Vintage "Yale Our Best Brand" Pocket Knife – Rare 1930s–50s Two-Blade with Swirled Handles

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Description:

Unlock a piece of American cutlery history with this rare vintage pocket knife marked “Yale Our Best Brand”, featuring the distinctive triangle "Yale" tang stamp. Likely produced between the 1930s and 1950s, this knife remains a bit of a mystery—possibly made by a contract manufacturer or jobber brand, adding to its collectible allure.

Though some associate the name with Yale Bros. or Yale Cutlery Co., this knife appears to stand on its own in the vintage market, with no direct ties confirmed—making it a perfect conversation starter for collectors who appreciate obscure and under-the-radar blades.

✨ Features:
Two-blade folding pocket knife

Overall length (closed): 4 1/4"

Large blade length: 3 3/4"

Tang stamp: YALE (inside triangle) / Our Best Brand

Eye-catching swirled handle scales – likely celluloid or early acrylic – deep marbling and subtle shimmer

Nickel silver bolsters, brass liners

Good action, no wobble, and very good snap! The blades are a bit stiff.

Blades are well used and show signs of wear including but not limited to pitting, scratching, and corrosion (see images)

🔍 Collector's Notes:
This piece is a sleeper gem—ideal for collectors of pre-war to mid-century American knives, especially those drawn to enigmatic brands with beautiful, well-preserved details. The deep, colorful handles make it just as striking in a display case as it is in hand.