Imperials

Schrade Cutlery Company was founded in 1904 by George Schrade, and his brothers Jacob and William Schrade. In 1946 Imperial Knife Associated Companies, (IKAC; an association of Ulster Knife Co and Imperial Knife Co) purchased controlling interest in Schrade Cut Co and changed the name to Schrade Walden Cutlery. In 1973 the name was changed to Schrade Cutlery. In 2004 Schrade closed due to bankruptcy.

This forum is dedicated to the knives that are the legacy of this company. This forum is not the place to discuss the replica knives currently being imported using the Schrade name.
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Well.... I never thought about turning the blade up side down and prying upward...

COOL.... Yep, I recon if you were in a tight, that would work.... YES... I am a fan of the P-38. I have used those for years! Great old can opener!

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I picked up this Imperial camper knife over the weekend at a fleamarket. It is like the Kamp King, but has the DE, Diamond Edge logo.
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OLDE CUTLER wrote: Sun Nov 07, 2021 9:14 pm I picked up this Imperial camper knife over the weekend at a fleamarket. It is like the Kamp King, but has the DE, Diamond Edge logo.
I like it! Thanks for posting!
I don't always respond to great posts but I always appreciate seeing them. Thanks for posting! ::tu::
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I purchased a pocket knife from Jason, a.k.a. jxr1197.
He also included the pocket knife pictured below. ::tu:: ::tu::
A special THANK YOU goes out to Jason for the extra goodie!!
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"This Imperial Jack comes from the Sample Room collection in Providence. When the factory shut down the contents of the Sample Room were boxed up and brought to Ellenville and stored in the safe room at Schrade. The collection of 600+ knives consisted of some prototypes and many Imperial stock knives as well as knives from their other lines like Richards of Sheffield. They also had a lot of competitor knives, the most prevalent being Colonials. Many of the knives were in various states of disassembly or had been used for Rockwell testing but the majority appear to just be unmolested finished knives. During a visit to the factory in 1988 Albert Baer gave the entire collection to Herman Williams. Herman took them back to NC and put the boxes of knives up on a shelf in his garage where they remained for more than three decades. There’s no documentation attached to these knives, just the story passed on from Herman. Their background and chain of custody make them a unique collectible." Jason.
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New_Windsor_NY wrote: Wed Nov 24, 2021 6:11 pm I purchased a pocket knife from Jason, a.k.a. jxr1197.
He also included the pocket knife pictured below. ::tu:: ::tu::
A special THANK YOU goes out to Jason for the extra goodie!!
::handshake::
Caption(s), if any, are on the BOTTOM of the corresponding picture(s).
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***** I'll let Jason describe this pocket knife. *****

"This Imperial Jack comes from the Sample Room collection in Providence. When the factory shut down the contents of the Sample Room were boxed up and brought to Ellenville and stored in the safe room at Schrade. The collection of 600+ knives consisted of some prototypes and many Imperial stock knives as well as knives from their other lines like Richards of Sheffield. They also had a lot of competitor knives, the most prevalent being Colonials. Many of the knives were in various states of disassembly or had been used for Rockwell testing but the majority appear to just be unmolested finished knives. During a visit to the factory in 1988 Albert Baer gave the entire collection to Herman Williams. Herman took them back to NC and put the boxes of knives up on a shelf in his garage where they remained for more than three decades. There’s no documentation attached to these knives, just the story passed on from Herman. Their background and chain of custody make them a unique collectible." Jason.
That is a knife to be treasured. Great story.

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In my opinion, no Imperial Collection would be complete without an "Authentic Kit Carson Trail Knife" :D

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ozzie marie wrote: Fri Nov 26, 2021 3:04 pm In my opinion, no Imperial Collection would be complete without an "Authentic Kit Carson Trail Knife" :D

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I think you are most likely correct. Now I need one. That is a nice one you showed.
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Imperial folding cleaver. Not exactly pocket friendly.
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I have this old Imperial knife
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The numbers stamped on the blade are patent applied by Imperial. You can see the full patents at:
http://www.collectors-of-schrades-r.us/ ... atents.htm
Interesting stuff...

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Thanks for the information lrv
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How bout sum Imperial fish-tails
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garddogg56 wrote: Sun Feb 20, 2022 2:50 am How bout sum Imperial fish-tails
I like 'em ::tu::
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Thanx tnorton ::handshake::
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Imperial stainless trick knife. Im actually a little embarrassed about how long it took to figure out how to open this thing
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Also trying to get an idea of when this one was made
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Painter80 wrote: Wed Mar 09, 2022 6:28 pm Imperial stainless trick knife. Im actually a little embarrassed about how long it took to figure out how to open this thing
Don't feel bad, I had to be shown.
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dlr110 wrote: Wed Mar 09, 2022 9:10 pm
Painter80 wrote: Wed Mar 09, 2022 6:28 pm Imperial stainless trick knife. Im actually a little embarrassed about how long it took to figure out how to open this thing
Don't feel bad, I had to be shown.
Hey! I used the pliers and tore up a couple of real nice Eye Brands before I got it figured out. ::dang:: ::dang::

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I got these two from TripleF (Scott)
I really like single blade knives especially Sheepsfoot. ::tu::
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Nice knives!!

Congrats on the new additions.

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This pocket knife arrived recently in a large group or lot of pocket knives that I purchased. I did NOT buy the group or lot to obtain this particular pocket knife. But, it definitely turned out to be a keeper. It is an IMPERIAL FRONTIER, pattern 4135, three blades, two springs, two tang stamps, a blade etch, 3 1/4" closed, "STOCKMAN" pattern or style, pocket knife. The main blade front tang stamp reads "FRONTIER" (curved) with powder horn stamped symbol. The main blade back tang stamp reads "4135 - IMPERIAL - STAINLESS - USA" The main blade etch reads "FRONTIER Double - Eagle" with logo. It is in EXCELLENT condition. It needed no cleaning, I just wiped it off, took some pictures and here it is.
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The Main Blade Etch.
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The Main Blade Back Tang Stamp.
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New_Windsor_NY wrote: Sat Apr 09, 2022 11:15 pm This pocket knife arrived recently in a large group or lot of pocket knives that I purchased. I did NOT buy the group or lot to obtain this particular pocket knife. But, it definitely turned out to be a keeper. It is an IMPERIAL FRONTIER, pattern 4135, three blades, two springs, two tang stamps, a blade etch, 3 1/4" closed, "STOCKMAN" pattern or style, pocket knife. The main blade front tang stamp reads "FRONTIER" (curved) with powder horn stamped symbol. The main blade back tang stamp reads "4135 - IMPERIAL - STAINLESS - USA" The main blade etch reads "FRONTIER Double - Eagle" with logo. It is in EXCELLENT condition. It needed no cleaning, I just wiped it off, took some pictures and here it is.
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A good looking Double Eagle Skip.
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Papa Bones wrote: Sun Apr 10, 2022 8:31 am A.....
Thank you, Smitty. 🍻
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The following six Imperial pocket knives all arrived recently. They all have two blades. They range in size from 2 3/4" closed to 3 5/16" closed. They are all in VERY GOOD condition. Some needed minor cleaning, some needed none. I took some pictures and here they are.
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Superb additions to your Imperial collection, Skip! ::tu::
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