1 vintage 1970's 'Survival Hand Weapon' patented and made by Dale R. Rogers back in 1975.  This unique survival knuckle knife weapon would make a rare addition to any collection.  

This survival knuckle knife is identified on its handle by the Patent No. '3865370', and 'SURVIVAL-RESCUE TOOL'.  

Rogers' patent application's Abstract reads:

'The present invention relates to a survival hand weapon comprising an elongated blade having a cutting edge beveled on one edge thereof, a finger receiving portion including a plurality of finger openings extending from an edge of said cutting blade opposite the beveled cutting edge, and a palm rest extending from said finger receiving portion and engageable with the palm of the user''s hand whereby said palm rest tends to absorb the shock associated with a particular blow and to transfer the shock to the palm of the user's hand.'

This 'Survival Hand Weapon' knuckle knife measures 4 3/8" by 3 7/16".  

This vintage 'Survival Hand Weapon' is new and was never carried or used.  

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