Woodmans Pal with sawtooth blade

[iowaboy]

I recently picked up a Woodmans Pal that has a sawtooth blade as well as the usual cutting edge on the opposite side. Lettering is very faint but says Trade Mark Victor Co. Reading Pa. Pat. App'd For. No other markings. Wrapped leather segment handle with a notch for the forefinger. Metal sheath/scabbard and in pretty good condition overall; about 7-8 on a 1-10 scale. I would post photos but I do not know how; maybe my son could walk me through the process. I have never seen a "sawtoothed" model and wondering how common they are and when they were made. Also, any idea of value? I am hoping for some knowledgeable members can respond. Thanks in advance. Tom

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[Vincent]

It sounds like you found a model 361-S “Saw Back”. It is one many civilian variations that were produced in the 1940’s.

Saw Back’s are not very common. But it’s hard to give a value as prices are all over the place. Generally speaking the civilian models don’t fetch as much as some of the older military ones.

LC-14-B “Knife” is the U.S. Army version of the Woodman's Pal. They were officially used from WW2 and I think might still be in service. Some of them are highly sought after.