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Imperial fixed scales in Moose

Nice one gd!

Very recently, my trip to the post office produced this pocket knife. It now becomes the latest example to join this topic or thread and it is also the latest example to be added to my collection. It is a PASTOR ALEMAN, one blade (hawkbill), one tang stamp, 4 1/4" closed (not including the bail), 7 1/4" open (not including the bail), pruner pattern or style of pocket knife. The main blade front tang stamp says "PASTOR (over) ALEMAN" with the profile of a German Shepherd's head. This knife "brand" is part of the Imperial Mexico story or connection. Overall, it is in VERY GOOD condition. I cleaned the blade a little. It is a bit of a stretch for zoo residency, but it does have the profile of a German Shepherd's head on the tang. That qualifies it for residency at the zoo. I took some pictures and here it is.
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Very recently, my trip to the post office produced this pocket knife. This topic or thread and the zoo welcomes its most recent arrival. It is an Imperial, two blades, two tang stamps, 3 1/2" closed, "Deer Head" handle, pocket knife. The main blade front tang stamp says "Imperial (crown) (over) PROV. R.I. (with) USA" The secondary blade front tang stamp has the patent numbers. Both blades have NO wobble. Both blades have NASTY opening and closing snap. Overall, it is in VERY GOOD condition. It needed very little cleaning. I took some pictures and here it is.
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This pocket knife arrived recently in a large group or lot of pocket knives that I bought. I did NOT buy the group or lot of pocket knives to obtain this particular pocket knife. But, as it turned out, it is a keeper. It now becomes the latest occupant in the zoo and the latest addition to my general pocket knife collection. It's an "UNBRANDED", one blade, two tang stamps, 3 3/8" closed, fish themed, pocket knife. The main blade front tang stamp says "VANADIUM (over) STAINLESS STEEL" The main blade back tang stamp says "TAIWAN" The main handle side has a nice graphic of a fish jumping out of the water for its meal. It is in EXCELLENT condition. It needed no cleaning, I wiped it off, I took some pictures and here it is.
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This pocket knife arrived recently in a very large group or lot of pocket knives that I purchased. I did NOT buy the group or lot of pocket knives to obtain this particular pocket knife. However, as it turned out, it is a keeper. It now becomes the latest resident of the zoo and the latest addition to my general pocket knife collection. It is an "UNBRANDED", one blade, one tang stamp, 3 3/8" closed, fish themed, pocket knife. The main blade front tang stamp says "VANADIUM (over) STAINLESS JAPAN" The main handle side has a nice graphic of a fish jumping out of the water for its meal. Overall, it is in EXCELLENT condition. It did not need any cleaning. I just wiped it off, took some pictures and here it is. This is NOT the same pocket knife and these are NOT the same pictures that were previously posted under this topic or thread. Both pocket knives are identical, EXCEPT for the tang stamp(s).
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This pocket knife arrived recently in a very large group or lot of pocket knives that I purchased. I did not buy the group or lot to obtain this particular pocket knife. However, I am not complaining and it turned out to be a keeper. It is a SABRE 667, one blade, two tang stamps, 3" closed, lock back pattern or style of pocket knife. It has a fishing theme with graphics of a fish, probably a trout, on the main handle side and a fly fisherman on the other handle side. The main blade front tang stamp says "SABRE (over) 667" The main blade back tang stamp says "STAINLESS (over) HONG KONG" It is in EXCELLENT condition and appears to be very well made. It needed no cleaning at all. I took some pictures and here it is.
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New_Windsor_NY wrote: ↑Tue Sep 24, 2019 2:37 am I'm putting this new arrival to the zoo in it's own cage tonight. It's an ULSTER 55D, 3 blade, "deer head" pocket knife.
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What's the closed length of this beauty?

Kinda on point here....Scrimshaw on Elk horn
Love the look and feel of this knife!

This pocket knife, a gift from an eBay seller, arrived very recently. It now becomes the latest resident of the zoo and the latest addition to my general pocket knife collection. It is a GEO SCHRADE, one blade, one tang stamp, 3 1/8" closed (not including the ring or loop), pocket knife. The main blade front tang stamp is the curved or arched style and says "GEO SCHRADE (over) PAT APD FOR" The main handle side says "Who's afraid of the big bad wolf" and has graphics of the wolf and the three little pigs. The other handle side also says "Who's afraid of the big bad wolf" and also has graphics of the wolf and the three little pigs. Overall, this pocket knife is in VERY GOOD condition. This pocket knife has a VERY crisp half stop and a NASTY opening and closing snap. I just cleaned the blade up a bit. I took some pictures and here it is.
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Wannadotoo wrote: ↑Tue Dec 20, 2022 1:12 pm What's.....

Sorry, I don't know how I missed this.
The ULSTER 55D measures 3 1/4" closed.

Winchester 3009 Cattle Knife. Mike

Very recently, my trip to the post office produced this pocket knife. It now becomes the latest resident of the zoo and the latest example to be added to my collection. This pocket knife "brand" is part of the Imperial and Colonial, Mexico story or connection. It is a PASTOR ALEMAN (German Shepherd), two blades (one with a cap lifter or bottle opener), one tang stamp, 3 7/8" closed (not including the bail), two springs, pocket knife. The main blade front tang stamp says "PASTOR (over) ALEMAN with the profile of a German Shepherd's head. The main handle side has nothing on it. The other handle side has an image of a shark. The main blade has a VERY crisp half stop and a VERY wicked opening and closing snap. The secondary blade has a VERY weak half stop and no real opening or closing snap. This pocket knife needed little cleaning. Overall, this pocket knife is in GOOD condition. I took some pictures and here it is.
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***** Here is the link to the GREAT article that Jason (jxr1197) wrote on the
Imperial and Mexico connection in the April 2020 issue of Knife Magazine. *****
http://www.collectors-of-schrades-r.us/ ... cianas.pdf

Recently, my trip to the post office produced this pocket knife. It now becomes the latest resident of the zoo and the latest example to be added to my "South Of The Border" collection. This pocket knife brand is part of the Imperial and Colonial, Mexico story or connection. It is a PM Atlas, two blades (one with a cap lifter or bottle opener), one stamp, 3 7/8" closed (not including the bail), two springs, pocket knife. PM Atlas is stamped on the cap lifter or bottle opener part of the secondary blade. The main handle side has horses on it. The other handle side also has horses on it. This pocket knife is in EXCELLENT condition. It did NOT need any cleaning at all. I took some pictures and here it is.
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***** Here is the link to the GREAT article that Jason (jxr1197) wrote on the
Imperial and Mexico connection in the April 2020 issue of Knife Magazine. *****
http://www.collectors-of-schrades-r.us/ ... cianas.pdf

Very nice Skip, haven't seen one of those before

Here's one that is unused, salesman sample, well constructed too.

Miller Bro's wrote: ↑Mon Apr 03, 2023 9:51 pm Very.....

Thank you, Dimitri.
I have several pocket knives similar
to the one you just posted.
Yes, they are well made.

Do any of yours like this have a manufacturers name on them.

This is only marked "Made in Germany"

Miller Bro's wrote: ↑Tue Apr 04, 2023 11:28 pm Do.....

No, none of mine have a manufacturer name.

Recently, my trip to the post office produced this pocket knife. It now becomes the latest resident of the zoo and the latest example to be added to my "South Of The Border" collection. This pocket knife brand is part of the Imperial and Colonial, Mexico story or connection. But this specific brand of pocket knife does NOT make an appearance too often. It is a DOS CIERVOS, two blades (one blade has a cap lifter or bottle opener), one tang stamp, 3 7/8" closed (not including the bail), two springs, pocket knife. The main blade front tang stamp says, "DOS CIERVOS (over) HECHO EN (over) MEXICO" The main handle side has an image of a deer's head. The other handle side also has the image of a deer's head. DOS CIERVOS translates into English as TWO DEER. HECHO EN MEXICO translates into English as MADE IN MEXICO. The main blade has an ok half stop and an ok opening and closing snap. The secondary blade has a good half stop and a good opening and closing snap. This pocket knife did need cleaning and it did clean up nice. Overall, this pocket knife is in VERY GOOD condition. I took some pictures and here it is.
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***** Here is the link to the GREAT article that Jason (jxr1197) wrote on the
Imperial and Mexico connection in the April 2020 issue of Knife Magazine. *****
http://www.collectors-of-schrades-r.us/ ... cianas.pdf

Cool knife Skip! What is the handle material, a pressed plastic?

C-WADE7 wrote: ↑Wed Apr 05, 2023 9:51 pm Cool.....

Thank you, Coley.
Yes, I do believe the handles are plastic.

Yesterday morning, this pocket knife arrived in a group or lot of pocket knives that I bought. It now becomes my latest addition to the zoo. I did NOT purchase the group or lot to obtain this particular pocket knife. However, it did turn out to be a keeper. It will be a welcomed addition to my general, "foreign born", pocket knife accumulation. It is a UNITED, two blades, one tang stamp, 2 13/16" closed, one spring, all metal, pocket knife. The main blade front tang stamp reads "UNITED (over) CUTLERY Cᴏ̲ (over) GERMANY" The main handle side has an ornate design, along with the embossed images of three horse heads. The other handle side also has an ornate design, along with the embossed images of three horse heads. The main blade (SHARP!) has a soft half stop, a good opening snap and a good closing snap. The secondary blade (SHARP!) has a soft half stop, a good opening snap and a good closing snap. This pocket knife is in VERY GOOD condition. It did require a VERY minor cleaning. I took some pictures and here it is.
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Very recently, this pocket knife arrived in a group or lot of pocket knives that I purchased. It now becomes my latest addition to the zoo. I did NOT buy the group or lot of pocket knives to obtain this particular pocket knife. But, it did turn out to be a keeper. It is a GRIFFON XX, two blades, three tang stamps, 3" closed, one spring, all metal, pocket knife. The main blade front tang stamp says, "griffon (written, underlined) xx (over) B' PORT. CT." The main blade back tang stamp is the image of a "Griffon." The secondary blade front tang stamp says, "griffon (written, underlined) xx (over) B' PORT. CT." The main handle side says "1916" and also has the image of a buffalo head wearing a fez. The other handle side says, "Ismailia (symbol or logo) Patrol - A.A.O. N.M.S." (Ancient Arabic Order of the Nobles of the Mystic Shrine) The following is NOT my description....."This early shrine pocket knife was made for the 42nd Imperial Council in Buffalo, New York on July 11, 1916. New York is the home of the Ismailia Shrine Temple hence the buffalo is wearing a fez on the handle." The main blade has a SOFT half stop, but has a NASTY opening snap and a NASTY closing snap. The secondary blade has NO half stop, NO opening snap and NO closing snap. This pocket knife is in VERY GOOD condition. I did have to clean it a little bit. I took some pictures and here it is.
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Very recently, my trip to the post office produced this pocket knife. It now becomes my latest example to reside at the zoo. It is a HECHO EN MEXICO, two blades, one tang stamp, 3 7/8" closed (not including the bail), long blade pulls, two springs, pocket knife. The main blade front tang stamp says, "IMPERIAL (over) HECHO EN (over) MEXICO" The main handle side has the embossed image of a deer's head. The other handle side also has the embossed image of a deer's head. HECHO EN MEXICO translates into English as MADE IN MEXICO. The main blade does have a CRISP half stop, a GOOD opening snap and a GOOD closing snap. The secondary blade has NO half stop. The secondary blade also has NO opening snap and NO closing snap. The secondary blade does sit a little high. This does NOT bother me at all. Overall, this pocket knife is still in VERY GOOD condition. I did have to clean up the blades a little bit. I took some pictures and here it is.
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