Can someone please tell me more on this knife?

[GSP]

Hi, new member here hopefully to get some information on my dads old knife. I was able to find some info but not much. I think I’m using the wrong info. It is very used so I hope to restore it a bit so I can start using it.

I’m not a “knife guy” but I do like to have a good pocket knife for random things. Any information would be much appreciated! Thanks

[Mumbleypeg]

Welcome to AAPK. It’s great that you have your dad's knife and taking care of it. You weren’t very specific about what you’re wanting to know about it. As you can see it was made by Parker-Edwards Company which was a joint venture owned by James Parker and Fain Edwards, in a factory they owned in Jacksonville, Alabama. It was probably made in the mid-1980s, That factory is still in operation as Bear & Sons Cutlery, under different ownership. If you want you can learn more about those companies here by using the keyword search found under Quicklinks on the upper left of this thread.

The knife is what is known as a two-blade jack knife, looks like maybe a Trapper pattern. The numbers stamped on it should be the pattern number but I can’t tell from your picture what some of the numbers are. Looks like the tip of a blade has been broken off, unfortunately not unusual for a knife that has been abused by using it as a screwdriver or pry bar, not what it was designed to do. Not generally a high value knife but it’s a good user. Put a drop of oil into the blade joints occasionally, keep it sharp and it will serve you well. If you want more info about cleaning the knife see viewtopic.php?f=37&t=54157

If you’re looking for more info please be more specific regarding what you’re wanting. Someone here probably knows.

Ken

[Madmarco]

to AAPK, GSP! That's a cool little folder you have there, and it'll always remind you of your Dad, kudos to you for keeping his memory alive.

[Reverand]

Welcome to AAPK!
My condolences on the loss of your father. I am glad that you have things like this knife to remember him by.
As previously stated, the knife has no real collector value, even if it was in prime condition (which it isn't).
It is a well-made knife, made by an American company, and would be a good one to carry. Take good care of it, and you can pass it down and turn it into a family heirloom!

[ea42]

Parker Edwards knives were a collaboration between Jim Parker and Fain Edwards, here's an old quote frome Dale (Orvet) that pretty much sums it up:

"I believe Jim Parker & Fain Edwards started the knife factory in Alabama in 1984. Jim Parker bought out Fain Edwards in 1986. Parker started the factory to make Damascus blades. In 1990 Parker's assets were liquidated and in 1991 the company was purchased by Ken Griffey (not the ballplayer) who had worked at the factory for Parker. It became Bear MGC , and went through a reorganization or two and finally became the Bear and Sons Cutlery that we know today."

You can definitely see the resemblance between the P-E knives and the later Bear and Sons knives.

Eric

[KLJ77]

Model # looks to be 1423-2.