What do I have here?

[kamagong]

I won this item on the 'Bay recently. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...MEWN:IT&viewitem=&item=220089785279&rd=1&rd=1 Normally I'm only interested in stockmen, but the price was right. I think it's some sort of Jack, although I don't know what the exact name is. What sort of material are the handle sides made of? Plus, does anyone have an idea of the vintage of this knife? Thanks for the help all.

 

[Casares]

The Schrade collectors will be able to tell you............

see their sub-forum, it is very informative.

 

[Arathol]

That is called a Premium jack. Same frame as the premium stockman but has 2 blades on one end. The handles are most likely black composition like many other Imperials. It was made by Imperial Knife Co., nothing to do with Schrade except both have been part of the same corporate conglomerate since 1947. Imperial has been around for about 90 years and most of their knives were made here in the US. Some Imperials were made in Ireland and England but not until 1977. The DE (Diamond Edge) mark was used after 1967 by Imperial. This is most likely a 1970s knife.

 

[kamagong]

Thanks Arathol! Now another question--Is the black composition different from the self-destructive celluloid?

 

[JD Mandrell]

Thanks Arathol! Now another question--Is the black composition different from the self-destructive celluloid?

I have the same knife in the 3 blade Stockman pattern, yes the black scales are NOT the same as celluloid.

Nice score!

 

[Arathol]

The black composition handles are a more modern plastic material, closer to Delrin than celluloid. Its pretty hard and fairly durable. There weren't a lot of knives being made with celluloid handles when this knife was made.