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Can any give me some info on this knife? It is an Imperial (1946-1956?) It has a good quality feel to it with great walk and talk. I am not sure about the handle material. Any idea of what it might be worth?

Shell handled Imperials don't sell for much, but the steel is excellent and that's a great looking example.

I agree. Celluloid wrapped shell construction.
Not usually worth much.
I personally wouldn't give over $10-15 for any shell handled knife.
Though this is a good looking knife.

1967redrider wrote: ↑Fri Oct 01, 2021 12:59 pm Shell handled Imperials don't sell for much, but the steel is excellent and that's a great looking example.

So... ... it's a keeper then

edge213 wrote: ↑Fri Oct 01, 2021 1:55 pm I agree. Celluloid wrapped shell construction.
Not usually worth much.
I personally wouldn't give over $10-15 for any shell handled knife.
Though this is a good looking knife.

So... ... it's a keeper then

GSPTOPDOG wrote: ↑Fri Oct 01, 2021 11:34 pm

1967redrider wrote: ↑Fri Oct 01, 2021 12:59 pm Shell handled Imperials don't sell for much, but the steel is excellent and that's a great looking example.

So... ... it's a keeper then

Yes indeed.

GSPTOPDOG wrote: ↑Fri Oct 01, 2021 11:34 pm

edge213 wrote: ↑Fri Oct 01, 2021 1:55 pm I agree. Celluloid wrapped shell construction.
Not usually worth much.
I personally wouldn't give over $10-15 for any shell handled knife.
Though this is a good looking knife.

So... ... it's a keeper then

Absolutely!

Yes sir! The scales are el cheapo, and they aren’t real valuable. But it’s as good a steel as any maker of that era used and worlds above most of what’s turned out today imo.

It’ll make a fantastic user.

It's a great looking knife! Use or save, it's up to you. Carry it every once in a while to stay in touch with that 1960's vibe! They were great users.
Froe

It has a pretty good patina, but now I am thinking 'bout sticking it in a potato...

GSPTOPDOG wrote: ↑Sat Oct 02, 2021 12:46 am It has a pretty good patina, but now I am thinking 'bout sticking it in a potato...

Go for it. Then sharpen that puppy up. You’ll be shocked how sharp it gets.

I really like the marbling pattern on the handles!

I have a bunch of Imperials because they are cheap. Mostly '70s era Barlows. They take a great edge easily, and if lost, most aren't exactly pricey to replace.

Colonel26 wrote: ↑Sat Oct 02, 2021 2:35 am

GSPTOPDOG wrote: ↑Sat Oct 02, 2021 12:46 am It has a pretty good patina, but now I am thinking 'bout sticking it in a potato...

Go for it. Then sharpen that puppy up. You’ll be shocked how sharp it gets.

I have rotated the Imperil into the EDC line-up here it is with a Gerber and a Camillus #72

EDCing my Imperial today...