another  fine knife from my collection never carried  been in a drawer  for over 40 years . no  wobble tight spring on Scissor. file excellent.. this   is a vintage gentleman’s advertising pocket knife from the mid-to-late 20th century,  The distinctive tang stamp on the base of the blade—featuring concentric circles housing the letters    custom-branded .  tang stamp actually says "BARLOW"inside the top circle, with a stylized letter "B" in the center shield, and "MADE IN JAPAN"underneath. Because this is a vintage Japanese-made Barlow promotional multi-tool rather than a Solingen German piece,  one Vintage Japanese cutlery from the 1960s–1980s is highly functional and well-made   For Greif Bros. Containers (misspelled on the handle as "Grief Bros.") along with their company slogan, "The Spirit of Quality Excellence." It is a classic multi-functional promotional item likely manufactured by a company like Barlow, Zippo, or an overseas contractor.    Tool & Design Breakdown

• The Body: Stainless steel body measuring roughly 2.25 inches long closed (as shown against the Smokey Bear ruler).
• The Features: A slip-joint pen blade, a detailed nail file with a cleaner tip, and a folding pair of scissors.
• Collectibility: Greif Bros. Corporation is a historic American industrial packaging firm founded in 1877. Corporate merchandise items like this are highly sought after by collectors of vintage advertising and industrial history.
• Branding: Greif Bros. Containers (Stamped in striking red lettering)
• Tools Included:
  • Sharp stainless steel pen blade
  • Folding scissors
  • Nail file with an integrated cleaner tip
• Handle / Scales: Polished metal finish, minimalist rectangular design
• Size: Compact and pocket-friendly, measuring just under 3 inches closed (as pictured against the ruler)
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition. The scales maintain a high-shine finish, the text is fully legible, and the tools snap out cleanly with good tension. Minimal signs of pocket wear.

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