Queen Cutlery PH-D2 #20 Folding Knife – Cocobolo Wood Handles – 5" Closed – Original Box

This Queen Cutlery PH-D2 #20 folding knife showcases the elegance and durability that made Queen a staple of American cutlery. Crafted in Titusville, Pennsylvania, this knife features a single long clip point blade of D2 tool steel, renowned for its edge retention and toughness. The blade is etched Queen Cutlery Co #20 and tang-stamped with the Queen logo and Titusville, PA PH-D2.

At 5" closed, it offers a commanding size while retaining a slim, traditional slip joint design. The handles are richly grained cocobolo wood, polished to a warm, deep luster, and accented with nickel silver bolsters and brass pins. This knife appears to have never been sharpened, carried, or used, and comes in its original Queen Cutlery box (no paperwork), making it a mint-condition example for collectors.

🔧 Specs:

Maker: Queen Cutlery Co. – Titusville, Pennsylvania, USA

Pattern/Model: PH-D2 #20 Folding Knife (slip joint)

Year/Era: Modern Queen production (pre-Great Eastern acquisition era)

Blade: Single clip point – D2 tool steel

Handles: Cocobolo wood (warm reddish-brown grain)

Bolsters: Nickel silver

Liners & Pins: Brass

Closed Length: Approx. 5"

Condition: Appears mint/near mint, never sharpened or carried – tight function and excellent snap

Packaging: Original Queen Cutlery box (no paperwork)

🔎 Condition Note:
This knife appears in mint, unused condition. The blade is clean with factory finish intact, and the handles are free of cracks or chips. Blade opens and closes smoothly with strong snap. The original box is included and retains its factory sticker noting “Queen Cutlery 20 Cocobolo.”

📜 Historical Note:
Queen Cutlery, founded in Titusville, PA in 1922, became known for its fine traditional pocket knives and for pioneering the use of D2 tool steel—a harder alloy that gave their blades a reputation for exceptional edge holding. This PH-D2 #20 is a fine example of their later-era craftsmanship, pairing premium wood handles with a durable tool steel blade.

🧲 Collector’s Note:
Large slip joint patterns like the Queen PH-D2 are sought after for their substantial size and premium materials. With cocobolo handles, D2 tool steel, mint condition, and the original box, this piece represents a showcase-worthy addition to any Queen collection or a standout gift for a serious knife enthusiast.

⚠️ Disclaimer:
All knives in this shop are vintage or pre-owned unless stated otherwise. While many are in excellent condition, they may show normal signs of age or handling such as scuffs, blemishes, or blade wear. I try to document condition as accurately as possible in both the description and photos.

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