Ken, I am liking that Electricians knife,

Thanks Brad, what handle material do you think it has???

Ken,

Sorry I didn't see your post earlier. That handle material is most likely Delrin, whether it is smooth or saw cut it is still nearly indestructible.

My latest Schrade - USA 885UH

156ot Lil' Finger sold on eBay over the weekend for $72.00!! It didn't even have the original sheath. I paid 1/3 that amount for mine. It is a wonderful Lil' knife, but not for $72.

1940's Vintage Schrade Walden Model # 155 Paratrooper Switchblade Knife

Paratrooper Switchblade Knife

Knife is on page 135 of the book "Antique American Switchblades" by Mark Erickson

This model has varying dates of production but according to the tang stamp it was produced between 1946 and 1950

Authentic Jigged Bone Handle Scales

Steel Liners, Bolster, & Bail

High Carbon Steel Clip Point Blade

Blade is Tang Stamped:  SCHRADE WALDEN NY USA

Specifications:

• Overall Length:  7 3/8"
• Blade Length:  3"
• Closed Length:  4 1/4"

Thanx Steve, I wish it was cleaner, but I really like the age on this one. It wasn't really meant to be "Pretty"

The spring and actions are very smooth and crisp, and the blade is SUPER sharp.

I also have the Orange "Nam" one, also Schrade in Very Clean Condition. Maybe I'll put some shots of It too!

I like automatics a lot but you have to be careful of State Laws "Big Brother" Even though I have a Concealed Weapons Permit, IT's still a problem

Looking at a schrade ixl stockman on Ebay. Are these good knives ?  This is a stockman with brown bone handles, looks to be near mint condition. The add says it is from 1987. Are these hard to find ?

I picked up this Near-Mint Schrade Heritage jumbo whittler on eBay last week. It's replacing a similar piece in the display case that was in much lower grade condition.

Knife collecting can be confusing sometimes.  I bought a knife on Ebay  and the next day a knife in the same condition as the one I bought went for half the price. Anyone experience this or have advice.

Just got a Schrade IXL stockman. The add said it was from 1987, but after doing some checking, it is actually from 1981. The knife looks brand new. Will post some pics soon.

On a tip from Ricky, got this IXL off ebay. IXL Schrade Sheffield England. M0259. What year do you think this is Ricky.??

Here's an old ad Ken.....

If I remember correctly, the "O" in the Hallmark on yours indicates it was made in 1980.

I should have said article, not ad, down there! LOL!

Thanks for the article Craig.

Ken , from what I have read on these, the numbers on the other bolster tell the date. The characters are SW and I cannot make out what the third one is, but the fourth character is a number and is supposed to be the last digit of the year. Yours would be 1980. On the schrade collectors site, there is a nice brochure about these knives under IXL. Let me know if you can't find it.

Glad you were able to get that knife, That was a good price, I think it slipped under the radar . I did not know if it was a good idea or not to say something about an ebay item on here, would it be good to say something again in the future if I see a good deal on a knife ? I looked later and someone had another knife like these listed as a buy it now for $ 89.

Yes, I think it was a good idea, it tipped me off and I got a good buy, and I thank you for it. So nothing wrong with that.

Good article Craig, it looks to be from the one I saw on the Schrade collectors site. I thought his was from 1980, thanks for confirming it. The one I got is from 1981.

Tom, Welcome - wow you worked at Schrade. You have to be our go to man now. Nice collection of Schrades.

   Here is a set of Schrade knives that I am extremely proud to own, since it is a tribute to WW II and I am a Veteran (not of WW II) as well.  In addition this set was given to my Step-Dad as a gift from Schrade.

World War II Tribute, 7 Knife Set

US Army- D-Day Invasion

US Navy- Battle of Midway

US Army Air Force- Bombing of Germany

US Marine Corps- Iwo Jima US Coast Guard- Amphibious Landings

US Merchant Marines- Murmanski Run

Pearl Harbor Bowie

This set was produced in 1991 with only 500 sets being produced.  There were 1000 Pearl Harbor Bowies produced.  Multiple sets were given to Schrade Employees and "DOC", my Step Dad received his as a gift.  He worked for Schrade for 40+ years and retired in 2001.  In fact my Schrade Room is dedicated in Memory of him and I even had Custom Signs made to commemorate him as well as Schrade Walden and Schrade Cutlery. I will post a picture of the set in my photos for your review!

Very nice set Tom - with a great significance.

Schrade USA 194OT Lockback

Nice Old Timer, I will get around to collecting these one day, too many knives to buy and not enough money :(

Ken,

I love the 194OT so much, I have 2. Just something about a small liner lock. 

Here is a Schrade Cut Co Walden NY LP spear MOP pattern #2266266 I found on flea-bay some time back.

Schrade MOP jack corrected pattern # is 2266

Nice Schrade Alan

Thanks Ricky

Alan, 

That 2266 MOP is gorgeous. Good find! I am jealous.

Brad,

it really is a gem. Thanks for your comment. I love finding an old knife like that one that has never been sharpened.

my SCHF21

Hey Tom, you got a pic on the Schrade group, great.

Good looking Schrade there, Thomas.

Thomas,

very handsome black sheath knife!

Great survival knife. Where is Schrade making those?

Thomas, Just curious - what Schrades are you dealing in? Are they imports?

Ricky, Excellent Schrades you have there.

thanks Ken

Thanks Tom, When I bought the 808 , I did not realize how small it actually was. I found it on Ebay.

Ricky,

nice collection, I can especially identify with the 787. I have an old one that I bought new in the 60's. It skinned many a coon, fox, and ringtail; quite afew bobcats and coyotes-but thecoyotes were too tight skinned for what little $ the fur would bring! Also possums were only worth 25cents and there was no shortage of coons, so we often took the cheap possums  in on the cob and let the hide buyer skin 'em!

Cool, it is neat to hear a story about how these knives have been used. It still looks like it has a lot of years left on it.

I agree!