Schrade, Loveless RL2 - PH2 - D'holder - Lake & Walker 1

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, Loveless RL2 - PH2 - D'holder - Lake & Walker 1

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Many collectors have asked me about these knives.
Here they are all in a line, so we can all see the difference.
The first two D'holders #133 and #320 were made in 2000; LOA is 8”.
# 133 has a Green wooden handle and # 320 has a Stage Handle - Both have BG52 steel blades.
The third knife is a Loveless RL2, it’s the same length as the D’holders 8”and has a red Staglon handle.
The forth knife is a PH2 - it has a Black Staglon handle and it’s LOA is 7” with Schrade+ steel blade.
The two PH Duck LTD knives have wooden handles and Schrade+ blade etchings, 2003 and 2004.
The last knife is a Lake & Walker “SLW1” # 066 with a BG42 steel blade.
I hope this helps some of the younger collectors out there, with copies now flooding the market … Ken
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I collect Schrade knives - made in the U.S.A.- I like the 8OT
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Re: Schrade, Loveless RL2 - PH2 - D'holder - Lake & Walker 1

Post by [email protected] »

I just saw your post for the first time, today. You have great taste in knives. I have, recently, been working with Mr. Holder. He and Bob Loveless are my 2 favorite makers. I wish I could have met Mr. Loveless. From what Mr. Holder has told me, he was quite a character. I have been looking for an RL-2 for ages. When I find one worth the money, it isn't in the budget! Anyway, I wanted to thank you for your post.
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