Here is un-serialized example in better condition, Buy it now for 34.99 + 6.00 shipping.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/SCHRADE-USA-LB7-/171380188746?pt=Collectibl... 

Just my opinion, but either of those would be nice to have at the "Buy It Now" price if you're looking for a nice EDC, or even to clean up for display. Blades are full on both, the brass could use a little touching up on both and the serialized one has some pitting on the bolster (probably stored in the leather sheath for a long time), but if the serial number is worth the extra money to the buyer then go for it. If not, $35 is a very fair price for a USA made Schrade lockback.

Thanks for the help everyone. This is what makes this site great. Brad , I bought the 34.99 one, thanks for the link. I am curious about your comparison to the Buck 110 which I think is a heavy built lockblade. I cannot wait to compare the two. Thanks again everybody!

Glad I could help Ricky. You will be able to tell the weight once you have them both in your hands.

Brad, how do you store your lockblades ?  The Buck 110 and I am sure the LB7 are too big for a normal knife roll. I would not think that you keep them in their shealths.

Larry Vickery said:

March 8 1892 

http://www.collectors-of-schrades-r.us/patents/000470605.pdf

My Schrade  LB7

Nice one Ricky

I would like to find a list of all the LB series knives so I can tell what I need to complete this series in my collection. Does anyone have information on these  knives ?

Ricky,

Sorry for the long awaited response. 

I do keep them in the knife roll that is my page's wallpaper. Of course the knife roll is 16" wide x 72" long. It is very heavy.

Thanks for the list Tom.

Yeah Brad,  I do remember that roll now , I had forgotten about it. 

Anyone bought a Taylor made Schrade LB7 ? I am thinking about picking one up at SMKW to see the difference from the USA one I have. 

DEAL IN PROGRESS!!!  Thanks Howard for letting us know

Hand-Tools.com is selling a 55 Anniv. Schrade 3-knife set, for the Schrade folks here for $23.99

I am trying to put together a knife collectors stocking stuffer wish list to share out to FB and pintrest and twitter.  Sure would be nice if our knife collectors got what they want in thier stocking LOL

Is anyone seeing anything Schrade that would make good stocking stuffers?

Tractor Supply has a 2014 Schrade gift set in yellow handles or brown , in a gift tin. It is a set of three knives for $20. 

I can't call myself a Schrade collector because I own exactly one.  I recently purchased one of the new Schrade SCHF 37's and wow this thing is a beauty especially for the price.  It did not come perfect, the blade sharpened a little off-center, but that could be fixed.  Great knife for the price and compares nicely to my Ka-Bar Becker BK-7.

Hi all, I'm a newbie on the boards, so please be kind! My uncle recently passed away, and my aunt wants to rid herself of my uncle's collection of knives. I plan on keeping a few, primarily because I know my uncle used them and loved them, but the rest I'll probably put on ebay.

So I have questions about a Schrade USA Uncle Henry LB8 knife.  And I'll do my best to successfully post photos! 

It has a serial number, but I can't seem to find online what this serial number identifies. Also, the blade itself lacks the phrase "Uncle Henry" inscription. Is this normal? Any guidance is appreciated! 

Britney,

Uncle Henry is a part of Schrade, or was when this was made.  The LB stands for LockBack  click here to see an example with some explaination

Thanks all for your comments. They were very helpful and much appreciated! 

Have a  question. Found someone locally with a NIB Schrade Lance, made for Wards back in the 80s, want to make an offer, but nowhere online do I see any value for it. I do see a couple people wanting one, and a couple saying they found one, but no one mentions a price. Anyone know?

There is a discussion here I thought you all might like, the pics are awesome also

http://iknifecollector.com/forum/topics/goe-schrade-m2-hawkbill?x=1...

Ron- A little info

1. 'The Lance' has always been much more collectable than the five knives in the Schrade American Indian Tribute Series <Native American>.
   It has always been associated with the Schrade Series however had nothing to do with it even though produced in very similar style.
   It was made by USA Schrade for Montgomery Ward for a Xmas Promotion in 1983. Because there were only some 2500 pieces in this production <considerably less than the others> The Lance has always been the hardest to obtain for dedicated Schraders trying to put all 6 knives in their display...
   
   Whilst the other five have not really held their values in relation to original purchase prices..'The Lance' has, and usually brings a premium of up to US$100 +, more than the others bring in mint box set with original bling....The others are lucky to bring US$100 odd per intact set at the moment.....
   
   Morning Star 1982 - 10,000 pieces
   Kachina 1983 -10,000 pieces
   Turtle 1984 -10,000
   Bear Cult 1985 -10,000
   Sundance 1986 - 8000 pieces.
   
   Unofficially part of this Series for Schrade Collector purposes....'The Lance' -2500 pieces.
   
   They are attractive sets with their beaded sheaths and meaningful Scrimshaw designs depicting various history on Native American traditional Culture/Rituals...most are still mint/meaning unused, apart from the conditions they have been kept in...<some now less than pristine or missing bling

My Schrade knives are all WWII vintage and immediately afterwards (through about 1948). Nothing newer.

Schrade Old Timer 25OT USA Made!

Compared to many knife collectors I'm relatively new to the game. I've been collecting Schrades for about 6 years. IKC has enlightened me to the fact that there are other knives than Schrade, good American made knives. What is very disappointing to me, is that I find better fit and finish in 30 year old Schrades than I am encountering in GEC and Queen. I recently paid nearly $100 for a newly manufactured knife that would have barely been qualified as a factory second by Schrades standards. My money was refunded, but this is the third knife I've returned due to quality issues out of eight purchases. Maybe I'm too old and too picky. When I was growing up, I was taught "if you have enough time to go back and fix something, you had enough time to do it right to start with". Perhaps this is a lesson that should be revisited.

OK Schrade collectors.  I will be sending an email out on this but I wanted to let you all in on it first

February Contest ** An Old Schrade USA !!

a friend showed me a knife  , guess it looks kind of like a muskrat, marked s c 4 

sm2011 Stewart A Taylor & sons I did not measure it , however ,with the sharp  point unfolded 

it could be a foot and 4 inches, mother of pearl like handles and marked holiday greetings snowflake logo on the grip says old timer . never seen anything quit like it was it a presentation piece ? it certainly is not a joke . 

Cheryl,

 Schrade went bankrupt in 2004, that was when Taylor acquired the rights to the Schrade name. Most of the Schrades since then are made in China and have limited collector value. GEC has made a few knives for Taylor and I would suppose other U.S. manufacturers as well. If it didn't have U.S.A on the tang it would be safe to assume it was of foreign production.

I found the knife on Ebay and the main blade had been tipped. I also was worried about displaying it with other knives because of the celluloid handles. I have since learned they may have not been that type of celluloid. I sent it to Herman Williams who re-profiled the blade'''he said that it was short by about 1/32", cleaned the knife,buffed the dings out of the bolsters and replaced the handles with bone he had from the Schrade Factory. He used the machine built in the Schrade machine shop to do the jigging. So while the knife is no longer original...it's not far off.

BEFORE

AFTER

Shrade Bicentennial Knives

I have the Schrade Master set produced in the early 1990's.. Can anybody give me a value on it ?? I also have the American Eagle Commemorative set produced about the same time.. I'd love to hear from someone!!!  Thanks

Just letting you all know that the newest Bruce Voyles auction has a couple of old lovelies!

Item # 74

Pair of vintage Schrade knives. Schrade Cut Co. stars & stripes handled scout utility cleaned to exc/with a star shield, and Schrade Cut Co bone handled standard barlow, full blades that appear unused but some light tarnish, near mint.

Wishing everyone on the Schrade Group a Very Merry Christmas & The Best In The New Year!

Tony

"The New Guy To The Group!"

Right back at ya Tony!

i have a few LBs i really like the LB-8 a great knife i also have a few LB-7s

Heres my Imperial "Diamond Edge" (made by Schrade) I just picked up over the weekend.

Andy,

This appears to have been a good choice.  The handle is sweet but tell me about the blades?  There appear to be full, are those spots or pits?  Are you going to clean it?

I was thinking spots at first but they do have some texture to them.  I had considered getting ahold of some fine emery cloth and trying to knock it down just a bit.  I've already cleaned them with flitz and renwax.  If someone has pointers on cleaning them up a bit I'm open for ideas please.  The blades appear to have never been sharpened or used.  The handles are just dreamy...and the bolsters shined up quite well but one end had a bit of scuff on it that you cant see unless you're paying close attention to it.

my favorite Schrades

hello every one.. I dont know if my pics came out, but if they did.. I could use some help with this one.. I know it is a 1934 to 1936... I know it is yellow mother of pearl.. I think it was made in limited quantities for Navy Officers.. but I cant find much more on it.. Anyone have any info ? Thankyou

Jeff the pics did not show.  If your having an issue with upload let me know.  You could send them to me and I can put them in your post

while doing some research today I came across a 1980 ad and I really liked it

I haven't collected Schrade knives (yet) but I found this Uncle Henry in an antique store on a recent vacation:

with a tang stamp that's a little different from what I've been able to find online:

It's about 9-1/2" long total, 5-1/4" when closed.  Nice, heavy knife!  Doesn't look used and just needs a little cleanup.  Any additional info about it would be appreciated.

-ds

The first 227UH knives with the two blades and the first 127UH knives with one blade did NOT have U.S.A. in the tang stamp. Here are examples. The second picture doesn't show the complete tang stamp properly because of my poor scan, but I assure you these knives are early authentic and there is NO U.S.A. All is proper and good. This would put the knife in the 1946-1973 tang stamp

Thanks Jan!

Nice knife Dave. I have started to collect the folding hunters like the one you have there. 

I am just sharing this from the knives for sale or trade area

I’m selling my schrade WWII knife set.