Posted 10 years ago
TherealTLC
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I believe the white handle fixed blade is an Imperial. Japan is stamped on the blade. The Barlow has Imperial USA stamped on the larger blade. The short blade has 3 rows of numbers stamped into it. I have just begun my research. I have several others I found in my Dad's shop. If you have any information on these I would appreciate it.
The Japanese stiletto-style looks to from the '60s ~ '80s. Same with the Imperial Barlow, '60s ~ '80s. The last knife looks to be a Sears Craftsman from the '50s ~ '70s. It's hard to pinpoint the exact year of production because knife makers, they keep the same design going continuously for several years, sometimes even two or three decades, before they make any significant, noticeable changes. [;>)