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MAKER: Ulster
PATTERN: SS94 Fish Knife
CLOSED LENGTH: 5 inches
HANDLES: Red celluloid
BLADES: Stainless steel clip blade and Hook remover/fish scaler/cap lifter
BOLSTERS: Nickel Silver
LINERS: Brass
TANG STAMPS: ULSTER/KNIFE USA
CONDITION: Very Good
DAMAGE: Minor scuffing of master blade though blade etch is clearly visible (see pic). Some shrinkage of celluloid.
AGE: circa 1954 or before
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: USA
BLADE WEAR: Lightly sharpened on clip blade. Blade is full, without visable wear.
SHIELD: None
SNAP: Strong with audible snap, both blades.
BLADE ETCH: Ulster/Stainless Steel / SS94
LAST KNOWN MSRP: $15.00 in 1954
ADDITIONAL INFO:
This is an awesome old Ulster Fish knife! Aside from the fact that someone tried to sharpen it and left a few scratches on the blade, it shows little sign of use. There is minor shrinkage of the handles, noticeable next to the bolsters. There are minor scratches on the bolsters and back, probably from pocket wear. The blade is full and the etch is plainly visible and easy to read.
Here is the description from the 1954 catalog. You can see a copy of the 1954 SS94 listing if you view picture #4.
Sportsmaster Stainproof fishing knife, Closed Length 5 inches long; Maize (Yellow) or Red Handles; Stainless Steel Blades and Springs; One Long Clip Blade and a Combination Hook Disgorger, Fish Scaler, and Cap Lifter Blade; Brass Linings; Nickel Silver Bolsters; Blades Full Mirror Polished. Supplied with or without Genuine S(illegible) Leather Sheath. Weight Per Dozen Approx. 3 lbs.
If you collect Ulster or Schrade related knives, here is a chance to own an excellent example of an early 1950s Sportsmaster Fish Knife with a full blade and visible etch.
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