Old knife identification

[RocketFoot]

Has anyone ever seen or own a knife like this? I can't find anything about it online. I have had this knife for over 30 years and I don't even remember where I got it, LOL! It says PARKER Surgical Steel Japan on the tang and it has a nested leaf spring lock on the left side of the handle. I'm just wondering if this thing is a quality knife or if it was a hardware store counter display tool? It certainly looks like it has some stories to tell and the blade is still rock solid...no lock rock or anything.

 

[Sidehill Gouger]

I think you said about all there is to say when you mentioned "Parker" on the tang. Jim Parker imported dozens if not hundreds of different knife patterns from Japan. Most were of at least OK quality. I've carried and used several over the years.

 

[RocketFoot]

I think you said about all there is to say when you mentioned "Parker" on the tang. Jim Parker imported dozens if not hundreds of different knife patterns from Japan. Most were of at least OK quality. I've carried and used several over the years.

Thanks! I'll dig deeper on Jim Parker and see what turns up!

 

[ferider]

Apparently designed by Seizo Imai in Seki in the 80s. There is an almost identical knife sold by Fury here: https://epragueknives.com/vtg-1980s...ai-seki-japan-stainless-folding-pocket-knife/

 

[wharncliffe]

For what it's worth, Parker became a member of the Blade magazine cutlery hall of fame in 1986.

BLADE Magazine Cutlery Hall of Fame

BLADE Magazine Cutlery Hall of Fame® The BLADE Magazine Cutlery Hall of Fame® is the highest honor on the planet for individuals who demonstrate exceptional contributions to the world of knives. Only one or two people are inducted annually during a ceremony at BLADE Show. Inductees are...

blademag.com

 

[RocketFoot]

Apparently designed by Seizo Imai in Seki in the 80s. There is an almost identical knife sold by Fury here: https://epragueknives.com/vtg-1980s...ai-seki-japan-stainless-folding-pocket-knife/

Interesting! I also just saw a similar knife branded with 'Snap-On' for sale on fleabay!

 

[Triton]

I might be tempted to wander over to the Bernard Levine sub forum and do a search on Jim Parker. It makes for some entertaining reading.

 

[knarfeng]

Thanks! I'll dig deeper on Jim Parker and see what turns up!

start here:

https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/jim-parker.570955/

 

[RocketFoot]

start here:

https://www.bladeforums.com/threads/jim-parker.570955/

Thanks for the link!