Up for your consideration is a vintage 1979 Schrade USA WR1 Will Rogers Commemorative 3-blade premium stockman pocket knife, complete with its original factory display presentation box. Proudly manufactured in Ellenville, New York, to honor the centenary of Will Rogers' birth, this limited edition piece is individually serialized and built on a premium serpentine frame.

​This knife is in great vintage condition. It has been preserved beautifully in its original box, showing crisp factory lines and excellent structural integrity.

​What’s Included:

​Schrade USA WR1 Will Rogers Commemorative Knife

​Original Schrade Faux-Wood Grain Presentation Box with Red Velvet Display Insert

​Condition Report:

​The Blades: Great condition. The high-carbon steel blades retain their bright original factory satin finish and crisp profiles. The primary clip blade features a flawless, beautifully detailed laser-etched banner reading his most famous quote: "I never met a man I didn't like". Please note there is a single small, honest dot of storage patina on the mark side of the primary clip blade near the tip (clearly visible in the close-up photos). The other blades are clean. The tang is stamped "SCHRADE / U.S.A. WR1".

​The Handle & Frame: Flawless black saw-groove composition handle scales. The mark side features a smooth brass signature shield reading "Will Rogers" alongside a beautifully detailed raised relief brass coin inlay of Will Rogers' face. The solid brass pins and liners are tight, flush, and tarnish-free. The nickel silver bolsters are bright, with the front bolster cleanly stamped with the individual serial number 12139.

​The Mechanism: Exceptional walk and talk. All three blades open smoothly with strong half-stops and snap shut with a crisp, authoritative factory snap. There is zero wobble or side-to-side play.

​The Box: The original cardboard presentation box is solid, rigid, and clean with all gold-foil text bright and completely legible. The inner red velvet tray is vibrant with no tears or heavy crushing.

​Specifications:

​Brand: Schrade Cutlery Corp.

​Model: WR1 (Will Rogers Commemorative)

​Year of Manufacture: 1979

​Limited Edition Serial Number: 12139

​Knife Type: 3-Blade Slipjoint Premium Stockman

​Handle Material: Black Saw-Groove Composition with Custom Inlays

​Blade Material: High Carbon Steel

​Closed Length: 3-9/16 inches

​Ships promptly and securely packaged inside an additional sturdy shipping box to perfectly protect the integrity of the original display packaging. Please look closely over the high-resolution photos to evaluate the exact condition of this limited edition piece. Feel free to reach out with any questions or offers!

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