dewman wrote:Can anyone give me sort of a thumbnail bio on the man? It would appear than at one time or another, he had his fingers in many different knife making pies. Correct me if I'm wrong, but wasn't he involved with Case at one time? And....where did the "Parker-Edwards" line come in. I have three of the "Parker-Edwards, Jacksonville, Al." razor trappers. And, I have one or two folders that have the "Parker-Frost" name on them. Now, I see that there are some knives called "IXL" that supposedly have "Parker" blades that were made in Japan and are being assembled in the U.S.A. I also understant he went into business for himself, but went belly up.
I've bought several Remington knives from his son off E-Bay. He goes by the name "Silverladdie".
Man oh man....his Dad got around, eh?
I can give several timelines for Parker knives, dates are aproximate.
Parker-Frost 1976-1978 Frost Cutlery still in business and make knives in China.
http://www.frostcutlery.com You can see many brands he carries on this website. He carries a lot of brands, many Chinese made.
1979-1983 Parker Eagle brand with the wildlife series.
1984-1986 Parker Imai Some pearl and commemorative knives made. Many sold through Sears and Walmart.
1986-1989 Parker-Edwards
No Parker Eagle Brand knives manufactured after 1989, except some 35th anniversary knives made by Bulldog Brand or the same factory where Bulldog Brand is made.