Terry Truett

Male

Bromide, OK

United States

Lose your temper and you lose a friend, lie and you lose yourself.

Profile Information:

How did you hear about iKnifeCollector?
Yes
Do you currently subscribe to any knife publication (offline)
No
How long have you collected knives?
16- 20 years
Favorite Kind of Knives
Trappers and Muskrat Knives
About Me
I collect any Trapper and Muskrat USA Knives. I live on my 300 acre farm. I love anything to do outdoors.
Interests
Learning and studing USA Schrade, Case, Hen&Rooster, Boker, Remington Knives. Collecting pre-1990 and current Knives.
Other Hobbies
Hunting, Trapping, Reloading, Fishing, Collecting Indian Arrow Heads and Antiques.

Comment Wall:

  • Glenn K

    Welcome aboard !

    Mar 6, 2010

  • J.J. Smith III

    Mar 6, 2010

  • Terry Truett

    Thanks for the welcome!!

    Mar 6, 2010

  • Randy, HHH Knives

    Mar 6, 2010


  • In Memoriam

    Scott King

    Hey Terry
    Thanks for joining our knife collector community and jumping right in here. So you like the old knife history, check out our Early American Knife Company and Vintage Knife Groups here (see Groups on the main menu).
    If you have any questions, please let me know.
    Scott

    Mar 9, 2010


  • In Memoriam

    D ale

    Whoops Terry .. my mistake .. It's the SCALY I was looking @ ..

    I hadn't shopped it in awhile .. went back to a saved link to grab the info below .. found it's now declared as 440C ..

    Looking for a knife for my daughter .. will be taking a closer look @ this ..






    SCHRADE SCALY

    This classic looking knife has a mirror polished 440C stainless steel blade on a gray anodized aluminum handle with yellow Delrin scales. A push of the button lock releases the coil spring.
    SCAL (California legal length) has a 1.75" blade and is 4.75" overall.

    Blade Length: 1.75"
    Overall Length: 4.75"
    Closed Length: 3"
    Weight: 2.13 oz.

    I think a set of micarta linen scales wouldn't hurt it any ..

    Mar 23, 2010


  • In Memoriam

    D ale

    I'd put a recessed button & micarta linen scales on it .. am just a little hesitant .. no experience w/ the product since Taylor ..

    .. 440C .. if tempered properly .. beats Case's (420HC) Surgical Steel ..

    Yeah .. if ya know anybody out there w/ one .. ?? quality & are they happy w/ it ??

    Thanks Terry ......... Dale

    Mar 23, 2010


  • In Memoriam

    D ale

    There out there in the $35 range .. yeah, I think I do need to take another look @ these .. 440C

    .. putting diff scales & a recessed button would be pretty straight forward ..

    Here's a pick of the SCALB ... wanna bet Y for yellow & B for black scales ??

    Mar 23, 2010

  • Derek Smith

    Thanks for the friend request and birthday wish!

    Mar 23, 2010


  • In Memoriam

    D ale

    I remember the SCALA now ... Abalone scales ...

    !!! .. wouldn't that be sweet .. !!!

    Mar 23, 2010


  • In Memoriam

    D ale

    Terry .. here's a Schrade/Taylor that I was looking @ for myself .. I'm pretty sure this is NOT w/ 440C steel ..


    The Shrade SC-1. The blade is of the spear shape, sharp and effective. We couldn't find what type of steel is used, but it feels as a good one. The firing is fast and smooth. The handle is made of steel with G-10 scales. The clip is non removable.

    **DON'T YA LOVE THE MARKETING DEPT**


    Fully length: 6 3/4"
    Blade: 3"
    Weight 4oz
    Price ~ $30

    Mar 23, 2010


  • In Memoriam

    D ale

    The quest of the steel & quality is why I haven't purchased one of these ... either the SCALB/Y or the SCTAC ..

    Today is the first time I've seen any vendor list the steel type as 440C ~ SCALB/Y only !!!

    I'm still quite hesitant on the SCTAC .. may bite on the SCALY though ..

    .. SCALY + jigged bone / stag / micarta ivory scales + recessed contoured release button ..

    Yeah .. I just may bite on that SCALY !!!

    Mar 23, 2010


  • In Memoriam

    D ale

    Terry .. the 400 series stainless steel is generally .. well .. not the best ..

    If it's more expensive steel .. ATS34 /154CM , D2 .. they make that evident .. sales ..

    When the steel type is generically called out as "400 series" or "440 stainless" .. it's generally indicative of 420, 440A, or 440B .... none of which are real great ~ imo .... max hardness typically mid 50's Rc .. lowers raw matl / production cost's though ..

    Oh .. & the bead blasted is just the finish .. both are the same steel

    Mar 23, 2010


  • In Memoriam

    D ale

    Terry .. check this out .. some great general info on cutlery steels .. not the Bible .. but will get ya started ..

    http://www.bladedepot.com/page/page/3942786.htm

    Mar 23, 2010


  • In Memoriam

    D ale

    !!! Great pics of the farm !!!

    Mar 24, 2010

  • Doug Scearce

    Hey Terry Great Farm!! I know you are proud to have all you have in life!
    Looks like you are enjoying life too the fullest !! I love any thing outdoors an farming also, wished I lived out west sometimes for the Hog hunts an Predator hunts! Keep loving your Family!! And making True Friends!!
    Doug

    Mar 24, 2010

  • Doug Scearce

    That's what I have done Retired an paid off everything also, Got a few head of cattle an Bore goats but want more cattle like to have about 30 females 2 years old to bred a year!

    Mar 24, 2010


  • KnifeMaker

    Michael Bolen

    Really nice collection of arrow heads Terry, great looking kids too. Mike

    Mar 24, 2010

  • Glenn K

    Thanks so much Terry , It's been ever growing . I enjoyed your pics of all the arrow heads ! also the assorted hand-cuffs etc ..Way cool : - )

    Mar 27, 2010


  • KnifeMaker

    Michael Bolen

    Terry, all those knives are sold exept 2. It is my hobby making them, and I try to make the next one better than the last one. Mike

    Mar 27, 2010

  • Derek Smith

    Thanks man

    Mar 27, 2010


  • In Memoriam

    D ale

    Terry .. Thanks !!

    Mar 27, 2010


  • In Memoriam

    D ale

    Hey .. happy b'day .. enjoy the day !!!

    Apr 14, 2010


  • In Memoriam

    D ale

    Ooops .. that's tomorrow .. Have a great day .. today, tomorrow, & everyday !!

    Happy birthday (albeit tomorrow) !!

    Apr 14, 2010


  • In Memoriam

    Scott King

    Happy Birthday, Terry!

    Apr 15, 2010

  • Randy, HHH Knives

    Happy Birthday!
    Hope you have a knife day!

    Randy Haas, HHH Knives
    www.hhhcustomknives.com

    Apr 15, 2010

  • Terry Waldele

    Thanks, Terry! I can't afford to collect high-end knives, so I go for diversity, age and ethnicity in the lower price range. It's a lot of fun without too much expense.

    Apr 17, 2010


  • In Memoriam

    D ale

    Hey Terry .. how's springtime on the farm .. Green !!

    Yeah, I found Daniel's tutorial informative .. the gentleman wasn't stingy w/ the details !!

    Apr 17, 2010


  • In Memoriam

    D ale

    Terry .. green on the farm .. I bet .. pretty wet here .. too wet for the farmers to get in the fields @ the moment ..

    Just posted some "modifications" I've done .. pic album = "MODIFICATIONS" ..

    .. been thinking of starting a grp around that theme .. just about everyone has modified or dreamt of an "improvement" they'd like to add .. think it would generate enough interest to generate ongoing discussion & interest ???

    Apr 25, 2010


  • In Memoriam

    D ale

    .. first crop is just around the corner .. will be here before you know it !!!!!

    .. do you get third crop .. a third cutting of hay .. we did in WI .. but, kinda sparse some yrs ..

    Apr 25, 2010


  • In Memoriam

    D ale

    Admittedly .. it's been 30 yrs since I've lived on a farm .. what a wonderful childhood environment (age 6~18) ..

    I remember having to let the cows out easy on their first time off dry hay & on green grass .. if memory serves .. they'd bloat ..

    Same if they got through a fence into an alfafa field .. they'd gorge on it & bloat .. again, if memory serves ..

    Funny aside .. fall of the yr .. nasty windy rain storm .. apples all over the gnd under some apple trees on the ridge pasture land .. some days later .. apples soured .. cows found em .. one so drunk couldn't get up .. another, could not walk straight .. funny as all s#! !!

    Apr 25, 2010


  • In Memoriam

    D ale

    Yeah .. I remember the tool .. ours was about a 1" dia SS tube .. about 4 or 5" long .. had a tight fitting spike inserted through it .. the sharpened end of the "spike" barely protruded to form the tip of the tool .. after the tool was inserted .. this cntr spike was withdrawn .. the air/gas escaped ..

    How's that for some childhood memories .........

    Apr 26, 2010

  • Gary Kennedy

    Happy Birthday

    Apr 15, 2011

  • stephen tungate

    happy birthday terry with my best regards to you and your familey....

    Apr 15, 2011

  • stephen tungate

    is that your farm in the pictures? if so i really like your land it is beautiful.

    Jun 29, 2011

  • stephen tungate

    terry if there is any way i could get some of those arrow heads i sure would apercate it.my if you could leave message on my page i would like to give you my e-mail thanks.....

    Jun 29, 2011

  • Jan Carter

    Terry,

    Wonderful pictures.  What an incredible collection from your great uncle, a true treasure trove!!

    Jun 30, 2011

  • stephen tungate

    thank you for joining the sog group it means alot to us.your friend stephen...

    Jul 6, 2011

  • Jan Carter

    Welcome to GEC Terry, we are proud to have you with us

    Aug 5, 2011

  • Ken Mundhenk

    Terry

     

    Welcome to the Great Eastern Cutlery Group, We're glad you joined us.

    Aug 5, 2011

  • Ron Cooper

    Apr 15, 2012

  • Jan Carter

    Apr 15, 2012

  • stephen tungate

    HAVE A GREAT BIRTHDAY;;;;

    Apr 15, 2012

  • Ron Cooper

    Apr 15, 2014

  • Steve Scheuerman (Manx)

    Apr 16, 2014

  • Steve Scheuerman (Manx)

    Apr 15, 2015

  • Steve Scheuerman (Manx)

    Apr 15, 2016