Schrade Cut co that aren't in the old Catalogs

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.
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Daddy - O
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Schrade Cut co that aren't in the old Catalogs

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Hi All,

This is my first Post!

I think I just caught a virus called Schrade knife collecting and can't seem to shake it no matter how much chicken soup I eat :D

It all started with a little Schrade Walden 708, given as a gift. I didn't usually carry a knife, but once I did I found so many situations that I used it I must admit to being a bit surprised. I also started to really dig the detail and design. Also Schrades seem like a good affordable choice to start with. In fact, I am trying to focus on learning about Shcrade Cut co and Schrade Waldens. The serial numbering system begs to be collected. So yes, I am a fan. And No, I really don't know a THING about knife collecting. So I downloaded all these great catalogs and have been combing over them to try to figure out which way is up.

Anyway... I've been hitting E-Bay. I noticed that Schrade Cut Co seemed to release a few versions that aren't in the catalogs. Two are on there now. There is one that seems based on a Shrade Cut co 2152 1/2. But it only has one blade and Rosewood Handle (Cocobola?). That would make this a 1521 1/2 which does not seem to be listed.

They usually vary on a feature or two it would seem. Was this a normal thing? It seems like they made these "special" versions kinda willy nilly. Are they more collectible? Are they frauds? Any insight?
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I could possibly add some info, if you would give the URL for the ebay listings. The numbers you refer to are called "patterns." (just a glossary thing). Probably the only frauds you will find with Cutco stampings would be the Chinese stuff being brought in after 2004, which are not collectible, but perfectly legal stampings, since S. Taylor owns the copyrights. All cutleries in the old days produced non-catalog items. And the catalogs didn't always keep up with changes made in the throughput of product.
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I'm not a Schrade guy but I can certainly give you a hearty Welcome to AAPK. Glad to have you aboard. This is sickbay for knifers.
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This 1932 price list might share a little insight to the number of different knives Schrade Cutlery Company produced back in the day. The E-Supplement Catalogs are only a sampling.

https://dl.dropbox.com/u/27351609/1932- ... CELIST.pdf
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::welcome:: to AAPK.
I went online to find a Schrade with carbon steel blades in 2004 and discovered they had just gone out of business. 8 years and 2,000+ knives later I am still collecting! :mrgreen:
It is the disease for which there is no cure. :lol: :lol:

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