Name/Title
Super Knife Cigar cutter of Charles Martin, c. 1930sEntry/Object ID
2021.128.52Description
Acc. No. 21.128.52
Subject Category: Citizens of Alameda
Date or Period: c. 1930s
Object: cigar cutter tool
Description: A flat steel tool with alternating raised and low sections forming ribs, a loop at one end for attaching to a chain, a triangular gap on one side, a semi-circular indentation at the opposite side, and a circular hole in the center. The semi-circular indentation in the side enables pulling out of a swiveling knife blade, which enables accurate slicing off of objects inserted into the hole. Between the hole and the loop for hanging, is engraved: 'Super Knife Patented'.
Size: (closed) L 2 1/2" x W 1".
History of Objects: Cigar smoker's combination cigar cutter and cigar box opener, manufactured by Super Knife, of Charles Martin of 1419 Mound Street.
Acquired from: Estate of Nancy Martin
Donation Date: 2016
Catalog Date: 12/13/2021
