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What is a pen knife used for?
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A pen knife is a small folding pocket knife that is used for cutting or sharpening a quill to make a pen nib. Its blade is fairly small and has a razor edge. On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage pen knives.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
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16th Century Pen Knife
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A pen knife of dagger form with etched and partly gilt decoration of foliate scrolls and a lady
Category
European Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Stainless Steel, 24k Gold
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Vintage 9kt. yellow gold pen knife, Sheffield, 1960
Located in Braintree, GB
Vintage 9kt. yellow gold pen knife, Sheffield, 1960
Made in England, Sheffield, 1960
Fully
Category
Vintage 1960s British Collectible Jewelry
Materials
Gold
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1900's Rare Tortoiseshell 'Swiss Army' Pen Knife
Located in Hong Kong, HK
A rare early tortoiseshell 'Swiss Army' Pen Knife, c. 1900, containing a multitude of blades and
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Tableware
Materials
Metal
Antique Sporting Pen Knife, Shooting, Tennis 1930s Brass and Steel
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
knife by Coursolle, their trademark logo being 'adjustable wrenches'. The penknife comprises of one
Category
Vintage 1930s French Sports Equipment and Memorabilia
Materials
Bronze
19th Century French Gold Mounted & Mother of Pearl Etui Set, c.1870
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
gold and steel implements:, scissors, pen knife, thimble. Box bearing later hallmarks 585 gold and
Category
Antique 19th Century French Decorative Boxes
Materials
Gold
Reid & Sons Antique Sterling Silver Knife / Pen Rests
By Reid and Sons
Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne
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These exceptional antique knife / pen rests are the finest of their type you could hope to acquire
Category
Vintage 1910s English Tableware
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
