Barlow pocket knife prov ri

[Puckinthenet66]

I have a two blade pocket knife. On the big blade it says prov ri. It had to have been atleast my grandfathers. It has a black handle with what looks like 3 pins in handle...any timeframe/value ideas? Reads BARLOW on both sides where knives swing out.

Jarred
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[chetr1200c]

it is made by imperial out of providence rhode island, cicra 1940s, without actually seeing the tang stamp. but alas, no real monetary value...extreme sentimental value for you. i wish i had my grandfathers knife, i wouldn't care what condition it was in..what a treasure...

welcome to the club...chet

[Joe Dirt]

The Imperial stamps ARE documented as to specific time frames.

You have a great old knife that belonged to your Grandfather!!
You won't get enough money out of it to buy a 12 pack.
Keep that ol' puppy, DON'T clean it, let it show it's age and character.

That is a well made "solid" constructed knife. They used good steel back in those days.
It will sharpen-up like you won't believe!
Carry it and use it, like Grandad apparently did - it won't hurt it.

Oh ya - welcome to the forum!!!!

..... Joe