HOLLEY LAKEVILLE

[FRJ]

I'm back again trying to get a solid answer on this very nice knife. I posted questions about this knife a few years ago.
I haven't looked for the post.

I wish someone would convince me that this isn't a real Holley, Lakeville. It just doesn't seem right to me. A little too flashy for Holley.
I think the glittery celluloid would bring up those guys lunch up there in Lakeville.
I think Holley stamped all their blades and this one is not stamped on the smaller pen blade.
It is lightly stamped "HOLLEY - LAKEVILLE" on the clip.

It is a very solid 3 5/8" Jack knife with two half stops and absolutely no wiggle. Strong springs.
And I like celluloid, especially when it's stable, as this is.

[knifeaholic]

Joe; I tend to agree - not genuine overall, though the blades may be genuine.

I recall in the '70's to early 80's, at knife shows, there were a lot of Holley knives floating around that had been recently made up using what I believe were original unfinished old Holley blades.

Maybe someone can shed more light.

[glennbad]

It may be a trick of the camera, but the back side of the blade spines look like they have been shaved (angled)down to meet the flat of the spring when open.

[FRJ]

Joe; I tend to agree - not genuine overall, though the blades may be genuine.

I recall in the '70's to early 80's, at knife shows, there were a lot of Holley knives floating around that had been recently made up using what I believe were original unfinished old Holley blades.

Maybe someone can shed more light.

Thanks Steve, for that confirmation and information.
Somebody put together a sturdy gunstock jack though.

[FRJ]

It may be a trick of the camera, but the back side of the blade spines look like they have been shaved (angled)down to meet the flat of the spring when open.

Thank you, Glenn. The slant on the tang of the pen blade is just a nick of a file assume. The whole tang is straight at the back.
Actually the spring is noticeably lower on the clip blade when closed. Both blades meet evenly at the spring when open.
Anyway, I'm glad to have the knife. Thanks again.