Found Treasure - New In Box Imperial Jack-Master 3-Blades

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Fedelis

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Hello all,

I thought I'd share my recent aquisition. I just picked up new in box Jack-Master 3-blade knives still wrapped up and unused. There are six total in the box, still in plastic wrap.

From what I can tell, the knives are a more dull grey, which makes me think they are carbon steel. They still have a drop of factory oil dried on the tang joint.

From what I know, these blades are probably from the 1960s. Does anyone know more about them?

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Sorry I can't help with ID but what a nice find! If you get no response here I can move this to Bernard Levine's forum. I'll keep an eye on the thread.
 
Those look pretty good! Nice pick up and price, if I read box correctly. They look like they could go in the sunken joints thread. Score!
Thanks , Neal
 
neal70 said:
Those look pretty good! Nice pick up and price, if I read box correctly. They look like they could go in the sunken joints thread. Score!
Thanks , Neal
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Thanks Neal! I added my find to the sunken joint thread.
 
I'm useless as far as information goes, but that is really cool. Awesome find!

Where did you dig these up? Internet, flea market?
 
Tang Stamp is 1956 to 1988. There is an Imperial tang stamp chart hidden over in the Schrade Collector area. I found another using BING.
The blades are most likely carbon steel, unless very late manufacture?

VERY nice catch. I hope you'll put one in your pocket.
 
What a terrific score, Just the kind of knife a kid would pick up at the Five and dime or the local hardware store.
 
This is the chart I've used to date my Hammer Brand/Imperial blades:

All I know is they were made 1956 - 1988. I don't know if anyone knows more about them.

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I found these on eBay, and snatched them up. Most older knives of this I've seen are rusted or fairly black with oxidation. The last hands that touched these were the packers at the factory, so I couldn't help but buy them.

I love older Imperial and Hammer Brand knives. They were affordable back in the day and make for excellent users in my experience. These don't have the elegant wood or bone like so many gorgeous traditions here on the forum, but these knives from Imperial have been extremely dependable and low maintenance pocket companions.
 
Great find, Fedelis! I think most around here would agree that you don't necessarily have to have fancy covers like wood, bone or stag to have a good traditional pocket knife. Are you gonna carry one of them? :D
 
You have to carry at least one , don't ya? :D That way when you give away or sell one you'll know of any "quirks" they might have. 'Sides, ya got 6, unwrapped at least one and opened the blades, sooo...user! ;) You know you want to.
Neal
 
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