Mom sent me this Schrade, can it be dated?

[TripleF]

No, not out on a date (which I what I would say, LOL).

I asked me mom if it was my dads because he was an avid outdoorsman. She replied, I got nothing from your father.

It's a Sharpfinger by Schrade, with a GUNS & AMMO shield.

[ea42]

Scott those were from the late 1970's, pretty sure 1977 but not positive. They were freebies given out by Guns & Ammo magazine for subscription upgrades. Mighty generous offer if you ask me! Nice knife, they show up every now and then but they're fairly scarce.

Eric

[TripleF]

Scott those were from the late 1970's, pretty sure 1977 but not positive. They were freebies given out by Guns & Ammo magazine for subscription upgrades. Mighty generous offer if you ask me! Nice knife, they show up every now and then but they're fairly scarce.

Eric

Thank you sir

[ea42]

Any time Scott!

Eric

[Papa Bones]

EA42 is about spot on. The 152 pattern was used by Peterson Publishing for Guns and Ammo in 1976-77, along with the 154 pattern, for promotion of a two-year subscription. Shields on the black sawcut Delrin handles were stamped with "Guns & Ammo" on the Sharpfinger, and only "Hunting" on the Drop Point Hunter. They used the production 1095HC blade blanks and custom "SCHRADE over U.S.A." tang stamps. They also were boxed with a sheath. The offer ended October 31st, 1977.

[ea42]

Excellent info Smitty!

Eric