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My latest Schrade
- Meridian_Mike
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Re: My latest Schrade
"Life is tough.... but it's tougher if you're stupid."....John Wayne
Re: My latest Schrade
Picked up a couple older Schrades, a Walden 825 Stainless and a Schrade USA 893. Little blade loss on the Walden 825, the 893 seems full blades, looks about like factory never sharpened edges. Not bad for Delrin either, but am thinking they are a rescale project. Great action and snap on both and smooooooth operators.
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Re: My latest Schrade
Tongueriver here made me a really good deal on an older Craftsman branded Schrade; the (as etched) Custom Skinner, which appears to be based on the 153UH Golden Spike, but carbon steel. Sold as a user (and edge was good enough to be ready to go), but I won't use it much; maybe to skin my first deer if I go hunting this fall. If I lose or screw up a $9-20 Mora (Basic or Robust for work, Companion for hunting/fishing, Eldris for EDC), just buy a new one. This model seems respectably rare. But, I love the balance and ergonomics despite a very thick (about 1/8) blade. The grooves are a little big for my medium size hands; but with gloves on, the difference will be made up. I'm currently carrying it in a sheath I had that just so happened to fit.
I figure it's from the 1970s. I saw its bigger brother, which Craftsman called the "Custom Bear Skinner" that had the "ACA EDGE" mark; which I think is a pretty good indicator of age. I'm trying to figure out what the model number is, and years available. I've been poring over digital copies of Sears catalogs along the lines of 1970s and 1980s era 153UH production, and they seem to almost never cover fixed blade hunting knives--just anywhere from one to three folders (usually the "Gentleman's Knife" 825 style knife, a 4" Stockman, and a Folding Hunter). There is also an older version that has the same blade, but a leather handle, called the "Big Horn".
I figure it's from the 1970s. I saw its bigger brother, which Craftsman called the "Custom Bear Skinner" that had the "ACA EDGE" mark; which I think is a pretty good indicator of age. I'm trying to figure out what the model number is, and years available. I've been poring over digital copies of Sears catalogs along the lines of 1970s and 1980s era 153UH production, and they seem to almost never cover fixed blade hunting knives--just anywhere from one to three folders (usually the "Gentleman's Knife" 825 style knife, a 4" Stockman, and a Folding Hunter). There is also an older version that has the same blade, but a leather handle, called the "Big Horn".
- Meridian_Mike
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That is a BEAUTY!!
"Life is tough.... but it's tougher if you're stupid."....John Wayne
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Couple of real sweeties there, I-man
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i woke last night to the sound of thunder
how far off i sat and wondered
started humming a song from nineteen sixty two
aint it funny how the night moves
Re: My latest Schrade
Ivoryman and Cody, very nice pick-ups!
I received these yesterday: 100th Anniversary 33OT, 1992 giveaway 12OT, and 3OT, plus an Old Timer belt buckle.
I received these yesterday: 100th Anniversary 33OT, 1992 giveaway 12OT, and 3OT, plus an Old Timer belt buckle.
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Very sweet, Dan, a nice four pack!
When I arrived home tonight, this duo was waiting. If you didn't know, I love me some rope jigged blue bone.
When I arrived home tonight, this duo was waiting. If you didn't know, I love me some rope jigged blue bone.
Pocket, fixed, machete, axe, it's all good!
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You're going to look awfully silly with that knife sticking out of your @#$. -Clint Eastwood, High Plains Drifter
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You fellows are flashing some very sweet Schrades.
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Thank you! Your two-pack is also very sweet.
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Thanks Royal, thanks doglegg, thanks Dan. Appreciate it. Feel lucky on the 893. I think it's unsharpened and looks like it's never been carried either.
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Re: My latest Schrade
I-Man, Cody, Dan, John
Great looking knives everyone!
Great looking knives everyone!
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- Meridian_Mike
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Nice finds there Dan!
I love that belt buckle!!
"Life is tough.... but it's tougher if you're stupid."....John Wayne
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Thanks, Mike! I still intend to scour the catalogs in the hopes I can determine if it may have been part of a gift set.
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Here is the Old Timer Belt Buckle and the Imperial Belt Buckles that I have. I have an 897 UH which is the knife on the Old Timer Buckle as well as a Frontier Double Eagle which is on the Imperial Buckle!
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Very nice! I'm pretty sure my belt buckle depicts a knife with a 61OT tang stamp.
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Dan,
I stand corrected, I said 897UH, however, you are correct in that it is a 61 OT. Ooops! What was I thinking...OLD TIMER not UNCLE HENRY...lol
Tom
I stand corrected, I said 897UH, however, you are correct in that it is a 61 OT. Ooops! What was I thinking...OLD TIMER not UNCLE HENRY...lol
Tom
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I have been looking for one of these 898K slenderinos for quite some time. Finally received a mint one. The celluloid is in perfect condition.
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Indeed you did. That's a real stunner!tongueriver wrote: ↑Sat Aug 07, 2021 1:21 am I have been looking for one of these 898K slenderinos for quite some time. Finally received a mint one.
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Nice one Calvin! Love the bonus etch.
I don't always respond to great posts but I always appreciate seeing them. Thanks for posting!
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Nice one!tongueriver wrote: ↑Sat Aug 07, 2021 1:21 am I have been looking for one of these 898K slenderinos for quite some time. Finally received a mint one. The celluloid is in perfect condition.
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Is that the same Coast as today? From reading their (condensed and vague) history, it appears that Coast got started as a hardware retailer, but later focused on knives, and flashlights today. But their early history is practically a black hole.
- Meridian_Mike
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I fished this guy out of the bay yesterday.
It has a 97OT blade but it is not an official 97 OT.
The real 97OT has a saw blade and the "toothpick from hell" and tweezers combo in the handle.
I guess it is a 97OT blade in a trapper handle with yellow covers.....
The real, sho 'nuff 97OT.....
It looks like it was factory assembled or either well done by somebody that was assembling left over parts.
It needs a little clean-up but I am happy......
It has a 97OT blade but it is not an official 97 OT.
The real 97OT has a saw blade and the "toothpick from hell" and tweezers combo in the handle.
I guess it is a 97OT blade in a trapper handle with yellow covers.....
The real, sho 'nuff 97OT.....
It looks like it was factory assembled or either well done by somebody that was assembling left over parts.
It needs a little clean-up but I am happy......
"Life is tough.... but it's tougher if you're stupid."....John Wayne
Re: My latest Schrade
Very cool find, Mike, and glad it went to a good home!
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- Meridian_Mike
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Thanks!
Yep, if it comes to my house.... It is at home!
"Life is tough.... but it's tougher if you're stupid."....John Wayne