IMPERIAL Toothpick Candystripe Vintage switchblade knife fish scaler JM90PBFC

Vintage Imperial toothpick style candystripe switchblade knife. This knife was made in Providence, RI in the 1950s by the Imperial Knife Co. It measures 4.25 inches closed and 7 5/8 inches open and has steel liners, button & safety. The clip fish scaler blade is nearly full with some of the original factory finish and some pitting mainly on the front near the spine and is marked Imperial PROV USA on the front of the tang and the back is marked P 2170537 over 2281782 . The slope of the blade is notched to form the fish scaler. The scales are hollow metal with candystripe celluloid wraps that are in excellent condition. The knife works well. Blade tip seats deep in the well closed, opens strong and excellent lockup. No rattle if shaken with the blade open. Safety works. EX- condition.