1950s Zippo PAT 2032695 & Imperial USA Pocket Knife Korean War Era EDC 002 For Sale

VINTAGE EDCKorean War-Era Serviceman’s Carry — 002Carry a year in your pocket.A Small Piece of Another Era1950–1953. The Korean War era.Thousands of miles from home, even the most ordinary possessions could offer a sense of familiarity.Imagine the personal belongings an American serviceman might have carried alongside his issued equipment: a folding pocketknife from home, a metal lighter, and a few practical objects kept close at hand.Neither particularly remarkable on its own. Together, a reminder of everyday life during an extraordinary period in history.Korean War-Era Serviceman’s Carry — 002 brings together two genuine American-made vintage objects: an Imperial two-blade pocketknife and an early-1950s Zippo lighter.Selected for their historical plausibility, shared character, and complementary appearance, these pieces retain the wear and imperfections of their individual histories.Two authentic objects. One imagined moment in history.⸻THE LIGHTER — Vintage ZippoAmerican-made Zippo lighter, estimated early-1950s manufacture.Identification:* ZIPPO MFG. CO., Bradford, PA.
* U.S. Patent 2032695 markings on case and insert.
* Magnetic steel case.
* Vintage five-barrel hinge.
* Period-style insert; whether it was originally paired with this case is unverified.Condition and functionality:* Authentic vintage condition with scratches, finish wear, oxidation, and discoloration.
* Hinge has undergone a previous repair.
* Repaired hinge remains attached and has slight play.
* Small gap at the rear when the lid is closed.
* Lid opens and closes, with age-related mechanical wear.
* Flint wheel rotates but currently produces no spark.
* Flame operation, fuel retention, and leak resistance have not been tested.
* No lighter fluid is included. The lighter will be shipped empty and purged of fuel and vapors.
* No replacement flint is included. Any remaining flint will be removed before shipment.This lighter is offered as a vintage collectible. Reliable ignition and fuel-system operation are not guaranteed.THE KNIFE — Imperial PocketknifeVintage American-made Imperial two-blade folding pocketknife with textured handle covers and decorative shield.Identification:* Imperial Knife Company, Providence, USA.
* Original maker and patent markings visible on the blades.
* Estimated mid-20th-century manufacture; exact year unconfirmed.
* Two manually operated folding blades.Condition and functionality:* Both blades open and close with snap.
* Main blade has slight side-to-side play.
* Main blade has a slightly bent tip.
* Visible scratches, sharpening wear, staining, oxidation, and pitting.
* Handle covers have been carefully reseated and remain attached, with slight remaining movement.
* Decorative shield remains attached but can move slightly.
* Wear and patina remain visible throughout.
* Vintage condition, not restored to a like-new appearance.All known imperfections are disclosed and documented in the photographs.⸻THE HISTORICAL CONNECTIONThis set is inspired by the personal possessions an American serviceman could plausibly have carried during the Korean War era.Both items are genuine vintage American-made objects. However, neither has documented military service, wartime ownership, or a verified connection to a particular serviceman.The knife’s precise manufacturing date has not been established, so manufacture during 1950–1953 cannot be guaranteed.The two objects were independently acquired and curated together. They were not originally a matched set.The historical story is an invitation to imagine an era, not a claim of undocumented provenance.WHAT YOU RECEIVE* One vintage Zippo lighter.
* One vintage Imperial two-blade pocketknife.
* One Vintage EDC Set 002 identity card.The khaki fabric and any other photographic display props are not included.OUR COMMITMENT TO AUTHENTICITYEvery Vintage EDC set pairs genuine historical objects with a carefully researched, period-inspired story.We preserve authentic wear, acknowledge repairs, and openly disclose known defects and testing limitations.Our goal is not to invent the past, but to make it tangible through objects that survived it.Authentic objects. Historically plausible stories. Complete transparency.Vintage EDC — Carry a year in your pocket.