Vintage BARLOW Leesona textiles Stainless Steel Wood 1 Blade Lock Back Knife For Sale

Product Details:

• Brand/Pattern: Barlow Style Lockback
• Handle: Premium Black Wood handle scales in excellent condition.
• Advertising: Features the engraved logo for Leesona, the global leader in precision textile winding machinery.
• Tang Stamps:
  • Front: \"BARLOW\"
  • Reverse: \"STAINLESS BRITISH HONG KONG\"
• Action: Single stainless steel blade with a strong, crisp snap and a secure, functional lockback mechanism.
• Condition: Lightly used. The blade is clean with a sharp edge, and the lockup is tight with no significant blade play.
• Era: Estimated early 2000s, representing the modern era of the Leesona Corporation.

About the Company:
Founded originally in 1893 as Universal Winding, Leesona became the industry standard for textile machinery. This knife was likely a promotional item or corporate gift from the company’s North Carolina headquarters. It’s a perfect crossover piece for collectors of textile industrial history or advertising pocket knives.Item will be shipped securely in a padded mailer. Please see photos for exact condition.