Imperials
- Meridian_Mike
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Re: Imperials
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!
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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- OLDE CUTLER
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Re: Imperials
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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I like it! Thanks for posting!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 don't always respond to great posts but I always appreciate seeing them. Thanks for posting!
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Re: Imperials
I purchased a pocket knife from Jason, a.k.a. jxr1197.
He also included the pocket knife pictured below.
A special THANK YOU goes out to Jason for the extra goodie!!
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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.
He also included the pocket knife pictured below.
A special THANK YOU goes out to Jason for the extra goodie!!
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.
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Re: Imperials
That is a knife to be treasured. Great story.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.
A special THANK YOU goes out to Jason for the extra goodie!!
Caption(s), if any, are on the BOTTOM of the corresponding picture(s).
Click on a picture to ENLARGE.
***** 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.
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Re: Imperials
In my opinion, no Imperial Collection would be complete without an "Authentic Kit Carson Trail Knife"
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Re: Imperials
I think you are most likely correct. Now I need one. That is a nice one you showed.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"
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Re: Imperials
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...
lrv
http://www.collectors-of-schrades-r.us/ ... atents.htm
Interesting stuff...
lrv
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Re: Imperials
Thanks for the information lrv
- garddogg56
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Re: Imperials
I like 'em
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Re: Imperials
Imperial stainless trick knife. Im actually a little embarrassed about how long it took to figure out how to open this thing
Re: Imperials
Don't feel bad, I had to be shown.
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Hey! I used the pliers and tore up a couple of real nice Eye Brands before I got it figured out.
Ray
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Re: Imperials
I got these two from TripleF (Scott)
I really like single blade knives especially Sheepsfoot.
I really like single blade knives especially Sheepsfoot.
Tim
- Meridian_Mike
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Re: Imperials
Nice knives!!
Congrats on the new additions.
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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Kid: "Wish we had time to bury them fellas."
Josey Wales: "To hell with them fellas. Buzzards got to eat, same as worms."
Clint Eastwood-The Outlaw Josey Wales
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Josey Wales: "To hell with them fellas. Buzzards got to eat, same as worms."
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Skip
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Re: Imperials
A good looking Double Eagle Skip.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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Re: Imperials
Thank you, Smitty.
Kid: "Wish we had time to bury them fellas."
Josey Wales: "To hell with them fellas. Buzzards got to eat, same as worms."
Clint Eastwood-The Outlaw Josey Wales
Skip
Josey Wales: "To hell with them fellas. Buzzards got to eat, same as worms."
Clint Eastwood-The Outlaw Josey Wales
Skip
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Re: Imperials
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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Kid: "Wish we had time to bury them fellas."
Josey Wales: "To hell with them fellas. Buzzards got to eat, same as worms."
Clint Eastwood-The Outlaw Josey Wales
Skip
Josey Wales: "To hell with them fellas. Buzzards got to eat, same as worms."
Clint Eastwood-The Outlaw Josey Wales
Skip
Re: Imperials
Superb additions to your Imperial collection, Skip!
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