Schrade Cut Co. Mystery

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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Schrade Cut Co. Mystery

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I have had this knife sitting on my desk for about 3 years, hoping that i would come across the history of it...nothing to date, so i was wondering if some of you learned gentleman might be able to solve my problem.
Even though it has seen some hefty days, it is still one of my all time faves, and frighteningly sharp.
Thank you,
Tony.
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It is generally conceded that Kinfolks made all the fixed blades for Schrade Cut.Co. When I see Kinfolks knives on the internet, they usually have the characteristic handle shape that yours has, with a little more thickness near the guard than near the pommel and a generous middle section. This tells me that your knife is probably also a Kinfolks. Until the Schrade Walden years, it is believed that Schrade made no fixed blades. I believe that as well. Nice knife!
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Many thanks for your input Tongueriver. That has giver me closure.
Tony.
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Nice knife Tony!
That is a beauty!
I don't think I have seen a fixed blade Schrade Cut Co in person. They seem as rare as hen's teeth. ::nod::
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