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Many people collected Schrade knives over the years. Almost everyone had to have a Schrade. Much has changed, but they still make Schrade Knives and now they are coming out with new steels and new handle materials.

So old fan or new collector, Lets talk about Schrade!

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Beadwork on The Indian Scrimshaw knives

Started by Stephen Mitchell. Last reply by Stephen Mitchell May 31. 3 Replies 2 Likes

I have four of the Indian scrimshaw knives in original boxes. Been in my collection for fifteen years. I have always been curious about the beadwork on the sheaths. Basically…..who made the…Continue

old Schrade - Walden, NY

Started by Kevin D. Last reply by Kevin D Oct 2, 2022. 5 Replies 1 Like

Good Evening!I recently got an old Schrade 3 blade pocketknife that was very heavily corroded. It was so bad, that I could not open it with a screwdriver or a pair of pliers.After about 2 weeks of…Continue

858/858OT Lumberjack Stockman

Started by Ugly Old Guy. Last reply by Ugly Old Guy Sep 22, 2021. 2 Replies 0 Likes

Did the circa 1978 to 1984 Old Timer 858/858OT Lumberjack Stockman have pinned construction or the Swinden Key? I don't understand why it wasn't a more popular model.At only 4 5/8 /4.625 inch closed,…Continue

Schrade 49'ers series knives

Started by Ellis H. Roberson. Last reply by Jan Carter Feb 18, 2020. 3 Replies 1 Like

I have an interesting situation here. Maybe someone can help. I was told that the Schrade 49'er's series consisted of the 491, 497, 498 and 499 of which I have most of them. A Schrade 147 with the…Continue

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Comment by Brad T. on January 17, 2013 at 17:11: Ron James apparently doesn't carry, because 6 out of 6 knives I bought from him were Mint in Box. Even the 3OT "second" he gave me is in near mint condition. As you can see below they are all in un-used condition, with the factory edge still razor sharp. With the exception of the X-Timer which was perfect until I decided to see how far down the knife would cut through a double layer of 200 lb test Corrugated, with arm dropping force. 16". 36" if I power into it, but all that scarred of the black finish on both sides of the knife. I had planned on removing the finish and handle anyway.

I am very pleased with my purchase from Ron and would like to thank him publicly for his excellent tastes in cutlery. Also to tell him I will probably be back for the Hunter next week.

Featured Comment by Craig Henry on January 14, 2013 at 18:27: I'll be very anxious to see them Brad! You're going to make me want some good old Schrades again! LOL!

Comment by Brad T. on January 14, 2013 at 18:24: Just purchased from Ron James a 3OT, 6OT, LB5, 897UH, 34OT, 8OT & XT1B. I am rather excited to be receiving these knives. I will post pictures when they arrive.

Featured Comment by Craig Henry on January 10, 2013 at 18:38: Schrade information..............

http://www.collectors-of-schrades-r.us/

Featured Comment by Craig Henry on January 6, 2013 at 18:38: Schrade always used to do just that - Old Timer for the carbon steel folks, and Uncle Henrys for the stainless folks. Now Taylor messed the whole thing up! LOL!

Comment by Jan Carter on January 6, 2013 at 18:34: I agree but I also think it would be nice if they would offer both.

Featured Comment by Craig Henry on December 30, 2012 at 17:02: I think, there's a feeling that everyone wants stainless blades. I don't know. If anyone reads various threads on other forums you can see a rather large move towards carbon steel. But then again there are ones that say they won't touch the stuff (like I used to say! LOL!).

If it was up to me I'd say keep the knives the way they were always made. Standard Schrades - carbon steel. Old Timers - carbon steel. Uncle Henrys - stainless.

Comment by Jan Carter on December 30, 2012 at 14:26: Craig,

I often wondered why some of the folks that take these old names change the steel type. Is it a cost factor?

Featured Comment by Craig Henry on December 27, 2012 at 0:40: Here's a site of interest.............

http://www.collectors-of-schrades-r.us/

Featured Comment by Craig Henry on December 11, 2012 at 16:45: You know, if the new Taylor-Schrades had carbon steel, especially on the Old Timers, I MIGHT try one. It just doesn't seem right.....an Old Timer with stainless blades. Sheesh.