john primble 5517 is it pre 70 or a repro?

jonet143 · Post by **jonet143** » Sun Aug 20, 2006 1:39 am

can anybody tell me anything about this knife? never had a primble.
the tang is john primble over belnap inc. it's a congress /4 blades and appears near mint. maybe a queen?

thanks johnnie

knifeaholic · Post by **knifeaholic** » Mon Aug 21, 2006 2:07 pm

That is a typical regular production John Primble knife made by Boker USA in their New Jersey factory - circa early 50's to late 70's. Delrin imitation jigged bone handles, carbon steel blades. Boker USA made the lion's share of Primble knives during the period of 1950's to 1970's, although Schrade did make some of them.

jonet143 · Post by **jonet143** » Mon Aug 21, 2006 2:21 pm

thanks knifeaholic

johnnie