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Imperial Stacked Leather Hunting Knife, Sheath

$55.00

Imperial Knife Co. of Providence, Rhode Island produced affordable working knives for the American market through much of the 20th century. This piece is blade-etched "IMPERIAL" within a diamond, with "24 HL" on the reverse ricasso, Model 24 in Imperial's "Hunter Leather" line, dating it to roughly the late 1940s through mid-1950s.

The knife has a carbon steel clip-point blade, a stacked leather washer handle, and an aluminum pommel cap.

Comes with its original leather sheath. See Condition Notes below for detail.

Specifications

Maker / BrandImperial
Estimated Era1950s
Blade Length5 in / 12.7 cm
Overall Length9 in / 22.9 cm
Blade MaterialCarbon Steel
Handle MaterialLeather
Blade StyleClip point
Markings / StampBlade stamped "IMPERIAL" within a diamond; "24 HL" on the reverse ricasso (Model 24, Hunter Leather line)
IncludesOriginal sheath

Condition Grade

Good

Condition Notes

Blade shows scratches and wear consistent with use. Handle and pommel solid and secure.