Its Veri Sharp!

[Codger_64]

As many of you are aware, my research of Imperial Schrade leads me into a lot of odd rabbit trails. The most recent involves Trademark #73122958 which issued November 28th, 1978. "Veri-Veri Sharp". It was registered to Imperial Knife Company, Inc., Providence, R.I.

Here is the example I found which uses several Imperial trademarks; Veri-Sharp, WondaWood, and has the WondaEdge serrations. Steel is described on the packaging as "High Carbon Solid Stainless Steel", hand honed with hollow ground edge. It is a 7" "Parer" knife (#224) and the blade is stamped along it's length "(crown) Imperial Veri-Sharp Stainless U.S.A."

I believe it has the Kresge (K-Mart) sticker, and original MSRP of 75 cents (plus tax where applicable).

Production was late 1970's to early-mid 1980's. Kitchenwares and tableware was big for them at that time. Imperial was the world's largest maker and supplier of stainless flatware.

 

[DaveT63]

Veri interesting, Codger! I had read on here before they did some flatware and kitchen stuff, but seldom see any in the real world. Now I'll keep an eye out for more of this type of stuff.

Not to hijack your thread, but in keeping with the flatware theme, I won this auction yesterday. I figured for the price, it was worth a chance. Waiting to see how they look when they get here.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=190233678509&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=009

Dave

 

[Larry303]

3 previously used trade marks on one knife..how neat is that?