My latest Schrade

[koldgold]

The Bone 8OT is a must have knife for any Schrade collection.
However, the Red Bone sets run in the top 3 as you said.
[they came one at a time in a Brown Box - I think the case may have come with the first knife ordered]
The Blue Rope Cut ACB knives, were also meant to be release,one at a time starting in the first part of 2004.
I have some of the Blue Bone ACB knives. However, only one is finished...Ken
The 2004 Wooden Set is without doubt, my best Set.
The Blue Bone Set is in second place, for a Set. [Most of these knives were also not finished]

[Dan In MI]

I have some of the Blue Bone ACB knives. However, only one is finished...

Wow...that is a stunner. It just might be my new grail knife!

[jxr1197]

The Bone 8OT....

That's about the finest example of an original 8OT you could hope for. The wood anniversary knives are scarce but they surface once in a while. I have all the knives but I've never seen a set in the display case like that for sale. That's a tough one to find! I managed to chase down 3 out of the 4 ACBs, finished. The last one I need is the folding hunter. There's a pic of a finished one on Larry's site but that's the only one I've ever seen.

[koldgold]

I have seen many knives back in the months after the Close Down, for sale.
However, I have always been handy-caped - by sellers not shipping out of the USA.
I have a good collection of the Buck 301 knives, Schrade made for Buck from 1966 to about 1967.

Gray Menace, has the only Full Finished Set of the ACB knives I have seen.
The Yellow 8OTY is an other Schrade, to look for.

[Meridian_Mike]

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.

That is a really SWEET one Smitty!

(AND.... BTW.... ROLL TIDE!!!)

[Meridian_Mike]

Ken....

You are KILLING me with all those beautiful bone Old Timers....

[koldgold]

I found this Red Bone knife on eBay, no one wanted it because of a big pin crack.
With a bid of only US$7, it was on its' way to Dale Vincent.

I had been looking for an 8OT in bone, when I found a nice Walden 8OT, on eBay for US$20.
So it went to "Old Mate" Dale, this time I wanted an every day user... Ken.

[Dan In MI]

I found this Red Bone knife on eBay, no one wanted it because of a big pin crack.
With a bid of only US$7, it was on its' way to Dale Vincent.

Dale did a superb job on it, for sure! Also nice that he marked the sheepsfoot blade (making it clear it's been repaired and/or customized).

[koldgold]

One that I know nothing about... Ken

[Papa Bones]

Smitty, that 293 is a real beauty. And y'all have convinced me that I should actively seek out a decently priced 3OT!

Thanks Dan

That is a really SWEET one Smitty!

(AND.... BTW.... ROLL TIDE!!!)

Appreciate it Mike. Roll Tide!!

[Coinfolio]

Complete newbie here but getting the " U.S.A. Schrade bug" I traded for this knife about ten years ago, I think just because I liked the buzzsaw, lol. Was looking at it a couple weeks ago and now am hooked on getting some more. There's something about Made in U.S.A. that is compelling.

[koldgold]

Complete newbie here but getting the " U.S.A. Schrade bug" I traded for this knife about ten years ago, I think just because I liked the buzzsaw, lol. Was looking at it a couple weeks ago and now am hooked on getting some more. There's something about Made in U.S.A. that is compelling.

Hi from Australia,
That Schrade Bug has got all of us... ken

[Coinfolio]

Hi Ken, yep , imagine so especially on this board . So my plan, which is the same when I used to collect coins, is to get the harder/scarcer knives first as the more common will be around. I am going to go for the most part, for the new in box, and stick with the UH and OT until I know what I'm doing any suggestions on those would be great. I made a little chart that arranges them by the amount of years produced. For example the 5 UH has 2 or less years of production while the 897 UH has more than 20. There could be some models that say were produced for a lot of years but not many per year, so will have to try and figure that out. Anyway, glad this site and discussion board are here, I appreciate all the knowledge. Mark

[koldgold]

Mark,
I found Displays make a good way to collect anything, you can hang them on a wall.
Putting anything away, out of sight - is a bad way to collect nice things.
Why would you collect cars, if you could never drive them?

I found a 1991 Display, and it took about two years to fill it up. [some hard knives to find.]
A.A.P.K. knives for sale, is a good place to start... Ken

[Dan In MI]

Outstanding displays, Ken. Rest assured if I find one at a decent price, I'll grab it up in an eyeblink.

[Meridian_Mike]

Complete newbie here but getting the " U.S.A. Schrade bug" I traded for this knife about ten years ago, I think just because I liked the buzzsaw, lol. Was looking at it a couple weeks ago and now am hooked on getting some more. There's something about Made in U.S.A. that is compelling.

Welcome to the forum!

Yep, there are some hard to find Old Timers in the "Made in USA" line-up AND I refuse to knowingly buy any of the china Old Timers. The "Taylor Made" Old Timers are also china made.

I read your other post below.
Yep, that is a good collecting method you mentioned. There are quite a few "scarce" Old Timers out there but if you hunt long enough, they will pop up eventually.

My "holy grail" for a long time was the 2OT ..... BUT, there are some early Old Timers that are "holier than that grail".....LOL.
(early Old Timers with bone covers)

Good luck with the hunt!!!!

[Coinfolio]

Thanks Ken and Mike, yeah Ken those displays are great so I will keep my eye out. Maybe at a show or flea market? Mike, I used to collect coins (sold em off to help fund kids college) and the get the key dates first strategy worked out the best, thanks for the confirmation on that. It's interesting that some of the knives I have seen on ebay go for a lot more than the sold ones on here. Since I can't tell when the AAPK knives actually sold, it seems that prices are on the rise or have recently risen?

[Meridian_Mike]

...... Since I can't tell when the AAPK knives actually sold, it seems that prices are on the rise or have recently risen?

It seems like EVERYTHING has gone up in price in the last few months. It's crazy!

As far as older (or more scarce) knives go... it sure seems like everybody out there on the net have lost their mind! Knives listed on ebay lately, that should have $40 to $50 price tag as a "buy it now", will have twice or 3 times that now.
Of course, they will be listed 2 or 3 times with no takers. I guess they are fishing for somebody with more $$$ than sense.

As a general rule.... the guys in the commerce area sell a knife at a FAIR price. I'm not saying their prices are gospel. Be sure to do your home work and decide what you are willing to pay.

[Coinfolio]

Mike, I thought one of the Son of A Guns 225 would be good because it kinda goes with my buzzsaw 97. On Ebay one is 359.00 but the one on here sold for 125, but I don't know when. Anyway, part of collecting for me is getting a fair deal so I am ok waiting and learning more. Figures now that I am interested the prices are zooming .

[Meridian_Mike]

$125 is a fair price for a 225OT if the box is with it... IMHO
(That may be what you want.... I don't know.... box included)
The box adds a little bit of rareness factor.

I didn't pay that much for my 225OT. I got it from a good knife buddy here on AAPK.

Finding a 225OT is not an easy task. I have only seen a hand full of them for sale. There wasn't a lot of them made.

Then again, I wouldn't pay $359 for one. Here is my 225OT with some of his kin folk....

[Coinfolio]

Thanks for the pic, A triple threat ! Just make me want one even more, my buzzsaw needs a buddy! I think I am late to the party

[koldgold]

This Son-of-a-gun was only sold in Canada... Ken
PM me I may be able to help.
Schrade made a Duck buzzsaw knife, blade etch 2003. It was shown in a Schrade Flyer.
Like all 2004 knives, they will be hard to find.

[Dan In MI]

Then again, I wouldn't pay $359 for one. Here is my 225OT with some of his kin folk....

Mike, that's a winning line-up. I can't quite make out the tang stamp on the stockman, but I think it's a 61OT.

Prices seem to be high for all collectibles right now. That bubble will burst eventually.

[Meridian_Mike]

Mike, that's a winning line-up. I can't quite make out the tang stamp on the stockman, but I think it's a 61OT.

Prices seem to be high for all collectibles right now. That bubble will burst eventually.

Hey Dan...

The one in the back (against the box) is a 98OT "Ramrod".... Then the one in the middle is a 123OT "Pioneer".

The 123OT is another hard one to find. It is a small version of the single bale Hunter. I love the way it feels in your hand!
There is an Uncle Henry version and a few Schrade versions.

See this thread.....

https://www.allaboutpocketknives.com/kn ... 64&t=70662

[RancherinAz]

Here it is . Schrade #175 Grafters Knife