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U.S.A. only on tang
Good morning friends, it's been a little while since I'd been looking at knives to buy. Was called back from furlough recently, plenty of hours available so getting some cash flow again.
Anyways.... the reason for this post is a question about a U.S.A. tang stamp on a blade of the knife. No other markings, looks like carbon blades older knife maybe. Just wanted to see if someone might know what maker used the stamp.
Appreciate it, hope y'all are doing well. Hoping to start back on adding some new knives to the stash
Anyways.... the reason for this post is a question about a U.S.A. tang stamp on a blade of the knife. No other markings, looks like carbon blades older knife maybe. Just wanted to see if someone might know what maker used the stamp.
Appreciate it, hope y'all are doing well. Hoping to start back on adding some new knives to the stash
Re: U.S.A. only on tang
Looks like Colonial.
A picture of the entire knife could confirm.
A picture of the entire knife could confirm.
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Oops, yeah didn't realize the other picture didn't attach.
Thanks David...
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I agree with edge213 looks to be a Colonial product.
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Yep. Colonial.Gone2Three wrote: ↑Wed May 20, 2020 3:19 pm Oops, yeah didn't realize the other picture didn't attach.
Thanks David...
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Appreciate your response, Thank you!edge213 wrote: ↑Wed May 20, 2020 6:17 pmYep. Colonial.Gone2Three wrote: ↑Wed May 20, 2020 3:19 pm Oops, yeah didn't realize the other picture didn't attach.
Thanks David...
Any idea how old?
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I would say 1960s
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i have this knife ,stamped U.S.A. on the pen blade, U.S.A. xideal on the main blade.?Gone2Three wrote: ↑Wed May 20, 2020 2:24 pm Good morning friends, it's been a little while since I've been looking at knives again. Was called back from furlough recently, plenty of hours available so getting some cash flow again.
Anyways.... the reason for this post is a question about a U.S.A. tang stamp on a blade of the knife. No other markings, looks like carbon blades older knife maybe. Just wanted to see if someone might know what maker used the stamp.
Appreciate it, hope y'all are doing well. Hoping to start back on adding some new knives to the stash
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You betcha!
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Re: U.S.A. only on tang
That isn't a "X" on the tang stamp with "IDEAL", it's the word "THE." The tang stamp reads, THE IDEAL - U.S.A.richard wrote: ↑Wed May 20, 2020 8:44 pmi have this knife ,stamped U.S.A. on the pen blade, U.S.A. xideal on the main blade.?Gone2Three wrote: ↑Wed May 20, 2020 2:24 pm Good morning friends, it's been a little while since I've been looking at knives again. Was called back from furlough recently, plenty of hours available so getting some cash flow again.
Anyways.... the reason for this post is a question about a U.S.A. tang stamp on a blade of the knife. No other markings, looks like carbon blades older knife maybe. Just wanted to see if someone might know what maker used the stamp.
Appreciate it, hope y'all are doing well. Hoping to start back on adding some new knives to the stash
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What he saidNew_Windsor_NY wrote: ↑Wed May 20, 2020 10:32 pmThat isn't a "X" on the tang stamp with "IDEAL", it's the word "THE." The tang stamp reads, THE IDEAL - U.S.A.richard wrote: ↑Wed May 20, 2020 8:44 pmi have this knife ,stamped U.S.A. on the pen blade, U.S.A. xideal on the main blade.?Gone2Three wrote: ↑Wed May 20, 2020 2:24 pm Good morning friends, it's been a little while since I've been looking at knives again. Was called back from furlough recently, plenty of hours available so getting some cash flow again.
Anyways.... the reason for this post is a question about a U.S.A. tang stamp on a blade of the knife. No other markings, looks like carbon blades older knife maybe. Just wanted to see if someone might know what maker used the stamp.
Appreciate it, hope y'all are doing well. Hoping to start back on adding some new knives to the stash
David
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Who made "The Ideal" ? Imperial ?? Thorton ? or ?
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Do not know, but it is good knife. to carry some times.not well made but does the job.
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Levine's 4th ed says Ideal Knife Co trademark IDEAL/U.S.A. was located in Providence, RI operated from 1926-c. 1986
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Thanks, i should of looked first. At one point i knew this info but the connection has frizzled.
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My one and only "The Ideal - U.S.A." pocket knife. It has two blades and measures 3 1/8" closed, 5 1/4" with main blade open. It has so many traits of a Colonial made pocket knife.
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That last one does look a lot like a Colonial.
Which is great to me - most older Colonial knives that I have looked at are pretty good knives. They often used some cheaper manufacturing techniques, but they hold together and the blades were good steel.
Which is great to me - most older Colonial knives that I have looked at are pretty good knives. They often used some cheaper manufacturing techniques, but they hold together and the blades were good steel.
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Nice. I don't know why, but I like the tipped bolster knives.New_Windsor_NY wrote: ↑Thu May 21, 2020 6:33 pm My one and only "The Ideal - U.S.A." pocket knife. It has two blades and measures 3 1/8" closed, 5 1/4" with main blade open. It has so many traits of a Colonial made pocket knife.
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