Empire Knife Company

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Here's alittle Empire jack I just picked up. It probably won't make the collector's case because of the tipped master blade but these knives have a level of quality and craftmanship that is hard to match. Both blades have immaculate half stops with awesome snaps. So with a new edge this one will make another stellar EDC.
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Nice Jack Greg.
It's all well and good to find fancy patterns, but Empire's quality stands out just as well in their simple Jacks!
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Thanks upnorth ! You are correct it's just amazing to me how well these Empires stand the test of time. They are a superlative knife brand.
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Very nice knife, Greg.
Pack it proudly. ::tu:: ::tu::
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I've been doing a little picture taking today. Here is my current Empire Family Portrait. :D
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Nice collection Greg ::tu:: I really like those 2 electricians knives ::nod::
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Hey Randy thanks! The one on the end is the only one I have ever seen with that prest-o-lite key.
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Very nice Greg !
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ScoutKnives wrote:Very nice Greg !
Hey thanks SK! I've got a few rough ones in there but sometimes that's the only way you can get em.
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Very nice family portrait, Greg. ::tu::
What a grand old name in cutlery. ::nod::
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FRJ wrote:Very nice family portrait, Greg. ::tu::
What a grand old name in cutlery. ::nod::
Thanks Joe! You can't beat em for a quality knife.
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Nothing like a family group shot called Empire - Very nice Greg ::tu:: ::tu::
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Nice Empire collection Greg, that must have taken some time to acquire.
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LongBlade wrote:Nothing like a family group shot called Empire - Very nice Greg ::tu:: ::tu::
Thanks Lee and John!
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Very nice, Greg! That's an awesome collection you've got! ::tu::
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I like them all, but some are really special.

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Well I finally got one of these bad boys. She's waiting for me at home and I'm 2600 miles away.Sellers Pics. ::teary_eyes::
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Greg, in addition to being a knife, that Empire pattern is an art deco work of art. ::tu:: ::tu::
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Greg if that knife lives up to the sellers pictures, you've got yourself a honey of a knife. Congrats! ::handshake::
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Jerry, Phil thanks for the kind words .That's the first improvement I've made to my Empire collection in quite a while.
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Greg, just saw this. Congratulations on a fine knife. Great score! ::tu:: ::tu::
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Thanks Joe . I can't wait to get my hands on it. ::tu::
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Greg just a wonderful score and a hard to find (scarce) Empire! Looks to be in very excellent condition ::nod:: Given that fact you got it for a good price. There was sure a lot of interest in that folder. I think another member said this pattern has an Art Deco look to it and I would agree. Just a highly desirable vintage folder made by a great knife maker in just outstanding condition ::tu:: Comgratulations I am sure that will be a much treasured knife in your collection, Lloyd
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Congrats Greg ::tu:: .... looking forward to seeing your photos of it and hoping it is exactly the solid "grail" knife you been searching :D ....
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Here is what I believe to be an Empire produced Shapleigh HDWE DE Serpentine or Dog Leg small Jack. It is 3.125 inches closed. Look at the tang stamp or marking. I have come to learn through another Shapleigh DE collector's observations that those produced by Schrade had hardware abbreviated as HDW on the tang where those produced by Empire had hardware abbreviated as HDWE. It also has that Empire look to it. Anyway, thanks for looking your comments or thoughts are appreciated. Lloyd
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