What is Your Latest Old Schrade?

Schrade Cutlery Company was founded in 1904 by George Schrade, and his brothers Jacob and William Schrade. In 1946 Imperial Knife Associated Companies, (IKAC; an association of Ulster Knife Co and Imperial Knife Co) purchased controlling interest in Schrade Cut Co and changed the name to Schrade Walden Cutlery. In 1973 the name was changed to Schrade Cutlery. In 2004 Schrade closed due to bankruptcy.

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black mamba wrote: Mon Jul 12, 2021 2:43 pm I thought from the length of the swedge that it was early '70s, not before.
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I was just checking out the tang stamp chart identifier to see when a stamp on an old Schrade was used. The stamp is as follows:
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Walden
N.Y. U.S.A.
STAINLESS


All charts I checked were like this:

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Walden
STAINLESS
N.Y.U.S.A

I don't want to be one of those guys who gets hung up on insignificant details but in every stamp chart I looked up, the word STAINLESS is ABOVE the N.Y.U.S.A. But the word STAINLESS on this knife is definitely below the N.Y.U.S.A. So I can't figure out how the stamp chart guys all got it wrong, or is this a fake old Schrade that has been made up and poorly copies the real tang stamp? Makes no sense to me and was wondering if any of the Schrade scholars around here have seen such a stamp or know why it doesn't match the chart. Thanks for any advice any may have. Always appreciate the help.
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Ivoryman wrote: Tue Jul 13, 2021 10:08 pmI don't want to be one of those guys who gets hung up on insignificant details but in every stamp chart I looked up, the word STAINLESS is ABOVE the N.Y.U.S.A. But the word STAINLESS on this knife is definitely below the N.Y.U.S.A. So I can't figure out how the stamp chart guys all got it wrong, or is this a fake old Schrade that has been made up and poorly copies the real tang stamp? Makes no sense to me and was wondering if any of the Schrade scholars around here have seen such a stamp or know why it doesn't match the chart. Thanks for any advice any may have. Always appreciate the help.

That's one I never noticed. There are stamp variations that are not on the chart and there are also a few errors. It was put together 20 years ago and as new info surfaces sometimes it conflicts with what we "knew". Also it only covers pocket knives, not fixed blades.
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jxr1197 wrote: Tue Jul 13, 2021 10:51 pm
Ivoryman wrote: Tue Jul 13, 2021 10:08 pmI don't want to be one of those guys who gets hung up on insignificant details but in every stamp chart I looked up, the word STAINLESS is ABOVE the N.Y.U.S.A. But the word STAINLESS on this knife is definitely below the N.Y.U.S.A. So I can't figure out how the stamp chart guys all got it wrong, or is this a fake old Schrade that has been made up and poorly copies the real tang stamp? Makes no sense to me and was wondering if any of the Schrade scholars around here have seen such a stamp or know why it doesn't match the chart. Thanks for any advice any may have. Always appreciate the help.

That's one I never noticed. There are stamp variations that are not on the chart and there are also a few errors. It was put together 20 years ago and as new info surfaces sometimes it conflicts with what we "knew". Also it only covers pocket knives, not fixed blades.


Thanks for the comment, maybe it's just a chart error. But this is definitely a folder, 825, and I figured the chart being that old would have definitely seen this stamp before, but maybe not. I couldn't find one identical to it, just the ones with STAINLESS above the N.Y.U.S.A. Just seemed weird that it would be reversed to me. I have never looked up a Schrade knife before that had a stamp different from those in the charts. Thanks again.
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My latest old Schrade . #175 Grafters Knife
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Added this Schrade Cut Co Grand Daddy Barlow to the collection, big, 5" closed, 9" open. Looks to have had little use.
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That's a prize. ::tu::
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JohnR, I'm always amazed at the quality of your knives. ::nod::
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Out of the park JohnR, out a sight.
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JohnR, you have one of the best collections of Schrades I have ever seen; truly awesome. You should make a book.
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These Waldens aren't as old as many of the Cutco's shown, but they are fairly unique due to the etch, IMO. I've had mine for years, and thought it was a bit of a unicorn. However, when Roland posted another up for sale, I had to jump on it.

I don't think Ted Williams was the first celebrity to lend his name to brand marketing, but he was certainly well known for it. I have a fly fishing reel with his name on it also.

I'd be curious if anyone else has one of these with this etch.
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Great looking duo, glennbad. ::tu:: ::tu::
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An amazing couple of knives Glen ::nod::
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John R, very fine and dandy.
Glennbad, sweet jigging, great pair of beautiful bones.
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glennbad wrote: Tue Jul 27, 2021 12:01 am However, when Roland posted another up for sale, I had to jump on it.
Two stellar rigger's knives you have there. And Roland recently posted some Schrades I had to jump on, too...
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Don't think I have posted these before. Nice knives glennbad and johnr. Rangerinaz thats a nice grafters knife. I about lost it on your avatar. I know its not politically correct but as someone who started smoking at 9 years old and had open heart at 62 I paid my dues. IT WAS STILL FUNNY.
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Just found this “gold” knife with J.N.C. Co. Stamped on the bail. Checked this out and it said made by G. SCHRADE 1940.
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luckydog64 wrote: Wed Jul 28, 2021 5:33 pm Don't think I have posted these before. Nice knives glennbad and johnr. Rangerinaz thats a nice grafters knife. I about lost it on your avatar. I know its not politically correct but as someone who started smoking at 9 years old and had open heart at 62 I paid my dues. IT WAS STILL FUNNY.
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Jacknifeben wrote: Wed Jul 28, 2021 5:59 pm Just found this “gold” knife with J.N.C. Co. Stamped on the bail. Checked this out and it said made by G. SCHRADE 1940.

Very cool piece there too jacknifeben. Great page of beauties.
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luckydog64 wrote: Wed Jul 28, 2021 5:33 pm Don't think I have posted these before. Nice knives glennbad and johnr. Rangerinaz thats a nice grafters knife. I about lost it on your avatar. I know its not politically correct but as someone who started smoking at 9 years old and had open heart at 62 I paid my dues. IT WAS STILL FUNNY.
2 beauties, right there! That Kon-Kav is crazy nice!
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Thanks Iman and glenn.
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Schrade walden 175 grafting knife with cocobola handles. A nice simple jack.

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KnifeSlinger#81 wrote: Sun Aug 01, 2021 4:09 pm A nice simple jack.
And one of the most useful. ::tu::
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KnifeSlinger#81 wrote: Sun Aug 01, 2021 4:09 pm Schrade walden 175 grafting knife with cocobola handles. A nice simple jack.


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Some great knives being posted! I've enjoyed seeing them.

My last two Schrades are both oldies. The first is a Cut Co "M7703T Shackle" with the later Cut Co peach-seed jigging.
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Today I landed this very early "E. Weck's Best" etched knife. It's a Cut Co 2213, as listed in the 1926 catalog, but has the earliest style of jigging and the tang stamp has no "& SON" or "& CO". This seems to suggest it was made much earlier. I'm thinking it was likely made in the arched tang-stamp period, or very shortly after, so at least 100 years old.

I like the hammer marks on the handle pins. They're less uniform but more "hand-crafted" looking. I see them as another indicator of age.

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