Unmarked Old Timer 180T?

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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Newt68
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Unmarked Old Timer 180T?

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I bought this knife in the mid to late 90's I believe. I can't recall the exact name of the place but I think it was a mail order outdoors outlet called Sportsmen's Guide or something like that. They always had deals on surplus items. Now this knife looks just like an Old Timer 180T but without any markings on the tang or shield. The only marking is on the liner lock that says "press". I just found this knife in an old box of things along with some other knives. Just wondering if anyone has seen this before or even owns one.
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tongueriver
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Re: Unmarked Old Timer 180T?

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Interesting. Possibly a contract knife. Even more interesting is that it has pinned blades, not Swinden construction. Maybe made by Camillus or Imperial.
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I occasionally see Camillus ones that are identical, except for black handles. They usually have the Camillus stamp etched, but a blank Old Timer-shape shield. Same pattern, and pinned.
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I will say it is definitely a well made knife.
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Re: Unmarked Old Timer 180T?

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You got yourself a nice (a little non-standard OT) knife.

Bob
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rea1eye wrote: Sat Jun 04, 2022 1:26 am You got yourself a nice (a little non-standard OT) knife.

Bob
Yep.... not the usual 18OT....
Nice find!

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