A couple of Knives

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Every now and then I watch farming shows on youtube from different foreign countries, I find the videos from Asia especially interesting as they use some pretty primitive techniques and tools and still get tremendous results. Two of the most indispensable tools they use constantly are a couple of knives, a large sickle blade and a squared off ended chopping knife, the amount of use these knives get and the tasks they perform with them are something and I was impressed. So much so that I decided to get one of each and give them a try for tasks both on the farm and in hunting situations making blinds and clearing brush and branches. They will replace my 40 year old machete that has gotten a bit long in the tooth.

Al

[landtracdeerhunter]

Plus two for Asian knife crafting. They make some of the most unusual looking knives. The lower knife incorporates a tanto style blade while supporting an aircraft opening sawtooth on the back of the blade. Something not seen often in the  States. 

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1 hour ago, landtracdeerhunter said:

The lower knife incorporates a tanto style blade while supporting an aircraft opening sawtooth on the back of the blade. Something not seen often in the  States. 

For bushcraft and camping it would be tough to beat.

Al

[landtracdeerhunter]

I use one similar to it around the farm also. The only difference would be two different cutting angles on the one blade on mine.  Tracker.

[wolc123]

My wife and I stopped at a little antique shop on our drive back from her parent’s place today.  I picked up a slim single blade backup knife, for the little two bladed Imperial that I usually carry.  I have been impressed with the quality and longevity of that one, which I found for $ 1 at a flea market, about 17 years ago.

I thought this one was also an Imperial, but closer examination shows that it is made by “The Ideal”.  The proprietor of the shop had it marked $ 8, but she took about $ 6 for it, along with a package deal on a few other items including a Taylor pin on compass, a couple pieces of jewelry for my wife, and about 15 dvd’s & vhs’s.  

“The Ideal” knife doesn’t exhibit quite the quality of workmanship, as my old Inperial, but at least it’s made in USA.  I think both companies were/are in Providence RI.  

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Two good scores Wolc.

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On 3/30/2025 at 3:13 PM, wolc123 said:

My wife and I stopped at a little antique shop on our drive back from her parent’s place today.  I picked up a slim single blade backup knife, for the little two bladed Imperial that I usually carry.  I have been impressed with the quality and longevity of that one, which I found for $ 1 at a flea market, about 17 years ago.

I thought this one was also an Imperial, but closer examination shows that it is made by “The Ideal”.  The proprietor of the shop had it marked $ 8, but she took about $ 6 for it, along with a package deal on a few other items including a Taylor pin on compass, a couple pieces of jewelry for my wife, and about 15 dvd’s & vhs’s.  

“The Ideal” knife doesn’t exhibit quite the quality of workmanship, as my old Inperial, but at least it’s made in USA.  I think both companies were/are in Providence RI.  

Sometimes a great find can be found at Antique Shops, Flea Markets, and Garage Sales. I found some great items along the way. Looks like you did too.