My latest Schrade

[Dan In MI]

This one has been posted elsewhere, but it deserves a spot here, methinks. This little 104OT Minuteman pen might not be earth-shatteringly rare or desirable, but I still like it quite a lot. It's not perfect, but presentable enough. Not long after I unpacked it, I gave it a little fresh oil and slid it into my pocket.

Edit: I've officially fallen into the Old Timer rabbit hole!

[cody6268]

Nice! I have the 106OT and 104OT. My next purchases for Schrades planned out is a 108OT and a user 104OT. The 106OT adds scissors. A little hard to find, but it does have great scissors.

[tongueriver]

There is also a UH version with scissors but watch out; many of those are Chinese. And.... some of the early 808 open stock little stockmans have milled liners. Little knives are cool.

[Dan In MI]

Thank you, gentlemen! The 106OT and 108OT are both future purchases for me, as are all USA-made folding Old Timers (fixed blades and UHs may be added later, or as they come in mixed lots). I've already got a good handle on spotting a Chinese Schrade: most I've seen in pictures only have "Schrade" stamped on the shield side of the tang. Are there any other tell-tale signs?

[tongueriver]

"Are there any other tell-tale signs?" Just no U.S.A. anywhere.

[tongueriver]

I had fun calling these sub three inch Schrade stockmans 'girlies.' They certainly deserve better than that. Very nice little fellows.

[Dan In MI]

Very nice little fellows.

I agree wholeheartedly. The work on the liners is superb!

[tongueriver]

Very nice little fellows.

I agree wholeheartedly. The work on the liners is superb!

I heard one time the milled liners were done at least sometimes by a lady in her home. They have never been done millimeter by millimeter like file work. The craftsman/craftswoman just runs them through some device... BRAAPPP! and it is done. I see that some run over onto the bolsters and some look like they did a stack of liners by themselves and then assembled them later. I bet Eric has a line on this subject? I know that during the Schrade Walden days, pre-1973, they would do these milled liners (and hint: threaded bolsters) on something new or special in the line-up and later issues would not have it.

[Dan In MI]

A couple of new Old Timers have made their way to me: a 33OT and a 77OT. Neither is perfect, but they're gaps filled in my Old Timer collection (many, many more gaps still need to be filled). The 33OT might even become a regular carrier.

[doglegg]

Both sweet knives

[treefarmer]

A couple of new Old Timers have made their way to me: a 33OT and a 77OT. Neither is perfect, but they're gaps filled in my Old Timer collection (many, many more gaps still need to be filled). The 33OT might even become a regular carrier.

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Dan,
I have a special love for the 77 muskrat, I have used the same one for many years when processing our venison. I keep it really sharp to remove tiny pieces of silver skin or fat from the boneless chops before vacuuming. It’s not near as nice as yours but it still does the job.
Treefarmer

[Dan In MI]

Floyd and Treefarmer, thank you for the kind words!

[Meridian_Mike]

Nice additions to your Old Timer line-up Dan.

[Dan In MI]

Thanks, Mike. Another family member should be coming home by week's end!

[jxr1197]

My latest is a USA built Schrade from 2021 and it's the mother of all pull balls. The MOAPB is actually called a Flying Jack and George Schrade patented it in 1937 but never sold any. Bill Schrade built a few and even used his grandfathers tools and stiddy to put them together.

[edge213]

My latest is a USA built Schrade from 2021 and it's the mother of all pull balls. The MOAPB is actually called a Flying Jack and George Schrade patented it in 1937 but never sold any. Bill Schrade built a few and even used his grandfathers tools and stiddy to put them together.
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Let me first say....awesome knife.
I'm not real familiar with ball pull knives.
I only have 1 small one.
Does the backspring stick out when the blade is in the closed position?

[jxr1197]

Let me first say....awesome knife.

Thanks

Does the backspring stick out when the blade is in the closed position?

It does - the kick spring is proud closed and flush open.

[Dan In MI]

I've posted this one elsewhere, so I've added another picture to give this post a little more purpose. An 18OT joined the family today. It was in dire need of a cleaning, which was tended to pretty quickly. Some more cleaning, as well as sharpening and polishing of the blade, may be needed. Overall, I'm happy with it.

I also gathered up all of my Old Timers (plus Old Crafty, which is a rebranded 8OT) for a family portrait. Many more family members still need to be located, but I've made a good start!

[Meridian_Mike]

Good addition to your Old Timer collection Dan.

Looks like you are well on your way to being an Old Timer collector!

[Dan In MI]

Thanks, Mike. I am definitely well on the way to becoming an Old Timer collector, and lIkely a hoarder of certain patterns!

[Meridian_Mike]

Thanks, Mike. I am definitely well on the way to becoming an Old Timer collector, and lIkely a hoarder of certain patterns!

I understand COMPLETELY!!!!!

[edge213]

Not something that I would normally buy, but I couldn't pass it up for the price.
New in box. Flea market find.

[Dan In MI]

I couldn't pass it up for the price.
New in box. Flea market find.

Great find! I hope to be as lucky when I visit the flea market.

[tongueriver]

Those number fives are a favorite carry for me. There are a bunch of different ones.

[cody6268]

Nice score! The 5UH as I understand was really short-lived, and an end-of-days model.


I carry the one-hand opener 55OTG (since mine is so banged up, it's far from being in "nice" condition") but prefer the SP-3 Firebird. The SP-3 is about the same size and same great steel, but MUCH lighter.