TSCO Space Shuttle Columbia Folding Knife w/Abalone Scales

Never Carried/Used/Sharpened/Polished/Cleaned --The photos accompanying this listing are the best statement of condition; please review them carefully before purchasing or making an offer. 

This is a rare vintage knife made in Seki Japan in 1981. It is a single blade folding knife made in the shape of the NASA Space Shuttle.  Scales are beautiful abolone with a nickel silver inset shield in the shape of the Columbia. The sheepsfoot blade is highly polished stainless steel etched with "April 12 - 1981 Space Shuttle Columbia" and tang stamped with the TSCO logo and "TSCO". It also has nickel silver bolsters and brass pins liners. Comes without box.

BLADE: The FLAT-GROUND MODIFIED SHEEPFOOT blade IS in FACTORY condition! NO Movement or wobble when opened. No blade play. The SURGICAL stainless steel blade has factory polish. This knife is in NEW/MINT CONDITION WITH NO BOX.

Blade Length Approx 2 1/2"Closed Length Approx 3 3/8"

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