COLLECTIBLE

UTICA CUTLERY COMPANY "KUTMASTER"

Girl Scouts Of America

“CAMP/POCKET/UTILITY KNIFE”

UTICA, N.Y.

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BONUS COIN

No Reserve. Low Minimum. Priced To Sell.

This VINTAGE UTICA CUTLERY COMPANY "KUTMASTER" OFFICIAL GIRL SCOUTS FOUR-FOLDING BLADE CAMP/POCKET/UTILITY KNIFE is in fine collectible and very useable condition providing a unique find for the young lady in this prestigious organization or the scout knife aficionado collector. References suggest that this beautiful knife/tool has green acrylic scales making up an attractive yet solid handle with its longer than normal and deep nail pulls to facilitate the taking the blades out from the knife body.  

This stainless steel folding blades of this pocket/utility knife shows signs of age, scratches, blade wear, or contact marks from past use. A good cleaning would enhance the greatly enhance the overall appearance. Inside information provides knowledge that this knife was placed into a past owner’s collection and now, is being auctioned to be passed to a new owner.

Famous for its proven design, this knife features a Spear-Shape Pocket Blade for heavy duty cutting, a can opener, a bottle cap opener, a screw driver, and a punch. The scales are fitted with pins and larger shackle/bail for attachment to a clip or lanyard to help to keep this knife handy as well as prevent loss.. This petite but solidly built knife has a very strong back springs to help to hold the blades in place when open. In addition, each blade closes into the knife body cavity with a definite “snap”.

Made by THE UTICA CUTLERY COMPANY, this quality USA, (UTICA, New York) knife is well known for its fabulous reliability. The main spear-shape sharp stainless-steel blade is ready for just about any minor cutting task. It is certain to provide a faithful service while making it a prized item for anyone involved in multiple outdoor/camping adventures.

NOTE ON CONDITION

eBay bidders who are interested in this vintage UTICAL CUTLERY COMPANY "KUTMASTER" OFFICIAL GIRL SCOUTS FOUR-FOLDING BLADE CAMP/POCKET/UTILITY KNIFE should be aware and understand that information suggests that this knife has been used by its previous owner(s), but there is evidence that it has received some proper care and maintenance.

A close look at this vintage knife definitely confirms the early craftsmanship that went into the manufacture of this knife and as a utility tool, it is ready for immediate use or to be placed in another collection to allow its continued noticeable appearance and thereby, making this a superb extraordinary vintage knife acquisition.

The gold-color GSA emblem is set into the light-green scale provides a striking contrast and providing very positive “eye appeal” inviting a desire to examine in giving it a closer look. All the four blades are in good condition and sharp. As mentioned, a good cleaning and some oil to the joints will bring out the beauty of this tool. The silver-nickel bolsters are clean and without unattractive dings, dents, or abrasions. The composite scales are tightly pinned, free of any cracks, chips, hairlines, or damage. As shown in the dimensions, the smaller handle will facilitate a firm grip for a smaller hand.

All the features that have been identified were factored into the overall existing state and potential future use. All this input was taken into consideration in making appropriate value adjustments in setting the minimum bid amount for this auction. The value of this vintage UTICA CUTLERY COMPANY "KUTMASTER" OFFICIAL GIRL SCOUTS FOUR-FOLDING BLADE CAMP/POCKET/UTILITY KNIFE comes with its quality craftsmanship that is expected with a cutler with such provenance.

eBay bidders are encouraged to fully examine all pictures and carefully review this input before making any decision to participate in this auction.

This UTICA CUTLERY COMPANY "KUTMASTER" OFFICIAL GIRL SCOUTS FOUR-FOLDING BLADE CAMP/POCKET/UTILITY KNIFE would definitely be received by anyone with great appreciation and thereby making it an ideal gift or award for that extraordinary dedicated girl guide/scout, scout leader, or civilian who has gone over and beyond in giving time and effort to the organization.

As would be judged from our research for authenticity, close review, and evidenced by examination of the multiple pictures provided in this listing and using the valuation guides*, this high-quality UTICA CUTLERY COMPANY "KUTMASTER" OFFICIAL GIRL SCOUTS FOUR-FOLDING BLADE CAMP/POCKET/UTILITY KNIFE  be graded with the EXCELLENT rating in accordance with the criteria:

EXCELLENT: A knife that shows no more than 10 percent blade wear. Handles are sound with no cracks. Blades snap well. Some discoloration of blades or handles is acceptable. Many have been heavily cleaned. The knife is completely usable; metal is 90-100% and may have a trace of rust and some dark patina; wood/bone/antler 80% original or old finish, smooth surface and edges slightly rounded; minimal wear and no repair; maker's marks, if present, are clear and easily legible.

NOTE: Grading is an art and not an exact science thereby creating the need for sound judgment. To address the wide scope of possibility, most grading guides are purposely vague and somewhat subjective in nature.  Grading combines personal opinion, subject matter research, past experience, and knowledge to allow each individual a distinct perspective in assessing reasonable or acceptable condition. Value determination comes with the rarity, customization, existing item condition as derived from review of available pictures, questions to the seller, and study of pertinent reference materials. Multiple pictures taken at different angles and available lighting may offer the only possible visual overview of specific features along with the revelation of both the highlights and failings to generate an acceptable value that would support a sound decision whether to participate in this auction. A knife that shows no more than 10 percent blade wear. Handles are sound with no cracks. Blades snap well. Some discoloration of blades or handles is acceptable. Many have been heavily cleaned. The knife is complexly usable; metal is 90-100% and may have a trace of rust and some dark patina; wood/bone/antler 80% original or old finish, smooth surface and edges slightly rounded; minimal wear and no repair; maker's marks, if present, are clear and easily legible.

HISTORY: Girl Guides or Girl Scouts is a parallel movement to Scouting. It evolved from the Scouting movement in the early years of the 20th century. Girls were attracted to Scouting from its inception in 1907. In different places around the world, the movement developed in diverse ways. In some places, girls attempted to join Scouting organizations and it was decided that single-gender organizations were a better solution. In other places, girls groups were started, some of them later to open up to boys or merge with boys' organisations. In other instances, mixed groups were formed, sometimes to later split. In the same way, the name Girl Guide or Girl Scout has been used by groups at different times and in different places, with some groups changing from one to another

In 1912, Juliette Gordon Low organized the first meeting of the Girl Guides in the United States. In 1908 Sir Robert Baden-Powell officially founded the Boy Scout Movement in England. He was astounded when a number of girls attended a huge rally at London's Crystal Palace in 1909. He decided the girls should have their own movement and "The Scheme for Girl Guides" was published in the November, 1909 issue of the Boy Scout Gazette. In 1910, Robert asked his sister Agnes to take charge of the movement and in that year, the Girl Guides Association was founded. Juliette Gordon Low was living in London and she met Robert and Agnes Baden-Powell. She worked with the Girl Guides program in England before returning to the United States.

In 1913, the Girl Guides' handbook, How Girls Can Help their Country, was published. It described new roles for women, encouraging them to pursue careers such as astronomers, aviators, doctors, and scientists. In addition the book contained practical information on gardening, first aid, domestic arts, and other subjects.

The name Guide was taken from a famous frontier regiment in the British Indian army, the Corps of Guides, which was noted for its skills in tracking and survival. Two central themes have been present from the earliest days of the Girl Guide/Girl Scout movement: domestic skills and "a kind of practical feminism which embodies physical fitness, survival skills, camping, citizenship training, and career preparation". These two themes have been emphasized differently at different times and by different groups, but have remained central to Girl Guiding and Girl Scouting. In 1913 the Girl Guides became the "Girl Scouts."  More can be read on the Internet at: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Girl_Guides, https://www.girlguiding.org.uk/

BONUS COIN - See Picture

Produced at the British Royal Mint in 2010, this hexagonal-shape English 50 pence coin commemorates the centenary of the Girl Guide movement.  Featuring a repeating pattern of the Girl Guiding identity, the 3 leaves of the trefoil represent the threefold Promise of the Guides - duty to God or religion, duty to country, keeping the Guide Law - while the stalk signifies the love of mankind and the star, friendship. The surrounding inscription "CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF GIRLGUIDING UK", and indicates a "FIFTY PENCE" denomination. This commemorative coin, weighing 8 grams and 27.3 mm in diameter, will be placed in a plastic storage holder to allow proper handling, to provide for its overall protection, and to preserve its present condition and grade.

 

* REFERENCES & ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: Official Scout Blades with Prices Paperback – 2004, By Ed Holbrook, 600 Official Scout Knives By Joseph Richard Kerr, THE OFFICIAL PRICE GUIDE COLLECTOR KNIVES – 10th Edition by C. Houston Price, Shooter's Bible Guide to Knives: A Complete Guide to Hunting Knives, Survival Knives, Folding Knives, Skinning Knives, Sharpeners, and More by Roger Eckstine,  The Complete Guide To Hunting Knives Book; Selecting The Right Blade, by Durwood Hollis, BLADE’S GUIDE TO KNIVES & THEIR VALUES, 7TH EDITION edited by Steve Shackleford, https://www.scoutknives.net/index.php/boy-scout-knives-1/ulster, and various references once found on the Internet at various web sites to include the following: https://www.iknifecollector.com, https://www.americanedgeknives.com, https://knifeforums.com

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Most of the dimensions/features/details/markings of tis vintage quality cutlery are mentioned or shown in the pictures provided. The total shipping weight of this UTICA CUTLERY COMPANY "KUTMASTER" OFFICIAL GIRL SCOUTS FOUR-FOLDING BLADES CAMP/POCKET/UTILITY KNIFE & BONUS COIN together with protective packing materials will be approximately 5 ounces. The United States Postal System (USPS) postage rate guidelines regarding the size, weight, dimensions, location of recipient and value; suggest that this parcel to be shipped to the eBay registered mailing address of the winning bidder using USPS Ground AdvantageTM Service Postage.

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