I’m not sure either I can’t find any pics online of the older ones on google. The font on the logo looks a bit older to me but I don’t know for sure lol.The 99E are still USA made.
Popular utility cutter.
Not sure on it being 70 years old though. The older ones had a more of an inner curve towards the blade.
The amount of zinc decay is minimal, so it hasn't been buried for that amount of time.View attachment 2138154View attachment 2138155It say's made in usa on the back instead of blank like the newer ones i saw online.