Empire Knife Company

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Very nice Mike ::tu:: ::tu:: Great find!!
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Very cool Empire score Mike ::tu:: ::tu:: 8) ... Nice full etch too!
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Good one, Mike. Great condition. ::tu::

I've never seen an Empire like that.
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ScoutKnives wrote: Sat Dec 07, 2019 9:41 pm Picked up this 3 blade Empire Scout knife .
Nickel Silver handles . Beautiful untouched condition , just the way I like them .
Thanks for looking .

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Mike neat old scout, I have one like that, different etch.

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Congratulations Mike.
I buy roosters combs and farmers..........................................................jack knives [/b]

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Very neat old scout, ScoutKnives! ::tu::
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Fairly recent score of a 3 & 1/16" Empire jigged bone pen - Fully sunk joints with full bolsters - I couldn't resist :) ...

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LongBlade wrote: Tue Dec 31, 2019 9:51 pm Fairly recent score of a 3 & 1/16" Empire jigged bone pen - Fully sunk joints with full bolsters - I couldn't resist :) ...


Mark Side DSCN3031.jpeg


Pile Side DSCN3050.jpeg


Blades Open DSCN3066.jpeg


Tang Stamp DSCN3093.jpeg

Great looking pen Lee, Happy New Year!
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Thanks John ::handshake:: ::handshake:: ... Happy New Year to you and yours my friend!!
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Great bones on that one Lee. Congrats on a beautiful pen knife. ::tu::
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That pen sets my heart on fire Lee, beautiful pickup ::tu:: .
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Lee, pen knives are not my thing but that knife could change that. Beautiful!
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Lee, very attractive Empire pen knife ::tu:: The jigged bone handles are especially enticing! Excellent score ::nod::

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What a beautiful pocket knife that is, Lee.
Just the perfect carry. ::nod::
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Thanks Greg, Willy, doglegg, Lloyd and Joe ::handshake:: ::handshake:: ...
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Lee, that knife has great visual appeal, more than that, looking at the pictures just makes me want to pick it up and run my fingers over that bone.
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Beautiful knife Lee, thanks for sharing!!
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Thanks Ike and Bill ::handshake:: ... I like pen knives especially when they have "curb" appeal :D ... Quite honestly back in the day these small knives were more pricey than a big ol' jack ::nod:: ...
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Beautiful Empire, Lee! ::tu::
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Here's one I picked up recently. I believe it may be a ladies knife as it is very petite at 2 1/2 inches closed and it has tortoise shell handles. Just perfect for a women's purse.
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danno50 wrote: Wed Jan 01, 2020 4:57 pm Beautiful Empire, Lee! ::tu::
Thanks Dan ::handshake:: ...
gsmith7158 wrote: Wed Jan 01, 2020 6:19 pm Here's one I picked up recently. I believe it may be a ladies knife as it is very petite at 2 1/2 inches closed and it has tortoise shell handles. Just perfect for a women's purse.
That's a little gem Greg ::tu:: ::tu:: ...
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LongBlade wrote: Wed Jan 01, 2020 6:30 pm
danno50 wrote: Wed Jan 01, 2020 4:57 pm Beautiful Empire, Lee! ::tu::
Thanks Dan ::handshake:: ...
gsmith7158 wrote: Wed Jan 01, 2020 6:19 pm Here's one I picked up recently. I believe it may be a ladies knife as it is very petite at 2 1/2 inches closed and it has tortoise shell handles. Just perfect for a women's purse.
That's a little gem Greg ::tu:: ::tu:: ...
Thanks Lee!
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Love that maker Lee, one of my favorites, and love that pick bone. The underlying X-ing on these early pick bones is consistent and the depth of them keeps them on pocket worn handles.

Empire had the best functional design for a farmers jack, although not the most elegant.

Great knife Greg, have I said I like that maker.
I buy roosters combs and farmers..........................................................jack knives [/b]

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wlf wrote: Wed Jan 01, 2020 7:47 pm Love that maker Lee, one of my favorites, and love that pick bone. The underlying X-ing on these early pick bones is consistent and the depth of them keeps them on pocket worn handles.

Empire had the best functional design for a farmers jack, although not the most elegant.

Great knife Greg, have I said I like that maker.
You're singing to the choir Lyle! :D
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That is a beautiful little knife, Greg .... for purse or pocket. ::tu::
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