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Could be.Mumbleypeg wrote: ↑Tue Mar 03, 2026 1:41 am Looks like maybe Imperial? Just a guess, but reminds me of an Imperial camper/utility knife I have, with a similar compass inlaid in the handle.
Ken
Thanks Waynebtrwtr wrote: ↑Tue Mar 03, 2026 3:43 am Many companies that made or marketed fixed blade knives did sell the Outers pattern. I would guess that at least 20 to 30 companies can be found that sold them. Judging from the more rounded points on the integral guard, the larger domed handle pins and celluloid I think that Western is a very good bet. The Imperials I have seen with compasses had the compasses located in a different spot on the celluloid and pointier guards. Without a stamp or etch you may have to find an identical but marked knife to be sure.
Yes, it does have red liners.Gunsil wrote: ↑Wed Mar 04, 2026 12:48 pm I had one like the OP knife that was marked Imperial in script. Colonial made a lot of unmarked ones, often found in "Spear" marked sheaths. Looking more closely at the photo I think I see a reddish liner under the cracked ice. All the unmarked ones I have had in Spear sheaths had that red liners.
Sounds like you have this one pegged Gene!Gunsil wrote: ↑Wed Mar 04, 2026 12:48 pm I had one like the OP knife that was marked Imperial in script. Colonial made a lot of unmarked ones, often found in "Spear" marked sheaths. Looking more closely at the photo I think I see a reddish liner under the cracked ice. All the unmarked ones I have had in Spear sheaths had that red liners.