The Ideal Knife Co. is a old US co. started in 1926 -1986 This knife is an Equal End knife It is 31/8" closed has 2 blades Clip & pen with good snap. The handles are Cracked ice. A tell that it's old is the small Tip Bolsters the 40's-50's. The company found their market was convenience stores and gas stations. The company sold the stores a group of their knives on a display back in the day. Thanks for looking. It ships FREE.