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Craftsman American Eagle new thread

Excellent! Imperial Schrade held the copyright on "American Eagle". You can find those numbers on the COSRUS site. Then go to USPTO TESS search and find those numbers. It gives the dates of first use in commerce. May 22nd, 1969.
 
Sears Roebuck fall/winter 1969 catalog:
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The four earlier ones
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Thanks, Codger! That is very helpful and rounds out the discussion somewhat. So, I am thinking maybe 1972/73 for the second run of those three fixed blade knives?
 
Thanks, Codger! That is very helpful and rounds out the discussion somewhat. So, I am thinking maybe 1972/73 for the second run of those three fixed blade knives?
Good question. I don't have an answer unfortunately.
 
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