I have a very similar Camillus Demo (military) knife of that vintage.One very similar from Camillus...
The can opener design was used very briefly in the mid 1940's, I believe.
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I have a very similar Camillus Demo (military) knife of that vintage.One very similar from Camillus...
Yikes, that is awesome!
So this HSB is probably by Imperial too.
About the size of a Cub or Girl Scout knife.
Incredible Empire specimen. So much character in that knife. And the bone!!!!!!!I am pretty pleased with this old Empire scout. Slanted bolsters, lovely bone, and still has its original blade etch. Knife was made sometime between 1856-1930
Very nice. The slanted bolsters are a nice touch. I assume the knife was made sometime after 1910 since that is when Boy Scouts began in the USA.Posted this in up in the old knives thread but thought it should be here as well.
I am pretty pleased with this old Empire scout. Slanted bolsters, lovely bone, and still has its original blade etch. Knife was made sometime between 1856-1930
I found this old Ulster Scout at a flea market last weekend. Blades were froze up, but there’s no flaws in the old bone. Soaked it a bit to loosen the crud and have been working on it here and there as time allows. I enjoy finding these old $5 treasures and making them usable again.
Thanks yes, you are right the Goins book I have lists quite a broad range of time for the Empire knife company. But this one would have to have been made after 1910 and before 1930 which does narrow it down quite a bit.Very nice. The slanted bolsters are a nice touch. I assume the knife was made sometime after 1910 since that is when Boy Scouts began in the USA.
Correct me if I am wrong, but I think this Scout is one of few Patterns that RemingtonUMC had made by others, namely Boker, in this case!!?? Comparison pictures.View attachment 1548735 View attachment 1548736
Incredible Empire specimen. So much character in that knife. And the bone!!!!!!!