MAKER:   Parker Brothers

 

PATTERN: Challenger II

 

LENGTH (Closed):   4”

 

HANDLES/FRAME:   Cast Aluminum frame with wood inlays. But the problem

 

BLADES:   Single drop point blade

 

LINERS: No liners

 

BLADE ETCH:   Flying eagle logo with banner. The word CHALLENGER written on banner.

 

FRONT TANG STAMP:   PARKER BROTHERS/(eagle logo)®/CHATTANOOGA, TN

 

REAR TANG STAMP:  SURGICAL STEEL/MADE IN JAPAN

 

CONDITION:   Excellent

 

DAMAGE:   Normal scratches, rub marks etc. to handle, frame & blade, see pictures.

 

BLADE WEAR:   Approx 10%

 

SNAP:   Snaps audibly into the locked position and closed position.

 

 

 

MADE IN:   Japan

 

 

 

ADDITIONAL INFO:      I recall this series of knives from the cutlery store I managed in the 1980s and early 1990s. I have the smaller version of this knife the Challenger I. I used it for several years to cut boxes when I was receiving freight in the stores. There can be a lot of freight with three stores, especially during the holiday season. The Challenger series of knives are not the most expensive knives, but they are reasonably good quality knives for the price. I still have the one that I used when I was doing all the receiving for the three stores. The blade is down on my old freight knife by about 20% because it got a lot of use and consequently lot of sharpening. I am pleasantly surprised by how well my old Challenger I held up to a lot of use.

 

This Challenger III will go nicely in a lockback collection or in a Parker collection. It will also make someone a nice EDC.

 

 

*By Purchasing, The Buyer Confirms It Is Legal For Them Purchase And Own This Knife.

 

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Item # 26111