Older Imperial fixed blade hunters?

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dogngun

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I have pisked up 2 older Imperial fixed blade hunters, one from the late 1950's, one maybe 1970's or so. Newer one has serated back, older one is very plain, carbon steel, brown bakelite scales - had one similar in boy scouts.

Both with leather sheaths.
Any interest in these knives? Do people still use and or collect these knives?
I bought the older one because I had one many years ago, the other came as part of a lot.

Thanks.

mark
 
I recently came across an old Imperial Boy Scout pocket knife with crest in handles in a box of knives that was my fathers. I had no idea it was there and have been in the process of restoring it to its former luster.
I've been curious as to its value if anyone is familiar with these?
 
Most earlier Imperial hunting and pocket knives have minimal resale value. The demand just isn't there. The few collectors who do have some interest in them generally prefer to buy examples which were not used, and are accompanied by the original packaging. I can't tell what pattern knives you are describing without photos, but from the mid 1950's on thru the early to mid 1960's, Imperial hunting knives sold for $1.25 to $5. They still make good users, and are excellent nostalgia pieces as most had unique design features.

Michael
 
I like the ones that are like Utica Sportsmen
The H-6 and H-7
For under 10 bucks on EBAY I think they are a great value :thumbup:
 
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