Utica Pocket Knife Phillips 66 Wheaton Oil Co Minnesota Advertising Vintage

Step back into classic Americana with this authentic vintage promotional pocket knife produced by Utica Cutlery Co. for Wheaton Oil Co., Wheaton, Minnesota, featuring the iconic Phillips 66 shield logo. A fantastic piece of petroleum advertising history and a great addition to any knife or gas & oil memorabilia collection.

This single-blade folder showcases yellow pearloid (celluloid-style) handle scales with green imprint branding. These knives were commonly given away by local service stations and distributors in the mid-20th century, making surviving examples increasingly collectible.

ITEM DETAILS

* Brand / Maker: Utica Cutlery Co. (USA)

* Advertising: Phillips 66 / Wheaton Oil Co., Wheaton, MN

* Blade: Single blade

* Tang Stamp: UTICA CUTLERY CO. UTICA, N.Y.

* Handle Material: Pearloid / synthetic mother-of-pearl style

* Style: Vintage advertising / promotional pocket knife

* Era: Mid-20th century (approx.)

* Country of Manufacture: USA

CONDITION

Vintage pre-owned condition.
Shows honest age-related wear including surface scratches, patina, and discoloration consistent with decades of handling and storage. Blade shows oxidation and wear but remains intact. Handle graphics are still visible. Please review all photos closely for exact cosmetic condition.

TREASURE HUNTERS NOTE

Advertising knives like this were everyday tools that rarely survived untouched — which makes branded examples from small-town oil companies especially desirable today. A great crossover collectible for knife enthusiasts, Phillips 66 collectors, or anyone who appreciates classic roadside Americana.