Imperial Mexico

Schrade Cutlery Company was founded in 1904 by George Schrade, and his brothers Jacob and William Schrade. In 1946 Imperial Knife Associated Companies, (IKAC; an association of Ulster Knife Co and Imperial Knife Co) purchased controlling interest in Schrade Cut Co and changed the name to Schrade Walden Cutlery. In 1973 the name was changed to Schrade Cutlery. In 2004 Schrade closed due to bankruptcy.

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jxr1197 wrote: Tue Mar 30, 2021 6:58 pm It's.....
Muy muy BUENO, señor Jason!! ::tu:: ::tu::
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Here's my contribution to this thread. I've had this since the mid 80's. I remember that because I bought it in Mexico and smuggled it back across the border in my shoe, LOL.
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New_Windsor_NY wrote: Wed Mar 31, 2021 12:01 amMuy muy BUENO, señor Jason!! ::tu:: ::tu::
Gracias

glennbad wrote: Wed Mar 31, 2021 12:43 am..smuggled it back across the border in my shoe...
That had to be uncomfortable...but worth it!



This is the oddest Imperial Mexico associated tang stamp I have. One blade has a crown & cross with a deep RANCHERO etch and the other blade is simply stamped FOREIGN. I think they were trying to come up with something that could work universally. You could export to any country with the knife telling everyone it was from somewhere else. I don't know...It's the only one I've ever seen and it comes from the sample room in Providence.
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glennbad wrote: Wed Mar 31, 2021 12:43 am Here's.....
::tu:: ::tu::

jxr1197 wrote: Wed Mar 31, 2021 3:25 pm This.....
Just when I thought that I had seen all the America-Mexico related
cutlery, you post these two ringers. ::tu:: ::tu::
Are there any other surprises?
FANTASTIC acquisitions Jason!
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New_Windsor_NY wrote: Wed Mar 31, 2021 4:46 pmAre there any other surprises?
A week ago I didn't know about either of these knives. I wouldn't be surprised if more patterns and stamps pop up.


New_Windsor_NY wrote: Wed Mar 31, 2021 4:46 pmFANTASTIC acquisitions Jason!
Thanks ::tu::
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***** For Posterity *****
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Here are ALL of the "Imperial Mexico" pocket knives that I have, so far, that are posted under this topic or thread.
It is time for some group pictures. Also posted, are the tang stamps that are represented by these pocket knives.
The majority of these are "PASTOR ALEMAN" stamped. Since today is the 5th of May or "Cinco de Mayo", in keeping
with the theme of this topic or thread, I decided that today would be an appropriate day to post these.
Captions, if any, are on the BOTTOM of the corresponding picture(s).
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Here are ALL of the "Imperial Mexico" pocket knives that I have, so far, that are posted under this topic or thread.
It is time for some group pictures. Also posted, are the tang stamps that are represented by these pocket knives.
The majority of these are "PASTOR ALEMAN" stamped. Since today is the 5th of May or "Cinco de Mayo", in keeping
with the theme of this topic or thread, I decided that today would be an appropriate day to post these.
Captions, if any, are on the BOTTOM of the corresponding picture(s).
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Wonderful collection, Skip!
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glennbad wrote: Thu May 06, 2021 6:32 pm Wonderful.....
Thank you very much, Glenn.🍻
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***** For Posterity *****
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Very cool South of the Border collection Skip! I enjoy seeing them all! ::tu:: ::nod::
Thanks for posting them! ::handshake:: :D
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TPK wrote: Sat May 08, 2021 5:05 pm Very.....
Thank you Tom.🍻
::handshake::
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New_Windsor_NY wrote: Wed May 05, 2021 7:56 pm Here are ALL of the "Imperial Mexico" pocket knives that I have, so far, that are posted under this topic or thread.

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New_Windsor_NY wrote: Wed May 05, 2021 7:58 pm ***** CONTINUED FROM THE PREVIOUS POST *****

Here are ALL of the "Imperial Mexico" pocket knives that I have, so far....

Awesome Skip....Just Awesome. ::tu:: ::tu:: Ole'
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Papa Bones wrote: Thu May 13, 2021 9:51 pm Awesome.....
Gracias señor Smitty.🍻
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It has been quite some time now since I added a piece of cutlery to this topic or thread and to my collection. This afternoon, I added this pocket knife to this topic or thread and to my collection. It is an IMPERIAL MEXICO, single blade, single tang stamp, 1 1/2" closed (not including the bail), pocket knife. It is in EXCELLENT condition. It didn't need to be cleaned. I took some pictures (I do apologize for the quality or lack of) and here it is.
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The small, miniature, tiny little pocket knife pictured, is identical to a previously posted pocket knife.
It is the very first IMPERIAL MEXICO pocket knife that I obtained and posted under this topic or thread.
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New_Windsor_NY wrote: Wed May 05, 2021 7:56 pm Here are ALL of the "Imperial Mexico" pocket knives that I have, so far, that are posted under this topic or thread.
It is time for some group pictures. Also posted, are the tang stamps that are represented by these pocket knives.
The majority of these are "PASTOR ALEMAN" stamped. Since today is the 5th of May or "Cinco de Mayo", in keeping
with the theme of this topic or thread, I decided that today would be an appropriate day to post these.
Captions, if any, are on the BOTTOM of the corresponding picture(s).
Click on a picture to ENLARGE.

***** CONTINUED IN THE NEXT POST *****
So cool! Thanks for sharing your obsession. I love your South of The Border theme.
I don't always respond to great posts but I always appreciate seeing them. Thanks for posting! ::tu::
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bladecollectorr wrote: Thu Nov 11, 2021 5:37 pm
New_Windsor_NY wrote: Wed May 05, 2021 7:56 pm Here are ALL of the "Imperial Mexico" pocket knives that I have, so far, that are posted under this topic or thread.
It is time for some group pictures. Also posted, are the tang stamps that are represented by these pocket knives.
The majority of these are "PASTOR ALEMAN" stamped. Since today is the 5th of May or "Cinco de Mayo", in keeping
with the theme of this topic or thread, I decided that today would be an appropriate day to post these.
Captions, if any, are on the BOTTOM of the corresponding picture(s).
Click on a picture to ENLARGE.

***** CONTINUED IN THE NEXT POST *****
So cool! Thanks for sharing your obsession. I love your South of The Border theme.
I agree! ::nod::
& Cool find Skip! ::super_happy::
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bladecollectorr wrote: Thu Nov 11, 2021 5:37 pm So.....
Gracias señor bladecollectorr.🍻

TPK wrote: Thu Nov 11, 2021 6:08 pm I.....
Gracias señor Tom. 🍻
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New_Windsor_NY wrote: Sat May 08, 2021 4:09 pm ***** For Posterity *****
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Here's something I haven't seen before - a NOS Cumosa! The outer bag was torn open by the seller so he could get some pics but the two plastic bags inside containing the parts haven't been opened. This looks like it could have been manufactured yesterday - it's flawless. I'm going to stick it in the back of the safe and try to forget about it because I'm having a really tough time not tearing it open and putting it together.
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jxr1197 wrote: Wed Apr 06, 2022 12:45 am Here's.....
That is a FANTASTIC find, Jason! ::tu:: ::tu::
Congratulations!
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New_Windsor_NY wrote: Wed Apr 06, 2022 3:52 am That is a FANTASTIC find, Jason! ::tu:: ::tu::
Congratulations!

Thanks Skip ::tu:: I thought you might like this one. I think these kits were mainly sold in the 70s, maybe even into the early 80s. Wouldn't it be great if there were automatic kits like this one available via mail order today?
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Skip, I see you've stopped at Pedro's. :D J.O'.
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Ridgegrass wrote: Wed Apr 06, 2022 2:28 pm Skip.....
Yes J.O'., back in 2000. I bought fireworks.
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What a place!!! J.O'.
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