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Home Products Vtg 1974 ACE-PAL-O Seki Japan Apollo Space Age Survival Knife Folding Multi Tool

Vtg 1974 ACE-PAL-O Seki Japan Apollo Space Age Survival Knife Folding Multi Tool

by ACE-PAL-O

SKU 1067061

Date Added 06/30/2023

# Available This product is out of stock

Price $495.00

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Overview

Ace-Pal-O Survival Knife

This is a rare vintage ACE-PAL-O Survival Knife. We acquired this in Seki, and it is in such nice shape because it was hidden away in a safe place there for decades. Made circa 1973, the original design was patented in 1959 by two inventors from Eugene, Oregon. One of them improved the design and patented the improved locking mechanism in 1974, making this probably the first patented modern blade changer design. The actual patent associated with this knife is from 1972-74, although it is not marked on the knife (they used the 1959 patent on the knife). We are including copies of both the 1959 and the 1974 patents with this knife since it is highly collectible and we were able to find the documents from the patent office. See the great article about this knife on Bladehistory for more information. The knife features two changeable stainless steel blades; a cutting blade and a saw blade. Also included is a sharpening stone, compass, fishing hook, thermometer and more. Comes with original sheath.

 

Product Highlights

  • Model: Ace-Pal-O Survival Knife
  • Made in Japan 
  • Handle: Aluminum
  • Comes in Original Sheath

Comes with original box, papers, and sheath. Has some light scuffs, excellent condition. 

Product Details

Blade Length 3.5

Overall Length 8.625

Closed Length 5.125

Weight (oz) 5.7

Source Previously owned

Additional Specs

Knife Type Has Sheath

Blade Material Stainless Steel

Blade Details Has Serrations, Drop Point

Handle Material Metallic

About the Maker

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