ID question

whittlenut · Post by **whittlenut** » Fri Jun 23, 2006 1:23 am

I bought an old cleaner-upper for $2 at a flea market recently. Tang says
IKCO printed inside of a diamond shape. First one I've seen. Who makes it? Somebody give me a little co. history here. (If it's not too dumb of a question)

agteacher2 · Post by **agteacher2** » Fri Jun 23, 2006 1:39 am

Goins encyclopedia says

"IK CO inside a diamond c 1928-1930 A marking used by Imperial"

Hope this helps,

Jeff

knifeaholic · Post by **knifeaholic** » Fri Jun 23, 2006 2:15 am

As Jeff said, made by Imperial Knife Company in Providence RI...most likely between the end of WWI and the mid 1930's. That stamping was used on the older solid-bolster knives made by Imperial, usually with celluloid, rough black, or genuine bone handles.