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I have been cleaning a knife that once I was able to open it and get the blade cleaned, I found a tang stamp that says, ‘John Primble, India, Steel Works’. It has metal scales with ‘I KUT’ on one side. I have not been able to find any info on this knife. I would appreciate any info any of you might have. Thanks

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Comment by D ale on June 22, 2019 at 14:33

Nice old stamping !


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Comment by Cece Moulins on June 19, 2019 at 12:41

I had no idea what I had. I bought a Kamp King knife on ebay and the seller included this knife. He said it was in rough condition and could not get it open. I am sorry to see the blade is so pitted. But I am pleased with my progress so far on the knife.

thank you all for your comments.


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Comment by Andy Larrison on June 19, 2019 at 10:49

I have a few Primbles and love them....very classic look and feel to them.

Comment by Jan Carter on June 19, 2019 at 10:15
Comment by Jan Carter on June 19, 2019 at 10:14

John Primble India Steel Works started in 1890 and went out in 1940.

Comment by Jan Carter on June 19, 2019 at 10:12

Camillus , A. Kastor & Bros. knives

within this discussion you will note:

Belknap Hdw. Co.,Louisville, KY 
"John Primble" Camillus, Boker, Utica, Schrade
"John Primble" India Steel Works" Sheffield/Wolstenholm import Kastor?
"John Primble" (with star) Camillus ?-1965
"John Primble East India Steel Works
"J. Primble Belknap Germany" old stamp
"Primble" old stamp
"John Primble Belknap Hdwe. & Mfg. Co."
"John Primble Belknap Inc. Schrade
"John Primble India Steel Works Prussia"
"JOHN, PRIMBLE, I.S.W." c1913 per Belknap catalog

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