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john primble 5517 is it pre 70 or a repro?

Posted: Sun Aug 20, 2006 1:39 am
by jonet143
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

Posted: Mon Aug 21, 2006 2:07 pm
by knifeaholic
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.

Posted: Mon Aug 21, 2006 2:21 pm
by jonet143
thanks knifeaholic


johnnie