Pocket knife any idea on age?

[Darby]

Found this at a site where we've found several War of 1812 Artillery buttons. No markings other than the saying on one side: ALWAYS WHITTLE FROM YOU THEN YOU'LL NEVER CUT YOU. Any input will be greatly appreciated. Thanks for looking.

 

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[BosnMate]

I don't think it dates to 1812. Looks like a low priced knife for kids My swag, based on nothing, is probably pre WWII.

 

[GatorBoy]

Cut towards your buddy not your body

 

[Darby]

I don't think it dates to 1812. Looks like a low priced knife for kids My swag, based on nothing, is probably pre WWII.

Thanks BosnMate. Didn't think it was 1812 either but hoped someone would recognize it...still a cool little piece, I think. Thanks for the input!

 

[Darby]

Cut towards your buddy not your body

That saying seems to fit better here in the south!!! Thanks for looking GatorBoy.

 

[GatorBoy]

It's a neat knife they've made them so similar for so long it's hard to tell I've found some like that at early 1900 sites.
Take care

 

[DigIron2]

Might have something to do with boy scouts or something?just a guess ,judging by the instructional advice written on it.

 

[GatorBoy]

That's funny you say that I was thinking Boys Life magazine or something