26 - Brass Pantographic Folding Knife

Brass Pantographic Folding Knife Brass pantographic folding knife, also known as a paratrooper knife. The piece features a mechanical linkage deployment system where the handle halves slide along four steel pivot pins to extend and retract the blade. The steel blade is designed with a drop-point profile and a partial fuller along one side. The handle is constructed of two brass casings secured with steel fasteners and includes a swinging brass locking latch at the pommel to secure the blade in either the open or closed position. Unsigned. 5" L x 3/4" W. Location: 14C CONDITION: The steel blade exhibits significant sharpening wear along the edge, with visible surface oxidation, pitting, and dark spotting concentrated near the guard. The brass handle shows a heavy, uneven patina with areas of reddish-orange oxidation and green verdigris localized around the steel pins and hinges. The steel pins show surface rust. Mechanical action is functional. NOTICE TO BIDDERS: The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition. Photos are considered part of the condition report. Complete condition information is available by request, please request no later than 24 hours prior to the auction. All lots are offered and sold "as is", and Willow Auctions will not provide refunds based on condition. Timepiece movements, lighting and electrics have not been tested, and art has not been examined out of the frame unless otherwise stated.