Need help dating a Utica

[bocaj]

I have this nice little knife that snaps and is a good size. BUT. I have no idea how old it is. Is there a person that can help? I could not find a tang chart in that section. Also what does the number 28 indicate. Is there a chart for the number system ? Thanks for any help

[kootenay joe]

Looks like "29" to me and it is the Utica pattern number. The arched "Utica" stamping is an older marking, from before about mid 1950's ? and is from a time when Utica folding knives were very well made, just as 'top notch' as New York Knife Co, or Schrade Cut Co., etc.
kj

[glennbad]

The pile side swedge on the pen blade also points to an older knife, probably mid or pre-1950's as Roland mentioned.

[kootenay joe]

The pile side swedge on the pen blade also points to an older knife, probably mid or pre-1950's as Roland mentioned.

Glenn, do you mean mark side swedge on secondary ?
I do not see a view of the pile side secondary.
kj

[glennbad]

The pile side swedge on the pen blade also points to an older knife, probably mid or pre-1950's as Roland mentioned.

Glenn, do you mean mark side swedge on secondary ?
I do not see a view of the pile side secondary.
kj

Sure. I guess it depends on how you are holding the knife, but yeah.

[bocaj]

thanks to all of you !

[Jacknifeben]

Nice knife, when they say”0LD” and 1950s in the same one I know I am really getting “old”.

[jerryd6818]

Buy it candy and flowers. That will get your "foot in the door". Everyone likes flowers and candy.

[Mason]

This model is seen as early as 1929 in a Utica factory catalog, and as late as 1950 with the curved arch stamp. Paperwork for Utica is not common, and this model could date a few years beyond either date mentioned. The illustration below is from 1929.