Parker IMAI "Texas Stockman"

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akaMatt

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Hi all, I was going through some of my dad's old belongings this past weekend, and there were several knives of his that I came away with. My favorite of them was this Texas Stockman knife by Parker IMAI (model K 296). The blade is marked as Surgical Steel, which I guess is pretty generic and could be any of several kinds of steel (mainly in the 420 / 440 family). It is in extremely good condition, considering I think these were made in the range of 1979 - 83. I don't think he probably carried this much at all, except maybe to drop it on the edge of the spey blade (the only real noticeable wear / damage). I would guess he probably didn't pay too much for it, but it seems like a pretty solid knife and is extremely sharp (another reason I think he probably didn't use it).

Anybody have any experience with these knives? I've been carrying it (along with my normal Dragonfly 2) this week and think it may be a knife I could grow really fond of (along with the sentimental value of just being something of my dad's).

Oh, also, there is a "5" stamped on the inside of the frame. Any idea what this number represents on these knives?

Anyway, here's a couple pics. Let me know your thoughts on these.

Stockman_01.jpg


Stockman_02.jpg
 
I don't have any information, but that looks like a great knife. :)
What is the closed length?
 
Thanks!

Closed length: 3-15/16
Clip blade: 2-5/8 (cutting edge)
Sheepsfoot: ~1-7/8 (edge)
Spey: ~1-3/4 (edge)

Already cut myself on the spey trying to clean it up. One down, two to go... :D
 
Since it bit you, (hope it was not too bad of a bite) by a tradition dating back more than 11,000 years, that knife officially "owns" you now.
Congratulations. :)
 
akaMatt said:
Parker IMAI (model K 296).

Anybody have any experience with these knives?

Oh, also, there is a "5" stamped on the inside of the frame. Any idea what this number represents on these knives?

Let me know your thoughts on these.
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Made in Japan for Jim Parker, a man of legendary, if somewhat nefarious reputation in the knife world. He owned WR Case at one point.

I've not handled one, but according to various posts I've read over the years they were nicely made. Nicely enough that I understand that there are folks who collect them.

I have no ideas on the "5".
 
I've owned a number of the Parker Japanese knives of that era (though none at the moment), and they always struck me as nice knives and worth a good bit more than they sold for. Yours looks like a good example.
 
Looks good.
Put up next to Case large stockman youd probly be able to do a weight work out:thumbsup::)
 
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