Belknap Hardware began in 1840 as a hardware manufacturer in Louisville, Kentucky and at one time was a major competitor or Sears, Roebuck & Co. and Montgomery Ward.  Among their products, Belknap Hardware carried popular pocket knife brands such as J. Russell, George Wostenholm and L.F. & C.  Eventually, Belknap Hardware introduced its own brand of knives called John Primble by Camillus, Utica, Shcrade-Walden and Boker.  An early stamp to look out for is the John Primble India Steel Works mark.

Since 1985, high quality John Primble pocket knives have been made by the same company that produces Blue Grass Cutlery in Manchester, Ohio. Check out my Rare Vintage Knives page as well.  I appreciate any traffic from these links as I earn a commission when an item is purchased, at no extra cost to you. THANK YOU!!! – Jesse, oldpocketknives.com

John Primble Belknap 5371☆ Folding Pocket Knife bone handle
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$65.00
John Primble Belknap 5371☆ Folding Pocket Knife bone handle
John Primble India Steel Works Small Stockman Knife, Jigged Brown Bone Handles
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$39.99
John Primble India Steel Works Small Stockman Knife, Jigged Brown Bone Handles
Vintage John Primble Belknap Stockman 204 Knife BG-6 Bluegrass 6th Edition Wood
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$22.50
Vintage John Primble Belknap Stockman 204 Knife BG-6 Bluegrass 6th Edition Wood
John Primble Pocket Knife #5514 4 Blade Stockman Comp Handles W/JR Shield
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$20.00
John Primble Pocket Knife #5514 4 Blade Stockman Comp Handles W/JR Shield
Old Vintage John Primble Belknap Chef Knife 12" Carbon Steel Blade 17¼" Long
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$89.97
Old Vintage John Primble Belknap Chef Knife 12" Carbon Steel Blade 17¼" Long
Vintage John Primble 5106 India Steel Works Pocket Knife
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$26.89
Vintage John Primble 5106 India Steel Works Pocket Knife
14 Vintage Knifes Veritable Banard, John Primble ,L.F&C,Fabico, all different
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$182.00
14 Vintage Knifes Veritable Banard, John Primble ,L.F&C,Fabico, all different
John Primble USA 4927 Old Vintage Pony Jack Pocket Knife Bone Handle Nice.
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$55.00
John Primble USA 4927 Old Vintage Pony Jack Pocket Knife Bone Handle Nice.
Vintage John Primble Belknap HDW And Co. Match strike 5371 ⭐️ Pocketknife
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$79.99
Vintage John Primble Belknap HDW And Co. Match strike 5371 ⭐️ Pocketknife
vtg. John Primble Belnap IDW MFG. Co. 5344 pen knife (1940-1986)
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vtg. John Primble Belnap IDW MFG. Co. 5344 pen knife (1940-1986)