Description: Antique Imperial Prov RI Brass Pocket Knife - Dual Blade Utility Knife! Classic antique Imperial pocket knife with brass handle and dual blades, marked ‘Imperial Prov RI.’ This knife features patent numbers on the blade, indicating mid-20th-century production by the Imperial Knife Company in Providence, Rhode Island. Ideal for collectors of vintage American pocket knives or as a functional, sturdy piece of history. Blades show signs of wear consistent with age. This knife is a solid example of early 20th-century American utility knives and should appeal to collectors of vintage or American-made tools. Produced by Imperial Knife Company in the early -20th century, as they used patent numbers rather than specific model names for many of their pocket knives. 2.Manufacturer: •This knife is an Imperial Prov RI (Providence, Rhode Island) product. Imperial Knife Company was known for producing affordable, functional knives for general use, including utility and pocket knives. •Imperial was one of the most prominent American knife makers from the early to mid-20th century, producing both civilian and military knives. 3.Design and Material: •The brass handle and dual-blade design are consistent with vintage utility pocket knives. Imperial often used brass or nickel-silver for the handles, which gave their knives a sturdy yet affordable construction. •The dual-blade design was a common feature for utility, work, and everyday carry knives from this period. •Condition: ( see photos please) The very visible wear and add to its old antique appeal, there are a lot of small dents throughout, there isn’t any majorly significant blade wear or rust. It’s just old and used. I’m happy to clean it for you before shipping if you’d like me too! Please let me know if you have any questions!
Price: 55 USD
Location: Canby, Oregon
End Time: 2024-12-04T09:58:56.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0 USD
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Item Specifics
All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Blade Range: Under 2.75in.
Dexterity: Ambidextrous
Color: Gold
Opening Mechanism: Manual
Vintage: Yes
Brand: Imperial
Type: Pocketknife
Lock Type: Slipjoint
Year: 1900
Original/Reproduction: Original
Number of Blades: 2
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Handle Material: Brass