Frontier Lockback

[L. Richard]

I think I bought this in the mid 1980s in a hardware store. It was in a Schrade display along with a few similar knives of different sizes. This one measures 3" closed. I think the display was all the knives they had in these models, because the one I bought had to be unwired from the display. On one side of the tang is stamped

FRONTIER
U.S.A.

and on the other side

P-I
IMPERIAL
STAINLESS

The locking mechanism seems to be similar to that of the Buck 110. The fit and finish is practically perfect. The handle appears to be inlaid with walnut.
I think I paid about $35 for it new, and it has been worth it. I thought I had lost it, but my wife found it today inside a first aid kit.

Richard

 

[Codger_64]

http://www.collectors-of-schrades-r.us/frontiers/pages/P-82-2.htm
http://www.collectors-of-schrades-r.us/frontiers/pages/P-82-3.htm

These 1982 Imperial factory flyers show your knife and give a bit of detail.

 

[rprocter]

these knives seem somewhat akin to Schrade 3rd Gens, an upscale, dressy well made knife. look very collectible to me ! roland

 

[Trent Rock]

I got the small one about a month ago for 3 bucks
I think it's the P-II
I have to check after I find it
The wood on one side looks like it was wet and got kinda warped
I'm guessing it is glued on?
It seems pretty sturdily built :thumbup:

 

[Bob W]

Wow, those look nice.

I bought a couple of the Irish-made Frontier knives on closeout when Schrade went BK. Despite having the same brand name, the Irish knives are complete junk...

 

[Trent Rock]

Here is mine
We are P-I brothers L. Richard!!

 

[lrv]

In 83 they added 2 more knives to the mix. Im thinking Camillus made these

And the real thing. Hot off the scanner from the mancave.

 

[Trent Rock]

I KNEW Irv would have the WHOLE set!!!

I want to find a P-III
I have an affinity for sheepfoot blades