Imperial easy open

[Rossr]

So I failed to take before pics. But here is a 2 blade easy open made by Imperial. I cleaned it up buffed it a bit, sharpened the blades. Basically a spa day for this old timer. I think the handles are jigged bone. The one side seems to be flaking a bit but doesnt affect function imo. Did a quick tang stamp search and it's in a range from 1936 to 1952. Blades still have some walk and talk and not much wiggle left to right. I suspect a nice EDC at least.


I'm assuming because it's an imperial it isnt worth much?

Thinking of listing it in my store and debating if I should make up a belt pouch or sheath for it.

Open to all thoughts

Mainly wanted to share

Ross

[Doc B]

I do like this pattern. The bone on these old ones was so nice. Your right...they don't bring a lot of money. I still think they are a great knife for EDC.
Here's what some have actually sold for. You can scroll through, to find some comparables.
https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R ... 1&_fosrp=1

[WillyCamaro]

[doglegg]

I think that is an old Navy General Utilities knife from WW 2. They are great knives. I think I have 8 or so from various makers. Behind the Camillus 72 it is my favorite knife. Most of mine I gave $20 to $40 dollars for if that helps. Is that a patch on the handle? Congrats on a great knife.

[Rossr]

I do like this pattern. The bone on these old ones was so nice. Your right...they don't bring a lot of money. I still think they are a great knife for EDC.
Here's what some have actually sold for. You can scroll through, to find some comparables.
https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R ... 1&_fosrp=1

Thanks Doc. I searched ebay and apparently I didnt search well cause I missed most of those sold ones.

[Rossr]

I think that is an old Navy General Utilities knife from WW 2. They are great knives. I think I have 8 or so from various makers. Behind the Camillus 72 it is my favorite knife. Most of mine I gave $20 to $40 dollars for if that helps. Is that a patch on the handle? Congrats on a great knife.

Thanks on the Info dogleg ! Good stuff

It's not an patch heres a closer pic. Its like the bone is flaking off the white part a piece came off I think. I used a dremel and a small ball burr to re jig and then buffed it lightly. The color though is what it is...

[Ripster]

I think that is an old Navy General Utilities knife from WW 2. They are great knives. I think I have 8 or so from various makers. Behind the Camillus 72 it is my favorite knife. Most of mine I gave $20 to $40 dollars for if that helps. Is that a patch on the handle? Congrats on a great knife.

Thanks on the Info dogleg ! Good stuff

It's not an patch heres a closer pic. Its like the bone is flaking off the white part a piece cane off I think I used a dremel and a small ball burr to re jig and then buffed it lightly. The color though is what it is...

Rossr , nice EO ,if you are interested in selling it ,please let me know your store website or? I’m a sucker for E O knives ,and as D legg said,a fav EDC . If you keep it ,don’t blame you, nice oldie ,great save on the handles.Thanks for posting it.

[cudgee]

Yes mate, beautiful knife, and not only for this one, but let us know what you trade under. I am always looking at members stores.

[cudgee]

Disregard above post. Just saw your link on your post.

[Ripster]

Disregard above post. Just saw your link on your post.

Yep, me too, let’s blame it on old age!? Nice stuff in your store ,got you on my list of go too stores.

[Rossr]

I think that is an old Navy General Utilities knife from WW 2. They are great knives. I think I have 8 or so from various makers. Behind the Camillus 72 it is my favorite knife. Most of mine I gave $20 to $40 dollars for if that helps. Is that a patch on the handle? Congrats on a great knife.

Thanks on the Info dogleg ! Good stuff

It's not an patch heres a closer pic. Its like the bone is flaking off the white part a piece cane off I think I used a dremel and a small ball burr to re jig and then buffed it lightly. The color though is what it is...

Rossr , nice EO ,if you are interested in selling it ,please let me know your store website or? I’m a sucker for E O knives ,and as D legg said,a fav EDC . If you keep it ,don’t blame you, nice oldie ,great save on the handles.Thanks for posting it.

My pleasure Jp. If I decide to sell I'll let ya know.

[Rossr]

Disregard above post. Just saw your link on your post.

Yep, me too, let’s blame it on old age!? Nice stuff in your store ,got you on my list of go too stores.

Disregard above post. Just saw your link on your post.

I was about to ask if the link wasnt showing up. Regardless glad you found it. I'm not great at the online stuff with the stores.. but the AAPK store is pretty easy so far.


Ross

[Ripster]

Your doing great ,really appreciate your stuff, ,great job . Think you mentioned sheath or slip for it, I like a simple lanyard with my EOs ,like this on my 4 line Camillus. But it’s home made with cord, could a person do something like this with leather,and braided or ? . This works for me and like to leave the cord sticking out of pocket a few inches. Something in leather would be cool for pocket carry.
Have a good evening gang be safe.

[Rossr]

Your doing great ,really appreciate your stuff, ,great job . Think you mentioned sheath or slip for it, I like a simple lanyard with my EOs ,like this on my 4 line Camillus. But it’s home made with cord, could a person do something like this with leather,and braided or ? . This works for me and like to leave the cord sticking out of pocket a few inches. Something in leather would be cool for pocket carry.
Have a good evening gang be safe.

I messed around a bit and got this. Not sure a good length though. But its braided and leather

[texoma]

To bad you didn’t have the before pictures, for an old knife it looks good restored, I bet it was a nice knife back in the day

[Ripster]

Your doing great ,really appreciate your stuff, ,great job . Think you mentioned sheath or slip for it, I like a simple lanyard with my EOs ,like this on my 4 line Camillus. But it’s home made with cord, could a person do something like this with leather,and braided or ? . This works for me and like to leave the cord sticking out of pocket a few inches. Something in leather would be cool for pocket carry.
Have a good evening gang be safe.

I messed around a bit and got this. Not sure a good length though. But its braided and leather

That’s what I’m talking about ,I’ll take 6 of them , lol. Seriously would be willing to purchase if you want to pursue it, shoot Me a pm if you want to , and go from there.

[Rossr]

Your doing great ,really appreciate your stuff, ,great job . Think you mentioned sheath or slip for it, I like a simple lanyard with my EOs ,like this on my 4 line Camillus. But it’s home made with cord, could a person do something like this with leather,and braided or ? . This works for me and like to leave the cord sticking out of pocket a few inches. Something in leather would be cool for pocket carry.
Have a good evening gang be safe.

I messed around a bit and got this. Not sure a good length though. But its braided and leather

That’s what I’m talking about ,I’ll take 6 of them , lol. Seriously would be willing to purchase if you want to pursue it, shoot Me a pm if you want to , and go from there.

Jp. I just sent you an email

[edge213]

Your doing great ,really appreciate your stuff, ,great job . Think you mentioned sheath or slip for it, I like a simple lanyard with my EOs ,like this on my 4 line Camillus. But it’s home made with cord, could a person do something like this with leather,and braided or ? . This works for me and like to leave the cord sticking out of pocket a few inches. Something in leather would be cool for pocket carry.
Have a good evening gang be safe.

I messed around a bit and got this. Not sure a good length though. But its braided and leather

You did a great job on the lanyard.

[oldprof]

I have a bunch of these old knives .The most common maker in my pile is Imperial with Pal being a distant second.I have a few Camilus,but these
are getting harder to find.The handles on my knives is Roger bone, and it appear to be the same on the knife pictured,

Wayne Byram

[Rossr]

Your doing great ,really appreciate your stuff, ,great job . Think you mentioned sheath or slip for it, I like a simple lanyard with my EOs ,like this on my 4 line Camillus. But it’s home made with cord, could a person do something like this with leather,and braided or ? . This works for me and like to leave the cord sticking out of pocket a few inches. Something in leather would be cool for pocket carry.
Have a good evening gang be safe.

I messed around a bit and got this. Not sure a good length though. But its braided and leather

You did a great job on the lanyard.

Thanks! I'm enjoying it atm and I'm not usually a laynyard guy.

[Rossr]

I have a bunch of these old knives .The most common maker in my pile is Imperial with Pal being a distant second.I have a few Camilus,but these
are getting harder to find.The handles on my knives is Roger bone, and it appear to be the same on the knife pictured,

Wayne Byram

ok maybe I'm just in the dark but what is Roger bone? I'm curious

[Ripster]

I have a bunch of these old knives .The most common maker in my pile is Imperial with Pal being a distant second.I have a few Camilus,but these
are getting harder to find.The handles on my knives is Roger bone, and it appear to be the same on the knife pictured,

Wayne Byram

Hey Wayne ,them EOs are a great pocket carry ,and agree they’re getting harder to find in bone. Have you shown any of yours anywhere? Would be great to see them! Are any of them a Sheepsfoot main by chance? Did anyone do that in a EO ? Thanks

[oldprof]

Hi Ripster
I don't have a sheepsfoot in any of the one's I have nor have seen one.I haven't posted much and never pictures.
When my son comes by maybe he can load some pictures.
Wayne

[Rossr]

So I messed around some more with the laynyards. I think I like the 1/2 split ring solution the best. The double loop seems bulky bit stronger and the single loop I wonder how it will hold up long term. What do you folks think.

These are all calf Lace. 4 strand braids.

[Ripster]

Hi Ripster
I don't have a sheepsfoot in any of the one's I have nor have seen one.I haven't posted much and never pictures.
When my son comes by maybe he can load some pictures.
Wayne

Hey Wayne ,thanks for getting back to us. Am curious about Sheepsfoot in a EO the frame may not allow it in some makes. It would be cool if your Son could help w/ pics, it took me a few , but my wife and some links here helped.
Take care ,stay safe.