Empire Knife Company

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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.
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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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Very sweer knife, Greg.
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Couple of nice ones Lee and Greg.I picked up a nice one recently I will have to dig out.
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Yes, Greg and Lee, love those.
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Mighty fine little knife Greg, that swedge on the small blade is something else 8) ::tu:: .
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That is a beauty, Greg! ::tu::
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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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