The John Primble knife brand was first used by Belknap Hardware Co. circa 1890. The name is rumored to have originated from one of the company's top salesmen.
You will find the original old Primble knives to be extremely high quality tools. Belknap outsourced the production to a variety of US manufacturers to a set of specifications that were of extraordinarily high standards.
The end result was the creation & current existence of some great old John Primble marked pocketknives that are very highly regarded by most all collectors. AAPK members list a good variety of them for sale here on occasion, so look them over now & be sure to check back often as the inventory changes regularly.
John Primble Belknap HDW and MFG Co 5514 Delrin Congress Knife Pre1968 - Delrin Handles - No Cracks - Snaps Open and Shut - No Wobble - Nice Unused Condition - Approx. 3 5/8 Inches Closed - SEE...
BLUE GRASS BELKNAP LOUISVILLE (1940-1968)--STOCKMAN-4 INCHES CLOSED-3 BLADES SAME AS FULL MARKED TIGHT AND SNAPS-IMITATION PEARL HANDLES WITH ROUND BLUE GRASS SHIELD, ...
JOHN PRIMBLE BELKNAP INC. U.S.A. (1960-1982) --STOCKMAN KNIFE (PLUS OLD BOX NOT A MATCHED TOGETHER BUT OF THE SAME TIME PERIOD-4 INCHES CLOSED-3 BLADES MARKED TIGHT AND SNAP-IMITATION BONE...
John Primble 5222 2-Blade Congress Folding Knife w/Jigged Bone Scales The photos accompanying this listing are the best statement of condition; please review them carefully before...
JOHN PRIMBLE BELKNAP INC. LOUISVILLE KY (1978-1982 ??)--STOCKMAN-4 INCHES CLOSED-4 BLADES MARKED TIGHT SNAPS MAIN ETCHED SEE PICTURE UNUSED MINT. -IMITATION BONE HANDLES WITH J.P. SHIELD.....
John Primble Belknap Inc. 4927 Delrin Dogleg Jack Knife - c.1968-1985 - Etched - Delrin Handles - No Cracks - Nickel Silver Bolsters - Brass Liners - Snaps Open and Shut - No Wobble - Very Nice...
JOHN PRIMBLE BELKNAP HDW & MFG. CO. LOUISVILLE (1960-1982)--DADDY BARLOW-5 INCHES CLOSED-CLIP BLADE FULL MARKED TIGHT AND SNAPS-FINE GENUINE BONE HANDLES..SUPER NICE ORIGINAL OLD CONDITION...
John Primble Belknap, Inc. Metal Rooster Nutter Knife - Metal Handles - No Cracks - Snaps Open and Shut - No Wobble - UsedCondition - Approx. 3 3/4 inches closed. See photos for overall...
This knife is in good condition with moderate blade wear and sharpeniing. The blades still walk and talk with no blade wobble. There are no visible cracks on the moderately worn handles. This is a...
John Primble, India Steel, Works, 4in candystripe celluloid stockman, minus a few small blemishes these blades are pretty mint especially for its age and handle material, as well you can see on...
This is a lightly used four blade stockman bearing the tang stamp "john Primble" over "Maysville, Ky." over "USA". This knife shows little wear and tear and appears to still have the...
John Primble India Steel Works, 5206, 4in jigged handle, squared off lower bolster, blades used but near full, mild tarnish, main blade has halfstop but no snap, secondary is excellent...
John Primble Manchester, OH USA 3258 Wood Stockman Knife in Box - Etched - Wood Handles - No Cracks - Nickel Silver Bolsters - Brass Liners - Snaps Open and Shut - No Wobble - Very Nice Unused...
John Primble, India Steel Works, 3 3/4in composite handle, imperfections at upper pin but scales are not loose, congress pattern finger cleaner, all blades tarnished to age, this knife has...
JOHNPRIMBLE BELKNAP INC. U.S.A. (1968-1982)--STOCKMAN-4 INCHES CLOSED-3 BLADES MARKED TIGHT AND SNAP MAIN IS SOFT-IMITATION PEARL HANDLES WITH PRIMBLE SHIELD.. ...
John Primble, congress, nice shield, 4in delrin, has a light spot near lower bolster shown clear last picture, other than that spot the knife is pretty mint all blades are pretty clean and...
John Primble was a brand used by Belknap Inc., a large hardware whosale firm based in Louisville, Ky. Belknap was the main supplier of many independent hardware stores for many years....
John Primble large pen, 4in white crackle handle with no chips or cracks, main blade tang stamped John Primble Belknap HDWE & MFG Co, stamped 1983, no carbon tarnish or rust, excellent action,...
JOHN PRIMBLE BELKANP HDW. & MFG. CO. (1940-1982)--BARLOW-3 3/8 INCHES CLOSED-2 BLADES FUL;L MARKED TIGHT AND SNAPS (MAIN BLADE IS A RARE SHEEP FOOT)FINE SAW CUT BONE HANDLES WITH BLUE...
JAS PRICE PINE KNOT (A BELKNAP HDW, SECOND LINE) (1930-1940)--STOCKMAN-3 1/2 INCHES CLOSED-3 BLADES MARKED TIGHT AND SNAP-YELLOW HANDLES DONT COMPLETELY MATCH WITH SLANT BOLSTERS....
Old John Primble Brown Bone Congress Made Between 1947 to 1985 . Made By Boker No Box May have been Cleaned at one time in it's life as I can see carbon Spots , Looks to Have a...
JOHN PRIMBLE INDIA STEEL WORKS (1989)--TEXAS JACK #4986-3 3/4 INCHES CLOSED-2 BLADES MAIN CLIPE ETCHED, "PERFECT TEXAS JACK"-FINE BROWN JIGGED BONE HANDLES WITH PINCHED BOLSTERS. MINT WITH...
Belknap Louisville USA Blue Grass Standard Barlow measures 3 3/8" closed. Blades are near full, show use and light pitting as shown. Good snap on both blades. Saw cut delrin handles with no...
JOHN PRIMBLE BELKNAP HARDWARE CO. LOUISVILLE KY. (1940-1968)--BARLOW-3 3/8 INCHES CLOSED -2 BLADES MARKED TIGHT AND SNAP-TAN BONE HANDLES WITH IRON BOLSTERS MARKED BLUE GRASS.....
Belknap I Germany John Primble LTD 1 First Edition Commemorative Blue Grass Pen Knife - Etched - Serial # 1307 - Metal Handles -Snaps Open and Shut - No Wobble - Very Nice Unused Condition -...
This John Primble Fish Tail Jack measures approximately 3 7/8 inches closed. The single clip blade features a long pull, graceful swedging, and the John Primble Finest Steel blade...
John Primble Imitation Stag Stockman Made by Boker in the late 70 No Box , Doesn't look like it's been Toted Has Factory Edge with the Colonel Etched on Main...
This is a like new John Primble four blade stockman. Knife has never been used, carried or resharpened. The handles are a composite material that has the appearance of the old rough...
John Primble White Bone Stockman Pattern # JP300076SB & a Whit Bone Trapper Pattern # JP300077SB On Front at Tang Area is John Primble Manchester Ohio USA on Rear at...
John Primble Belknap, Inc. Delrin # 20 Muskrat Knife c.1968-1985 - Etched - Delrin Handles - No Cracks - Nickel Silver Bolsters - Brass Liners - Snaps Open and Shut - No Wobble - Has some Lite...
Blue Grass USA Wood BG-7 Stockman Knife 7Th Edition Blue Grass Commemorative in Box - 1 of 750 - Serial # 469 - Etched - Wood Handles - Nickel Silver Bolsters - Brass Liners - Snaps Open and Shut...