• Manufacturer: Imperial Knife Company (Providence, Rhode Island, USA)

• Production Era: Circa late 1950s – 1970s

• Set Name: Vintage Imperial Hunting & Camping "Twin Combo" Set

• Set Components:

  1. Fixed Blade Hunting Knife: ~5" blade length. Features a molded orange/brown composite handle with a detailed 3D relief scene of a moose/elk head in the wild. Tang stamped Imperial PROV. R.I. U.S.A. with the iconic Imperial Crown logo.

  2. 4-Blade Folding Camp Knife: ~2-3/4" main blade length. Model Diamond Edge 857DE. Equipped with a main spear point blade, can opener (patent stamped 2391732), cap lifter/screwdriver, and leather punch/awl. Features dark brown/red jigged synthetic scales with a silver DE diamond shield inlay and an attached leather lanyard strap.

  3. Dual Leather Combination Sheath: Original custom tan leather sheath built with two integrated slots—one for the fixed blade and an upper snap-pocket for the folding pocket knife.

Condition Report

• Fixed Blade: Steel blade retains some luster with light handling marks, surface hairline scratches, and minor tarnish near the tang guard. The molded moose relief handle is solid with no chips or cracks.

• Folding Pocket Knife: Main blade shows light surface patina and age-related oxidation, but the etched/stamped Diamond Edge 857DE model text remains completely crisp and legible. Springs retain snap.

• Leather Sheath: Original stitching, metal rivets, and snap buttons remain fully intact and functional. The leather exhibits natural age toning and light surface staining consistent with vintage field use.