{"product_id":"vintage-imperial-providence-r-i-usa-2-blade-pocket-knife-yellow-handle-pre-owned","title":"Vintage Imperial Providence R.I. USA 2-Blade Pocket Knife – Yellow Handle – Pre-Owned (92)","description":"\u003cblockquote data-start=\"1024\" data-end=\"1671\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1740\" data-end=\"1899\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA classic American-made Imperial traditional pocket knife featuring two folding blades, yellow synthetic handle scales, metal bolsters and a decorative shield.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"1901\" data-end=\"2182\"\u003eThe main blade carries the vintage crowned\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1944\" data-end=\"1975\"\u003eImperial \/ PROV. R.I. \/ USA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003etang stamp associated with Imperial's Providence, Rhode Island production. Collector references broadly date this version of the Imperial stamp to the 1956–1988 period.\u003cspan class=\"contents\" data-content-reference-start=\"2140\" data-content-reference-end=\"2159\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2184\" data-end=\"2330\"\u003eThis is an honest vintage example that shows decades of use and age, giving it plenty of character. Both blades open using traditional nail nicks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2332\" data-end=\"2551\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2332\" data-end=\"2345\"\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eImperial; Providence, Rhode Island, USA; two-blade traditional pocket knife; yellow synthetic handle scales; metal bolsters; decorative shield; nail-nick opening; slipjoint construction; vintage pre-owned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2332\" data-end=\"2551\"\u003eMeasures 2.5\" closed, good snap, no wobble. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2580\" data-end=\"2624\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2580\" data-end=\"2624\"\u003eFair to Good Vintage Pre-Owned Condition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2626\" data-end=\"2844\"\u003eThis knife shows substantial age and previous use. Both blades exhibit patina, oxidation, surface pitting, scratches and sharpening\/use wear. The main blade shows noticeable blade loss from previous sharpening and use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"2846\" data-end=\"3093\"\u003eThe yellow handle scales show discoloration and normal age-related wear but appear complete in the photographs. The bolsters, liners and hardware display oxidation, scratches and general handling wear consistent with an older working pocket knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"3095\" data-end=\"3163\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3095\" data-end=\"3163\"\u003eNo attempt has been made to restore or heavily polish the knife.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"3165\" data-end=\"3286\"\u003ePlease review all photographs carefully for exact condition.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3226\" data-end=\"3286\"\u003eThe knife pictured is the actual knife you will receive.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Imperial USA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44938529931315,"sku":"EIM0092","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0605\/8092\/1395\/files\/ImperialEqualEndJackKnifeFront.jpg?v=1790702358","url":"https:\/\/shandonsteel.com\/products\/vintage-imperial-providence-r-i-usa-2-blade-pocket-knife-yellow-handle-pre-owned","provider":"Shandon Steel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}