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Knife, Pocket

Object number2021.185.8 a-c

Manufacturer Allegheny Technologies Incorporated

Manufacturer Northwest Territorial Mint

Datec. 2008

OriginAuburn, WA

MediumNiobium; Leather; Satin; Velvet; Fabric; Paper; Ink

Credit LineGIft of Allegheny Technologies Incorporated

DescriptionFolding pocket knife with presentation box and box sleeve. Folding pocket knife made of niobium. Proper left side has airplane with text in bottom left edge. Proper right side has ATI logo and company names. Presentation box. Blue leather clamshell box. Interior lid is lined with white satin and has company name in silver and has red, white, and blue ribbon in bottom right corner. Interior bottom is lined with black velvet and has indentation for the knife. White paperboard sleeve. Open on left and right ends. Silver ATI logo and company name on top face.DimensionsLength x Width x Depth (a - closed): 2.938 × 0.938 × 0.375 in. (7.5 × 2.4 × 1 cm)
Length x Width x Depth (a - open): 5.125 × 0.875 × 0.375 in. (13 × 2.2 × 1 cm)
Height x Width x Depth (b - closed): 1.063 × 4.625 × 2.5 in. (2.7 × 11.7 × 6.4 cm)
Height x Width x Depth (b - open): 3 × 4.625 × 2.938 in. (7.6 × 11.7 × 7.5 cm)
Length x Width x Depth (c): 4.625 × 2.625 × 1.125 in. (11.7 × 6.7 × 2.9 cm)
Inscriptions(a)
Proper left side has text in bottom left edge "787 DREAM LINER".

Proper right side has ATI logo and "Allegheny Technologies / BOEING".

(b)
Interior lid has silver text "[logo] Allegheny Technologies".

(c)
Silver text on top "[logo] Allegheny Technologies".
Marks(a)
Base of blade on proper left side has text "[logo] NORTHWEST / TERRITORIAL MINT".

(b)
Gold text on underside of box "MINTED WITH PRIDE BY / NORTHWEST TERRITORIAL MINT / AUBURN, WASHINGTON".
Historical NotesCommemorative pocket knife made of niobium.Label TextThis knife, produced to commemorate the partnership between ATI and Boeing on the 787 Dreamliner airplane, is made of niobium, an alloy used in jet and turbine engines. Relatively lightweight, yet able to maintain high strength at elevated temperatures, the metal aid the fuel efficiency of the plane.

Related institution The Boeing Company

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