​Up for sale is a vintage Imperial Apex AP1 mini lockback pocket knife featuring a specialized factory Ducks Unlimited organizational blade etch. This lightweight, highly portable everyday carry folder was manufactured at the Imperial Schrade production facility in Listowel, Ireland.

​The knife is in 100% flawless, dead-mint condition. It has never been used, carried, or sharpened, and the steel presents beautifully without a single trace of use or storage wear.

​What’s Included:

​Imperial Apex AP1 Ducks Unlimited Lockback Knife

​Original Gray Imperial Apex "Peak Performance" Box

​Original Clear Plastic Factory Storage Baggie

​Condition Report:

​Blade: 100% Mint condition. Mirror-bright factory satin finish with absolutely zero carbon spotting, scratches, or storage patina. It features a full profile clip point blade with a razor-sharp original edge. The front face features a crisp, dark factory-etched Ducks Unlimited logo text alongside a flushing mallard graphic. The tang is deeply stamped "Imperial IRELAND" on the mark side.

​Handle: Flawless black ribbed lightweight composition handle scales with no pocket wear, scuffs, or fade. The molded handle face features a clean, crisp debossed Imperial logo text and anvil motif. The solid steel lanyard loop at the pommel end is tight and perfectly unbent.

​Mechanism: Exceptional walk and talk. The blade draws smoothly, locks open with rock-solid lockback security, and closes with a crisp factory snap.

​Box: The original gray cardboard factory box is very solid and clean with all end flaps intact, showing only the lightest hints of age-appropriate shelf storage wear.

​Specifications:

​Brand: Imperial Cutlery (Schrade Corp.)

​Model/Pattern: Apex AP1 Mini Lockback

​Edition: Ducks Unlimited Promotional Issue

​Country of Manufacture: Listowel, Ireland

​Lock Type: Lockback

​Handle Material: Black Textured Composite

​Blade Material: Stainless Steel

​Closed Length: 2-3/8”

​Blade Length: 1-5/8”

​Ships promptly and securely packaged inside an additional sturdy shipping box to protect the collector value of the original packaging. Please review the high-resolution photos to verify the immaculate condition of this vintage import piece. Feel free to reach out with any questions or offers!

For Sale By: Dauber Resale

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