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I got this today from my grandfather, I think its probably from the 50's through 70's but I'm not completely sure? If you guys have any information on this please let me know. Thanks for looking, and tell me what you think.

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-Zach
 
They were quite common many years ago, can't seem to find a decent one anymore. Tang stamps would help get it identified.
 
I had a Japanese model with thick (fake) stag handle slabs.
It's one model where cheap is OK, it works nicely dining out in the woods. :D
 
I have an old Colonial like that with carbon steel blades. It was one of my first knives.
 
I have a similar knife by Colonial (also from my grandfather) but yours is in much better condition. I also have some Swiss army knives and woodworking tools that I inherited. They mean a lot to me since he used them every day and they remind me of him. Thanks for your post!

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Wow yours looks exactly like mine, in reality mine isnt in such good a shape, I assume my grandfather used it when he was younger so of course the spoon and fork were kept really clean but the can opener and the blade r rather rused so I need to clean them a little better.
 
Bill_H said:
They were quite common many years ago, can't seem to find a decent one anymore. Tang stamps would help get it identified.
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Case still makes one, the model number is 052 if I'm not mistaken. It comes apart into three pieces (knife, spoon, fork) and then locks back together when you're done.
 
Ozark trail a cheaper knife brand makes them also that comes apart in two peices one with a knife and for and one with a spoon and possibly a can opener. Its not bad and only 5 bucks.
 
Dave28210 said:
Case still makes one, the model number is 052 if I'm not mistaken. It comes apart into three pieces (knife, spoon, fork) and then locks back together when you're done.
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What he said. Case makes nice Hobo knives. They may come in handy in line at the soup kitchens if the economy doesn't turn around pretty soon. :D
 
I have my grandfathers from WW2, never used it but I know they sell these at some camp stores...
 
kabar makes one with plastic scales, and another that's all steel and seperates. i've got one in my bob.
 
That's an advertising term. Supposedly it would be handy for a hobo, wandering around with just the clothes on his back, to have one tool he could eat with instead of carrying flatware around.
 
Lee Valley has a French Army Bivouac Knife with a fairly substantial Opinel style blade and separable fork and spoon. And of course being French it comes with cork screw.

Joe
 
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