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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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The Official iKC Schrade Cutlery Chat: Schrade%20Cutlery%20Co.pdf

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Beadwork on The Indian Scrimshaw knives

Started by Stephen Mitchell. Last reply by Stephen Mitchell May 31, 2025. 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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In Memoriam Comment by D ale on June 7, 2011 at 9:06: .. go here and then scroll down to the patent drawings.

Comment by Jim Child on June 7, 2011 at 7:16: Hey D ale!

You're obviously the person to ask. Can you explain, in detail, how the button and the "slider / switch" work on these knives? I've seen so many historical references but it's always assumed that the reader has experience with these.

George S. sure wasn't hesitant about including info in his tang stamps!

In Memoriam Comment by D ale on June 7, 2011 at 0:30: me too

Comment by Billy Oneale on June 6, 2011 at 22:45: Most of my Schrade's are recent editions. I like the old ones best.

In Memoriam Comment by D ale on June 6, 2011 at 21:19: ... another George Schrade auto .. in a purse.

In Memoriam Comment by D ale on June 6, 2011 at 21:03: ... an old George Schrade "PRESTO"

In Memoriam Comment by D ale on June 6, 2011 at 14:42: This should be fun .. from the old George Schrade auto's .. to .. you name it .. they made a bunch !!!!