An old Kinfolks interchangeable knife and hatchet set with its original leather sheath.
Brand: Kinfolks (Case Family)
Made in: Little Valley, NY, U.S.A
When: 1927-48
Pattern: Interchangeable Hunting Knife & Hatchet set
Assembled Knife Overall Length: 9.5”
Assembled Knife Blade Length: 5"
Overall Knife Blade Length w/ Tang: 6.5”
Assembled Hatchet Overall Length: 10.5”
Assembled Hatchet Blade Length: 6"
Overall Hatchet Blade Length: 7.5”
Handle Length: 4.5"
Handle: Layers of Black, White, and “Creamed Corn” synthetic, with Brass surrounding the steel base. Locking/release mechanism for blades on the butt end.
Tang Stamps, Knife: "Kinfolks U.S.A.” mark on the front tang
Blade Stamp, Hatchet: “Kinfolks INCORPORATED” mark on the throat
Sheath: Brown leather belt sheath.
Condition, Knife Blade: Used. Blade is free of damage or excessive wear. When blade is inserted into the handle, there’s a hint of slight side-to-side movement.
Condition, Hatchet Blade: Used. Edge shows evidence of sharpening. Reverse side has two areas of tarnish on the head, and light scuffing from an apparent attempt to buff them out. Like the knife blade, there’s a hint of side-to-side movement when the blade is inserted into the handle.
Condition, Handle: No chips, cracks, or dings - just light patina from age & use.
Condition, Sheath: Shows light to moderate scuffing from handling, but is free of damage or excessive wear.
