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Weird that there isn’t a sub-forum for Imperial. Or am I just missing it? This is prolly my nicest Imperial shell handle. Blows me away that this knife could be as old as 86 years (according to the tang stamp, it’s at least 70 years old, and still be in this good condition,

Try the Schrade forum. You’ll find Imperial knives there.
From the Schrade forum description:

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.

Ken

Eelephant wrote: ↑Mon Nov 21, 2022 5:17 pm Weird.....

Here:
https://www.allaboutpocketknives.com/kn ... 64&t=64774

Here:
https://www.allaboutpocketknives.com/kn ... 35&t=70544

I agree, that Imperial is a beauty!
The shell handles are not sturdy, but Imperial did use good steel in their blades, and they were heat treated very well. For the price they are hard to beat!
Like you, I tend to accumulate less expensive knives, which gives me quite a few to choose from. I keep several old Imperials, some to carry, and done to collect.