Need help identifying/dating an H. Bock &Co knife I found metal detecting

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Need help identifying/dating an H. Bock &Co knife I found metal detecting

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I found this metal detecting today about 5 or 6 inches down in Carmel, NY. I wanted to know if this is a pen knife and if anyone knows what year it is and possibly how much it's worth. Thank you
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Welcome here, pickc16.
You have a Boker knife. We need to see all the blades and that stamp on the front of the tang on the main blade.
How long is it?
I doubt there is a high value. Someone will probably be along to help you with more information.
Thanks for showing it. ::tu::
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Here are the other pictures
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One more
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Is that a broken spring that is sticking out the back of the knife?
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No, it's Judy a little ring I believe
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Pretty sure he’s asking about here - looks like a broken back spring. It’s on the opposite end from the ring.

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It appears so
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Gentlemen's knives like that one are not heavily sought after by collectors, so generally are lower in value, in spite of being a good name brand. The condition of that one is so poor that the value is basically nothing. Perhaps worth a few dollars for parts.
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The joy of finding is offset by the condition of what is found. Haven't detected much of late but it is a fun hobby.
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