is clearly marked as such on the tang.  Please refer to description photo # 9 to verify what I have described.  The opposite side of the knife tang is stamped "PARKER CUT. CO." as can be seen in description photo # 5.  Please refer to the description photos for more details about what I have described.
The pocket knife remains exactly as it was received back in the day.  The blade is easy to pull open with the use of a nail notch that is located along the top edge of the blade.  Again, this knife was never used, inasmuch the knife remains in excellent condition as can easily be verified in the description photos.  Please refer to the description photos to confirm the condition of the knife and for more details about what I have described.
The knife handles are made out of brass (non-magnetic) and are adorned with decorative raised images and words celebrating the World's Fair and Knoxville, TN history.  One side of the knife features images of a rustic
log cabin
,
mountains
and
Davie Crockett holding a flintlock rifle
followed by the names
BOONE
,
CROCKETT
and
JACKSON
along with
KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE
and
1982 WORLD'S FAIR
.   The opposite side of the knife features images of a sitting
NATIVE AMERICAN INDIAN
tending a campfire, a blazing sun with the words "
SOLAR ENERGY
" in the center and the
NASA SPACE SHUTTLE
with the name
COLUMBIA
underneath.  Please refer to description photos # 2 and # 3 for more details about what I have described.
The stainless steel blade remains in excellent condition and retains its original factory sharpened straight cutting edge.  The blade is tightly fitted and opens and closes properly and with the perfect amount of tension.  The brass handles show natural patina from age but can be polished if the new owner so desired.  Please refer to the description photos to confirm the condition of the knife and for more details about what I have described.
The
Parker Cutlery Company
factory box remains in excellent condition also and retains the original factory protective tissue paper wrapping insert.  The cardboard box has no damage as can be verified in the description photos and all the colors and graphics remain clear, crisp and vivid.  Please refer to description photos # 1 and # 8 for more details about what I have described.
This 40-year old handsome looking slim commemorative collectible pocket knife is a beautiful piece to own, use and/or display in your knife collection.  Overall, the knife remains in excellent condition as it has never been used.  Please refer to the description photos to confirm the condition of the pocket knife and for more details about what I have described.
Please look at the description photos closely as they confirm the condition of the pocket knife I describe and accurately depict the item you will receive if you purchase this piece.  If you have any questions or concerns regarding the knife please email me and I will respond ASAP.
The pocket knife will ship from Texas zip code 77362 via USPS First Class Mail safely secured between two pieces of protective cardboard inside a 9.0" x 7.0" x 1.0" shipping envelope weighing approximately 8.0 ounces after packaging.  Buyer pays true shipping cost, if you would like to estimate shipping to your home zip code you can enter the aforementioned shipping information into either the USPS or eBay postal calculator program.
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