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.
This forum is dedicated to the knives that are the legacy of this company. This forum is not the place to discuss the replica knives currently being imported using the Schrade name.
bladecollectorr wrote: ↑Wed Jun 30, 2021 4:43 am
My latest will be the new "King" of my Schrade collection. This knife was previously posted by Doug Webber. Herman Williams made it for Doug in 2016. The "4DW" serial number includes Doug's birthday. So sad that both these men are gone now. Their legacies remain.
WOW....What a BEAUTIFUL knife!
That is a wonderful legacy. I'm sure you have it written down and keep it with that beauty.
"Life is tough.... but it's tougher if you're stupid."....John Wayne
Dan In MI wrote: ↑Wed Jun 30, 2021 8:49 pm
My newest Schrade is another 18OT, this one being unused. The seller said it spent its life in a display case, and I believe him. It's not perfect (with some carbon spotting and a little flaw on the mark side), but I'm pleased with it. Hopefully I'll get more unused Old Timers in the future!
Great find Dan. It is always a bonus to be able to get a box with a knife.
Nice addition to the OT collection!
"Life is tough.... but it's tougher if you're stupid."....John Wayne
Meridian_Mike wrote: ↑Thu Jul 01, 2021 11:32 am
Great find Dan. It is always a bonus to be able to get a box with a knife.
Nice addition to the OT collection!
Thanks, Mike!
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koldgold wrote: ↑Wed Jul 07, 2021 1:59 am
Some more Schrads in tins...
Nice! I just pulled the trigger on a lot that includes a 100th Anniversary 34OT (likely previously carried, but it'll plug a hole!).
Meanwhile, this 61OT joined my Old Timer collection today. It's not perfect, but it is presentable and fully functional. It snaps like an old Schrade should, too!
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Good catch Dan....
Hey, I filled as many holes as I could when I first started and now I am going back and getting better examples of OTs.
(That way, the collecting of Old Timers never ends!.....LOL)
"Life is tough.... but it's tougher if you're stupid."....John Wayne
Dan In MI wrote: ↑Wed Jul 07, 2021 3:40 am Meanwhile, this 61OT joined my Old Timer collection today. It's not perfect, but it is presentable and fully functional. It snaps like an old Schrade should, too!
61OT Mark.jpg
61OT Pile.jpg
6OT Open.jpg
61OT Tang.jpg
I can't be sure from your pic's, but I think I see pins through the bolsters. That means that example of a 61OT was at least partially made by Camillus for Schrade (Camillus made a lot of Schrades for them as Baer was top dog at both places). In other words, no Swinden construction. Some of us think that is COOL.
Meridian_Mike wrote: ↑Wed Jul 07, 2021 11:45 am
Good catch Dan....
Hey, I filled as many holes as I could when I first started and now I am going back and getting better examples of OTs.
(That way, the collecting of Old Timers never ends!.....LOL)
Thanks, Mike! Many a hole remains to be filled in my collection. If we're talking excellent or better, only one such hole has been plugged. The great thing about that, though, is that knives that get upgraded can always be used or passed along to an appreciative new owner.
tongueriver wrote: ↑Wed Jul 07, 2021 3:55 pm
I can't be sure from your pic's, but I think I see pins through the bolsters. That means that example of a 61OT was at least partially made by Camillus for Schrade (Camillus made a lot of Schrades for them as Baer was top dog at both places). In other words, no Swinden construction. Some of us think that is COOL.
The bolsters don't appear to have pins through them. I did my best to get a couple of close-ups. When editing the photos, I set the clarity, sharpen, and exposure higher than I usually do. Hopefully that will more clearly show the presence or absence of pins.
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I can't tell. You are most likely correct. They are not always obvious but a good looking over in some different light should show them if there are pins.
dlr110 wrote: ↑Thu Jul 08, 2021 2:19 pm
Here is the most recent one I've bought. A small brown Sawcut lockback 30T.
Great little pocket knife when I'm wearing dress slacks.
TRUE!
That is a good one that almost disappears in your pocket.
Nice find!
"Life is tough.... but it's tougher if you're stupid."....John Wayne
dlr110 wrote: ↑Thu Jul 08, 2021 2:19 pm
Here is the most recent one I've bought. A small brown Sawcut lockback 30T.
Great little pocket knife when I'm wearing dress slacks.
One of my favorites (along with the bigger SP-3 Firebird) for pocket carry around the house. For a long time (I'd bought it due to only being $5 from a seller that really didn't know what they had) I didn't take it seriously, and it was mostly packed up. Then I started paring back on what I carried with more than a 3 1/4" or so blade. The 3OT despite only being three inches closed can take on a surprising amount of hard use and big chores for its really small size. While never sold in carbon steel like it's bigger and older brother the 5OT, Schrade's "Plus" stainless (said to be 440A or 420HC depending on age of knife holds a really good edge. Some hard stuff too. I just touched up my SP3 and Schrade Walden 752; and the SP3's stainless seemed MUCH harder than the 752's carbon.
Now y'all have me thinking that acquiring a 3OT needs to be placed a few spots higher on the priority list...
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Dan In MI wrote: ↑Thu Jul 08, 2021 7:28 pm
Now y'all have me thinking that acquiring a 3OT needs to be placed a few spots higher on the priority list...
It's a must have!
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dlr110 wrote: ↑Thu Jul 08, 2021 7:41 pm
Here's what came up when I did a google search. Don't know if that's what we're looking for.
That's it (almost) exactly!
Mine is advertising a different company (I think Knox Woolen and Carter Traveller account for most of the logos you will find on this pattern); a manufacturer of spinning mill equipment; Carter Traveller out of NC. I got it as one of the good knives in this year's POS exchange. It sees a lot of use. I like the Victorinox Alox model "Secretary"; but the Schrade seems built much sturdier.
I received this one today through the mail. A Very nice Schrade Walden 293, that I purchased from Ripster. Blades and handles are in great shape. Blades have the factory finish with no wobble and great snap. It also came with the plastic view box with the insert.
Sometimes I Sit and Think .... Other times I just Sit
I May Grow Older, But I refuse to Grow Up!!
I'll sharpen it for you, but I don't give out band-aids!!
.... Other times I just Sit
