On offer is a rare and charming Richards Sheffield pocket knife, likely mid-20th century, made in England with a steel blade and a figural red car handle. Whether you’re a collector or a lover of meaningful décor, this compact novelty knife offers a tactile link to Britain’s cutlery heritage—perfect as a display piece, key-fob curiosity, or small collectible that tells a story.
Crafted with care and rich in visual character, this Richards Sheffield pocket knife balances playful design with practical heritage, serving equally as a display conversation piece or a thoughtful gift for the right enthusiast.

📌 KEY FEATURES
✅ Genuine metal pocket knife – figural red car handle (key-fob style)
✅ Detailed novelty motif – classic mid-century automotive form
✅ Maker: Richards of Sheffield, England – maker’s mark present on the handle; partial stamp visible to tang (see photos)
✅ Condition: good vintage condition with age-related wear to handle and blade; light marks, oxidation and use consistent with age; opens and closes as expected (see photos)
✅ Signed/marked: yes (handle mark; tang mark visible)
✅ Includes accurate measurement provided: Blade length 1.5 inches
✅ Desirable Richards Sheffield pocket knife novelty—scarcer in car form

💡 STYLING TIP
Display in a cabinet of curiosities, next to vintage motoring ephemera, or on a shelf layered with antique books. Its small scale and bright profile add character to eclectic or vintage-modern interiors.

🎁 PERFECT FOR
✔️ Collectors of British cutlery & Sheffield steel
✔️ Enthusiasts of motoring memorabilia and figural novelties
✔️ A thoughtful gift for a history or design lover
✔️ Display use in libraries, galleries, shops, or period interiors

🔍 PROVENANCE / MAKER NOTES
Richards of Sheffield (est. 1930s) became one of Britain’s most prolific pocket-knife makers, known for reliable, affordable knives and a flair for novelty/figural handles sold widely as souvenirs. Operating out of large modern works in Sheffield, the firm produced countless small folding knives and key-fob patterns through the mid-20th century. This car-shaped example neatly captures that period’s playful design language while carrying the practicality of a traditional single-blade folder.

📏 MEASUREMENTS
• Blade length: 1.5 inches

📦 SHIPPING (UK SHIPPING ONLY)
Dispatched within the UK via tracked, well-packed service to buyers aged 18+. I cannot ship bladed items internationally.

📌 WHY IT MATTERS
This is more than a novelty—it’s a slice of Sheffield’s industrial story in miniature. A Richards Sheffield pocket knife with figural car handle is a delightful crossover for both cutlery and motoring collectors, prized for its design, maker’s mark, and honest patina.