Cotton Sampler

A cotton sampler knife is a traditional pocket knife design with a distinctive blade shape, originally used by cotton buyers to assess the quality of cotton fibres. The knife's wide, flat section near the base of the blade was used to pull a sample of cotton and evaluate its length, strength, and other characteristics. While its original purpose is historical, the design is still valued for its practicality in everyday cutting tasks and is appreciated by collectors for its historical significance.