Schrade 61OT unusual shield

[rea1eye]

I picked up this 61OT the other day. The shield is different (has some
coined patterns) than my other OT's.

Has anyone seen this before?

The shield is not 100 % flush with the covers ( just slightly raised )

Bob

[tongueriver]

Mystery to me, too.

[ea42]

I'd say the original one fell out and it was replaced with the present one. That shield looks brand new. Notice the rounded edges of the handle material in the shield cavity around the outside of the present shield. That's probably pocket wear that occurred during the time the shield was missing. Looks like the new shield is a bit smaller than the original. The shields on the production knives were heated into the delrin making a tight seal around the outside. There are some serious gaps around this one.

Eric

[btrwtr]

I'd say the original one fell out and it was replaced with the present one. That shield looks brand new. Notice the rounded edges of the handle material in the shield cavity around the outside of the present shield. That's probably pocket wear that occurred during the time the shield was missing. Looks like the new shield is a bit smaller than the original. The shields on the production knives were heated into the delrin making a tight seal around the outside. There are some serious gaps around this one.

Eric

Agreed Eric.

[Mustanger]

I agree that it looks like a replacement shield. Just so you know, those shields were used on the "Complimentary" knives handed out by Schrade to lucky individuals. And they were used on other limited editions, Like the Old Timer Classics. Below are some examples. I didn't find a 61OT Complimentary knife in my files. That's not to say there isn't one out there somewhere. ???

[tongueriver]

Very nice group shown; thanks! The 1985 red bone series of the 3 sizes of stockman also had that shield. I have never seen an example of the 61OT with one of those shields.

[Mustanger]

Very nice group shown; thanks!

I neglected to post my usual disclaimer and mention that I don't own any of the knives I posted. They are just from hundreds of photo files I have saved on my laptop. Although, I did remember this one that I own after I posted the others. It appears to be an "unfinished" limited edition of some sort. The price was right.

[tongueriver]

Good stuff. I have a digital collection of knives I don't own or no longer own, as well. I do still have this one.

[Mustanger]

Good stuff. I have a digital collection of knives I don't own or no longer own, as well. I do still have this one.
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That's a very nice set you have! I used to have a few of the red bone Heritage knives, but not any that have the shield we're talking about. And not a full set. Just a few in individual boxes from different years. Wish I still had the whittler. It was my favorite.

[rea1eye]

I'd say the original one fell out and it was replaced with the present one. That shield looks brand new. Notice the rounded edges of the handle material in the shield cavity around the outside of the present shield. That's probably pocket wear that occurred during the time the shield was missing. Looks like the new shield is a bit smaller than the original. The shields on the production knives were heated into the delrin making a tight seal around the outside. There are some serious gaps around this one.

Eric

I think you are correct Eric. This knife was in rehab. I still like the knife
though. That shield caught my eye.

Bob

[rea1eye]

I agree that it looks like a replacement shield. Just so you know, those shields were used on the "Complimentary" knives handed out by Schrade to lucky individuals. And they were used on other limited editions, Like the Old Timer Classics. Below are some examples. I didn't find a 61OT Complimentary knife in my files. That's not to say there isn't one out there somewhere. ???

Thanks Mustanger. I looked all over eBay and google before posting.

Bob