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, USA Blue Grass USA 2 Blade Barlow #519 Of 75
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John Primble- 5924- Pocket Knife
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*NICE* Small Vintage John Primble 70155 2 Blade Pocket Knife
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VINTAGE JOHN PRIMBLE 4 BLADE/IMITATION GREEN PEARL "CONGRESS" POCKET KNIFE- MINT
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VINTAGE JOHN PRIMBLE 4 BLADE/IMITATION GREEN PEARL "CONGRESS" POCKET KNIFE- MINT
John Primble 3 Blade Usa Made
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John Primble Belknap Bluegrass 4431TS-S Stag Handle Knife with Box - Near Mint
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John Primble Belknap Bluegrass 4431TS-S Stag Handle Knife with Box - Near Mint
Vintage John Primble Belknap Blue Grass Pocket Knife In Original Box
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Vintage John Primble Belknap Blue Grass Pocket Knife In Original Box
15020 S John Primble Stag Barlow Knife
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VINTAGE JOHN PRIMBLE 2 BLADE/IMITATION BLUE PEARL "MUSKRAT" POCKET KNIFE- MINT
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VINTAGE JOHN PRIMBLE 2 BLADE/IMITATION BLUE PEARL "MUSKRAT" POCKET KNIFE- MINT
JOHN PRIMBLE BELKNAP 5514-S 4 BLADE CONGRESS BROWN HANDLES KNIFE
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VINTAGE JOHN PRIMBLE BELKNAP INC. 1893-1983 1/2000 METAL PEN KNIFE RARE (23633)
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VINTAGE JOHN PRIMBLE BELKNAP INC. 1893-1983 1/2000 METAL PEN KNIFE RARE (23633)