LFC Landers Fairies & Clark
| LFC Landers Fairies & Clark of New Britan, CT. started making Official Scout pocket knives in 1931. Earliest knives had LFC, Landers Fairies & Clark on the tang. After 1936 the marking on the tang was changed to Universal. Universal was the first company to introduce a black “composition” handle, years before plastic handles came on the scene. LFC quit making Scout knives in 1939. |
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| Collecting LFC Universal Knives |
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1. 4 blade, black composition handle, raised 1st Class in shield,
permanent shackle. 3 5/8” long. 2. 4 blade, black composition handle, raised 1st Class in shield, permanent shackle. 3 1/2” long. |
| Three Blade official Boy Scout folding pocket knives by LFC Universal |
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3. 3 blade, black composition handle, raised 1st Class in shield.
Blade, can opener, screwdriver. 3A Permanent shackle 3B. Removeable shackle 3C. NO shackle. |
| Two Blade official Boy Scout folding pocket knives Early Ulster's |
| 4. Two blade, black composition handle, raised 1st Class in shield. - 4A. |
 LFC started making knives in 1912. This generic Boy Scout knife was made before LFC received a BSA contract. These early knives are unofficial but collectible as part of the LFC pattern. |