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3 1/4" Slipjoint ATS34 SS, 416SS liners. The Nikel Silver bolsters and Walnut scales are from the George Schrade Knife Co. shop. I used his stiddy and hand tools to assemble. It's my EDC. I have 20 blades and springs ready for HT.
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WOW! What a wonderful link into knife making history ... using those old tools and stiddy must have given you immense satisfaction.
That is awesome William!
Paul, I talked to Linda this morning. She does remembers you. Small world eh?
"Paul, Bridgeport isn't what it was 47 years ago. I have a friend who grew up and still lives on Queen St. Linda Griffen ring a bell?"
I wonder if that Linda was the daughter of the fellow who rented us that house next door -the Griffins. When Mr. Griffins daughter Linda got married we had to move. Her father had a dog that was part wolf. Linda was a nice young lady. She would be about 68 today.
Thanks for the comments. It took a while to get the back of the spring flush in the closed, half open and open position. Those old cutlers would be expected to build many in a day. Probably a 12 hour day.
Paul, Bridgeport isn't what it was 47 years ago. I have a friend who grew up and still lives on Queen St. Linda Griffen ring a bell?
What a great knife William! So much history in one knife. I'm looking forward to seeing more!!
George Schrade was a great innovator in knife making. I used to live on Queen Street in Bridgeport 47 years ago-time flies.
I LOVE this! Using his hand tools and stiddy must have been a great experience while making this. It looks Great
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