Empire Knife Company

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Folding hunter etched "Forest King".They are usually etched Empire Hunting Knife.It also has hard to see salesman numbers on it.
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Great knife, Roger! ::tu::
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Nice knife Roger ::tu:: ::tu:: ... Is it an illusion or does the pivot bolster flare out towards the end? Very cool 8) ...
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Just an illusion, it's straight. ::tu::
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::tu:: ::tu:: Another great knife Roger.
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Man that is a sweet ole hunter Roger ::tu:: . When you first look at it, it creates a illusion of being pinched. But when you take a minute to look, you do see that it is straight. Super cool 8) .
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Roger I really like the swedge and pull. Nice knife.

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peanut740 wrote: ↑Mon Jan 06, 2020 3:37 pm Folding hunter etched "Forest King".They are usually etched Empire Hunting Knife.It also has hard to see salesman numbers on it.
Very nice!
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Roger,,,,,,You stepped up again with a super piece ...... Wouldn't mind to have that one hanging out in my safe.
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Thanks everyone,it is a nice knife.Tom,don't you have enough squirreled away in your safe ::handshake::
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A real beauty, Roger. ::tu::
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Roger, wonderful folding Hunter ::tu:: ::tu:: Thanks for showing it.
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Very nice Roger! That's unusual with the nail nick on the swedge.
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Roger,
Very nice old knife. You might remember the Empire I had with the Empire Hunting Knife etch, but it had a saber ground blade and a lockback. Not quite as good a knife as yours either.
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Recently added this 3 1/2" EO Jack
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Very very nice Ike in excellent condition ::tu:: ::tu:: ... I love when old knives have character - sweet patina etc :D
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Nice knife Ike, great maker with their signature shield.
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Ike ::tu::
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Great addition Ike. Full blades , great looking old knife. ::nod:: ::tu::
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Ike, wonderful EO Empire Jack ::tu:: I agree with LongBlade. A knife with character and earned patina is better than any old new knife imho!
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Way to go, Ike. ::tu::
That is a real beauty.
That shield looks like it grew there.
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Thanks for all the comments, guys, I appreciate it. It is always nice to read comments on classic old knives, whether directed at mine, or, someone else's post. It is just good to hear from like minded individuals who appreciate, not only the looks, but the history.

Btw, that is one awesome new avatar, "Lord" Duffer. Not that there was anything wrong with your mug being pictured on the old one, but that is some sweet looking ebony.
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Waukonda just a great old classic Empire. The easy open jack is one of their all time great patterns. Congrats on a great find!
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Much appreciated, Greg, thanks.
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Beautiful knife, Ike, love that shield! ::tu::
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