Vintage Boker USA Two-Blade Pen Knife – Circa 1950s to Early 1960s – Jigged Brown Bone Handles – 2 7/8" Closed

This vintage Boker USA pen knife embodies the working spirit of mid-century American pocket cutlery. Measuring just under 3 inches closed, it features a slim serpentine frame fitted with rich jigged brown bone handles that have mellowed beautifully from decades of carry. Both the clip point and pen blades show honest age with patina, light carbon spotting, and small areas of material loss—yet each opens smoothly with good snap. The nickel silver bolsters and brass liners remain tight, and the handles carry the kind of warmth and polish that only years of pocket wear can create.

🔧 Specs:
Maker: Boker USA – Solingen lineage, made in the USA
Pattern: Two-Blade Pen Knife
Blades: Clip Point and Pen
Handle: Jigged Brown Bone (pocket worn with warm tones)
Bolsters: Nickel Silver
Liners: Brass
Closed Length: Approx. 2 7/8″
Blade Action: Good snap on both blades; clip point slightly softer

🔎 Condition Note:
This knife is in good vintage condition with visible patina, carbon spotting, and light pitting along the blades. There is some dark carbon along the spine, and minor steel loss consistent with age and honest use. There is also side to side play in the clip point blade, but still functional. The handle scales are intact with no cracks and display a rich, well-aged luster. Ships wrapped in acid-free archival tissue to help preserve both the blade and handle during transit and storage.

📜 Historical Note:
Boker’s American production in the mid-1900s reflected a golden era of cutlery craftsmanship—when U.S. plants worked under Solingen guidance to produce affordable, high-quality knives for working men. These Boker USA pieces blended German precision with American utility, creating a legacy still admired by collectors today.

🧲 Collector’s Note:
Compact, character-rich, and full of vintage appeal, this little Boker USA pen knife is a fine example of pocket-worn authenticity. Its combination of age patina, tight build, and mellow bone handles make it a standout for collectors of classic American-made pocket knives.

⚠️ 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. By purchasing this knife, you are confirming that you are 18 years of age or older and are complying with all applicable laws and regulations regarding knife ownership in your area.