Ulster Knife Co was a prolific pocket knife maker in the late 19th and 20th century.  In the early 1870’s, a group of Sheffield immigrants began the Cooperative Knife Co. in Ellenville, NY (Ulster County). In 1876, a banker by the name of Dwight Devine bought the company and changed the name to the Ulster Knife Company.

Three different Ulster Knife Co knives…note the genuine stag handled folding Hunter in the center.

The knives that came out of this early period are highly regarded for their quality.  Ulster Knife Co. made many knives during WWII for the military.

Ulster Knife Co NY blade stamp on earlier knives.

In later years, Ulster became associated with the Imperial – Schrade Corporation, which further expanded its reach in the cutlery world.  Check out my blog post on one of my favorite stag handled knives.  Also, check out knives from Waterville Cutlery Co. and Great Eastern Cutlery.

Check out these vintage Ulster Knives that are currently available on eBay I appreciate any traffic from these links as I earn a small commission from eBay commission when an item is purchased, at no extra cost to you.

Old Vintage Antique Ulster Knife Co Swell End Jack Pocket Knife
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$114.99
Old Vintage Antique Ulster Knife Co Swell End Jack Pocket Knife
Vintage Ulster US 4 Blade Folding Knife
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$95.00
Vintage Ulster US 4 Blade Folding Knife
ULSTER KNIFE CO 1876-1941 LARGE COKEBOTTLE FOLDING HUNTER DOUBLE PULLS
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$88.00
ULSTER KNIFE CO 1876-1941 LARGE COKEBOTTLE FOLDING HUNTER DOUBLE PULLS
Old Vintage ULSTER KNIFE CO. Peach Seed Bone Handle Pocket Cattle Pocketknife
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$25.00
Old Vintage ULSTER KNIFE CO. Peach Seed Bone Handle Pocket Cattle Pocketknife
Vtg Ulster Knife Co. Pocket Camp Utility Knife Stag Handle 4 Blades **DAMAGED**
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$29.99
Vtg Ulster Knife Co. Pocket Camp Utility Knife Stag Handle 4 Blades **DAMAGED**
Vintage 1876- 1941 Ulster Knife Co 2 Blade Pen Pocket Knife
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$105.99
Vintage 1876- 1941 Ulster Knife Co 2 Blade Pen Pocket Knife
ULSTER Knife Co Made In USA Equal End CIGAR JACK Jigged BONE Handles
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$99.99
ULSTER Knife Co Made In USA Equal End CIGAR JACK Jigged BONE Handles
Vintage ULSTER KINFE CO 3 Blade Pocket Knife Bone/Derlin? Handles
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$40.00
Vintage ULSTER KINFE CO 3 Blade Pocket Knife Bone/Derlin? Handles
Vintage Ulster 2-Blade Wood Handle Jumbo Dogleg Jack Knife
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$41.00
Vintage Ulster 2-Blade Wood Handle Jumbo Dogleg Jack Knife
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Vintage ULSTER KNIFE CO 2 blade SHIELD FOLDING POCKET KNIFE pre 1941 2431X
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$53.99 $59.99
Vintage ULSTER KNIFE CO 2 blade SHIELD FOLDING POCKET KNIFE pre 1941 2431X
RARE Vintage ULSTER 2 Blade Knife/Tool see description
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$100.00
RARE Vintage ULSTER 2 Blade Knife/Tool see description
Vintage Antique Ulster Knife Co Barlow Pocket Knife
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$44.95
Vintage Antique Ulster Knife Co Barlow Pocket Knife