Schrade Damascus Steel lockback

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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Schrade Damascus Steel lockback

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I am trying to find more information on a Schrade Damascus Steel lockback.

The first time Schrade Cutlery used Damascus (1985). It has a drop point blade, 512 layers of alternating hard and soft steel, 3-3/4" closed.The handle is made of extremely dense Mexican Rosewood. Coined into the nickel silver bolsters, for the first time ever, is the Schrade Hallmark showing the corporate symbol, (SC), The Schrade Forger (indicating it was manufactured in Ellenville, N.Y.), and the letter "A" indicating the year of manufacture (1985). It also came with a custom tooled leather sheath. (Only 2000 to have been produced in 1985).
Both the knife and sheath are displayed in a wooden, hinged display box. The knife has the Hallmark on the bolster, Schrade (over) N.Y. USA on one blade marking and DAMASCUS (over) LTD on the opposite side.

The original packaging sleeve has a model/part number stamped on it: LB-5DM. I haven't been able to get a good photo of the knife to submit, due to lack of expertise/experiance!

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

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Re: Schrade Damascus Steel lockback

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Here are a few pictures
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Looks like you pretty well have all the info wrapped up. Nice knife, I wouldn't mind finding one of those myself, but I think thats the only one i've ever seen.
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Re: Schrade Damascus Steel lockback

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Thanks Muskrat Man

There were 2000 made, has to be some out there somewhere ::shrug::

I'll keep you in mind if I run across one! ::nod::

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Re: Schrade Damascus Steel lockback

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I have mine. Does anyone know what it is worth? The pictures are inthe forum General. under Nick W.
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