My uncles and dad worked in the leather industry which flourished in Boston and on the North Shore of Massachusetts during and after World War II.

These three advertising knives represent two of the companies. Two are brass with single blades made by Executive in the USA. They have a key hook on the end. They advertise Northeastern Leather Co., Lynn, Massachusetts. The third knife has two blades and advertises Ben W Seidel & Company which was located in Boston’s leather district. The pieces are in good condition and I don’t believe they were ever used.