Parker National Blade Pen knife?

Railsplitter

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I stumbled upon a Parker National Blade Pen knife and I am considering buying it. It has bone handles with scrimshaw on one side and the seller states that the knife was made in the 1980's in Seki City, Japan. He also states that the scrimshaw was done in New Jersey, U.S.A. The knife is 3 inches closed.

I like the looks of the knife but I know nothing about it. I would copy and paste a pic but I would feel like I was steeling the pic from the seller. I thought maybe someone here might have some experience with these.

Can any of you folks provide comments, either good or bad, about these Parker National Blade knives?

Thanks.
 
I think you might get more answers in the Bernard Levine Forum. But we can leave this here for now if you wish. If you wish it moved later, drop Gary or me a PM.

Parker was quite the scamp and had an interesting history. But some of the knives he had made in Japan were of good quality.
 
Thank you for the reply, Frank, and for allowing my topic to stay here for a while.

I have read both good and bad comments about Mr. Parker so I am not really sure what to think. I know there are some great quality knives coming out of Seki City these days but I didn't know if it was that way in the 1980's or not.

If I did buy the knife, it would be for carrying and using. In all honesty, I couldn't care less about the scrimshaw. I just like the shape and style of the knife itself.
 
I've had a few Parkers from that era, by and large they've been good quality knives. I've not had any penknives from him, but other patterns were quite good.
 
Well, I ended up buying the knife and it just arrived today so I thought I would post some pics for those interested.

It's actually a pretty nice little knife. Good construction, good snap on both blades, no blade play, only a little bit of blade rub, and the blades are sharp. I'm impressed with this little bugger.

It measures right at 3.0 inches in the closed position. The scrimshaw is nice but I bought the knife primarily because of its size and shape. Handle scales are smooth natural bone.

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The scrimshaw is a rendering of the clipper ship named the "Charles W. Morgan". Apparently it was one of the last clipper ships to sail from America and the ship is currently on display somewhere in Massachusetts (probably didn't spell that right).

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The knife was allegedly made in Seki City, Japan and the schrimshaw was done in New Jersey, U.S.A.

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I will be carrying this one at least until my Mike Alsdorf Equal End is completed. Had to have something to hold me over until then.:)
 
That's a good looking little knife, Rick! I've started becoming more and more enamored with pen knives and equal end knives lately, and this one combines both attributes very nicely. From my point of view I'd say ya done good, my friend. :thumbup: Thanks for posting it!
 
That's a sweet little thing. Very nice looking.
Congrats!
 
I have a few Seki City Parkers and quite honestly the F&F is well above average:thumbup:

Two in particular are Parker Aida knives with black paper micarta, absolutely great knives.

Paul
 
That's a nice looking little carry Rick. The scrim makes it special too.
 
Rick T,

That is a beautiful knife. The scrimshaw is a great bonus.

Mike H.

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