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Imperial Knife Co.

If you've spent any number of years around knives, whether it be just using one, or as an avid collector of the sharp, shiny things that grab a hold of so many, then you've probably seen a few Imperial brand knives and chances are good you even have a couple hiding out in a box somewhere.

They have filled the garage sales and flea markets for years, being sold and peddled for mere pennies at a time. These knives are, cheap. But, when was the last time you saw an American made product that actually worked sell for a reasonable price? Sure, you can bring home a Case sodbuster knife for around $20.00, but for that you could own a couple dozen Imperial knives. Of course the factory is closed now, so, anything you get is going to have a little age to it.

Super thin carbon blade, thats about standard for these knives. A thin metal like material is the handle scale and often times there is no shield. Not exactly the most beautiful of choices when buying a knife, but again, they are cheap and they work.

An Imperial knife wasn't made for a rich man, it was made for an every mad.

So everyone, lets see your Imperial knife.

Tags: Imperial, Providence, R.I., USA

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KnifeMakerPermalink Reply by Royal Pines Cutlery (aka Joe) on August 3, 2014 at 20:50

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Permalink Reply by Jan Carter on August 3, 2014 at 20:57

Joe,

I think you did buy them all! Excellent collection

KnifeMakerPermalink Reply by Royal Pines Cutlery (aka Joe) on August 3, 2014 at 20:58

Permalink Reply by Steve Hanner on August 3, 2014 at 21:00

Oh my did you see them on the display! My goodness one of the best I have seen! Even the celluloid looks unchanged

KnifeMakerPermalink Reply by Royal Pines Cutlery (aka Joe) on August 3, 2014 at 21:00

Thanks, Jan!

KnifeMakerPermalink Reply by Royal Pines Cutlery (aka Joe) on August 3, 2014 at 21:06

Thanks,Steve. I collect them for the colors. That's a reproduction card - but I have an original too, as well as other cards!

Permalink Reply by Steve Hanner on August 3, 2014 at 21:35

That what I love the best, the color. I only wish they could produce this type of color in todays knives. I know that Canal Street has tried very hard to recreate some of that and even Case in all its hugeness has tried some different materials and tried some color. In my opinion the bolder the better!

Permalink Reply by Steve Hanner on August 3, 2014 at 21:47

that is about a perfect fish knife Rick!

Rick Smith said:

Just wanted to add my Dad's fishing knife from his tackle box from the 1940's.

It's in pretty good shape for the shape it's in.

KnifeMakerPermalink Reply by Royal Pines Cutlery (aka Joe) on August 3, 2014 at 22:01

It would be hard for any company to match the colors of old celluloid. A few have tried but the materials used just can't hold a candle to the risky but beautiful colors of times gone by.

Check out my old spiders by Imperial!!!

KnifeMakerPermalink Reply by Royal Pines Cutlery (aka Joe) on August 3, 2014 at 22:19

Great fish knife, Rick! Having a knife is one thing ~ but if it has family history, you just can't beat it.

Permalink Reply by Tobias Gibson on August 4, 2014 at 8:50

Very impressive Imperials AKA Joe! Love them Fish knives!

KnifeMakerPermalink Reply by Royal Pines Cutlery (aka Joe) on August 4, 2014 at 15:38

Thanks Tobias!

Here are a couple of shell handles in there blister packs... the "razor Blade Stainless" knives are from the mid '60s. The "camp knives" are from the '80s through the '90s.