Imperial/Colonial Fisherman’s Knives, Frontier Stockman

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Imperial Fisherman’s Favorite Coke Bottle (Green/Brown/Cream)

5 1/8” closed. The tang stamp dates this one 1930-1936.

Blade and bolsters show some pitting, knife was probably cleaned at some point. Main blade is mostly full, has some sharpening wear near the tip. Great walk and talk, snappy, no wiggle when blades are open.

Green, brown and cream colored celluloid has a few scratches and one small chunk missing out of the back side cover (see photo), but overall in good shape and show no sign of degradation. $50

Imperial Fisherman’s Favorite Coke Bottle (Black/Grey/Red)

5 1/8” closed. The tang stamp on this one dates it between 1936-1952.

Blades have some patina from age/use, but the main blade is mostly full, with maybe a bit of sharpening wear but not much. Good walk, talk, snap. Main blade has barely discernible wiggle when open, very slight.

Black, grey and red celluloid is in good condition, has some surface scratches and what looks like a small burn mark on the front side (see photo). No chips or cracks, no signs of degradation. $50

 

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Colonial Fisherman’s Knife/Toothpick

5” closed length. Colonial is a little harder to date, but from what I’ve found online, the curved tang stamp should put it between 1926-1938.

Blade appears to be mostly full, probably sharpened a time or two but not worn down at all. Some patina and scratches but generally looks pretty good. Nice walk, talk and snap on this knife.

Black plastic handles are in good shape, no cracks or chips. Hook sharpener is intact, has a slight gouge in the middle of it. $40

Frontier (Imperial USA) Stockman

3 3/8” closed. Advertising knife with “Abilene National Bank” on the back cover. Stamped “Frontier” on the main blade tang front side, “4233 Imperial USA” on the back.

Appears to have factory edges on all three blades. I don’t think this knife was ever used, but does have a few light scratches and spots. Nice action on all blades. $42