American Knife Co. Plymouth

[Grousehawker1+]

Hello, brand new member here. I joined mostly to learn anything about the American Knife Co. pocket knife I have. I have no idea where I got it, I have it for many years. It has a unusual shape, some say it is a fruit knife? Anyway, I'd like to no its age and value. Does anyone have any knowledge about this knife?

[New_Windsor_NY]

Hello.....

Per GOINS 1998 Edition.....

[beresman]

American Knife Co. existed in the same location until 1911; the town was called Plymouth Hollow until it was incorporated as Thomaston in 1875.

[Reverand]

That is a beautiful old knife!
I have seen those called horticulturalist or pruning knives, but I do not know if that is the official name or not.
Nowadays most people refer to the blade design as a "hawksbill" blade, and they are for heavy-duty cutting.
Your has a lot of honest wear on it, but still appears in good condition from the pictures.
As to the value, I do not have a clue. You can look for "sold" listings on eBay for similar knives in similar condition. That is no guarantee of the value, but it is a starting point.
You could research some old Levine's books on knife values and try to adjust for inflation, but honestly the collector's market can be very fickle and it may not be helpful.

[FRJ]

Hello, brand new member here. I joined mostly to learn anything about the American Knife Co. pocket knife I have. I have no idea where I got it, I have it for many years. It has a unusual shape, some say it is a fruit knife? Anyway, I'd like to no its age and value. Does anyone have any knowledge about this knife?tempImage5hEUNH.jpgtempImageFxsMrj.jpgtempImagesgLtgZ.jpg

Welcome here, Grousehawker1.
There is more information on this company in "Knife Lore" using your title.
Nice old knife!

[Ridgegrass]

The blade style is a "Hawkbill". They are pruning tools.I'm no expert, but I am a rabid Hawkbill collectors. That's a rare bird you have there and the brass butt plate and rat-tailed bolsters are nice. Makes me a little green J.O'.