61OT
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61OT
I found this 61OT at a flea market last weekend.
I believe I may have been the first to take it out of the plastic.
The original oil has become very "sticky" it was kind of tough getting it out.
I was gonna clean it off , but decided to put it back in the plastic and leave it alone.
I only paid $20 for it!
I believe I may have been the first to take it out of the plastic.
The original oil has become very "sticky" it was kind of tough getting it out.
I was gonna clean it off , but decided to put it back in the plastic and leave it alone.
I only paid $20 for it!
David
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Re: 61OT
Wow, David did you get handcuffs with it too?
At a price like that you had to steal it!
Nice snag my friend, and my favorite Schrade Stockman pattern also!!
Truely awesome! 
At a price like that you had to steal it!
Nice snag my friend, and my favorite Schrade Stockman pattern also!!
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Re: 61OT
Thanks Dale.
No handcuffs though.
He was asking $25, I offered $20.
It's the kind of flea market where haggling is as much fun as the finds.
No handcuffs though.
He was asking $25, I offered $20.
It's the kind of flea market where haggling is as much fun as the finds.
David
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Re: 61OT
Nice pickup David!
I love that pattern and they don’t become available all that often (at least not the ones in great shape).
Jeff
I love that pattern and they don’t become available all that often (at least not the ones in great shape).
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Re: 61OT
Paul tells me that at least some of those 61 OTs did NOT have Swinden construction. At least I think that is what he told me. Check it out. Oh... editing... I found a pic in me stash. My records say I paid $14 for this one shipped. No tube/box.
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Re: 61OT
One of my favorite patterns of all times whether it's CASE 63047, Schrade 61OT, or a Camillus 69, they're all fantastic. I'd have ripped the pocket off of my britches to get a $20 out of my billfold for that one.
Both of you stole those two knives for sure! Very nice!
Both of you stole those two knives for sure! Very nice!
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Re: 61OT
Edge--- You are the first to get it out of the plastic; I assume you will be the first to stick it in your pocket? Just see if it fits... you know... you don't have to keep it there. Or do you? 
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Re: 61OT
I'm not sure.tongueriver wrote: ↑Sun Jul 26, 2020 12:26 am Edge--- You are the first to get it out of the plastic; I assume you will be the first to stick it in your pocket? Just see if it fits... you know... you don't have to keep it there. Or do you?![]()
I've got hundreds of knives to carry.
I thought I might just preserve this one.
David
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Re: 61OT
I would like to see a picture of the OP knife, blades open, both sides. Just 'cause the box says 61OT, ya never know, could be an 863 or a 93OT or a--- ?
Be fun to see this knife.
kj
Be fun to see this knife.
kj
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Re: 61OT
Great score at a great price!
In my opinion, about the only thing better than a 34OT is a 61OT. I'm a big fan of Turkish Clip blades. I currently have a Kabar 1081 only in the Premium Stockman format, but plan to add a 61OT soon; mainly because I've taken to finally fleshing out the Prince Albert collection.
In my opinion, about the only thing better than a 34OT is a 61OT. I'm a big fan of Turkish Clip blades. I currently have a Kabar 1081 only in the Premium Stockman format, but plan to add a 61OT soon; mainly because I've taken to finally fleshing out the Prince Albert collection.
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Re: 61OT
OK, thanks for reminding me. I mixed it up with the 58OT.tongueriver wrote: ↑Sun Jul 26, 2020 1:56 amI don't understand. The 61 OT doesn't have anything to do with the Prince Albert Collection. ?
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Re: 61OT
The Schrade 895 and 98OT are similar to the 61OT but are smaller, 3 1/2" and are also great patterns.
I think a certain person here coined the term "Slenderinos" for the Schrade patterns with the Turkish clip.
Viva los Slenderinos !
kj
I think a certain person here coined the term "Slenderinos" for the Schrade patterns with the Turkish clip.
Viva los Slenderinos !
kj
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Re: 61OT
Si! The 895, 899, 98OT and 897UH and their variants are 3 9/16". The 890 is 3 1/2". All great knives!kootenay joe wrote: ↑Sun Jul 26, 2020 4:40 am The Schrade 895 and 98OT are similar to the 61OT but are smaller, 3 1/2" and are also great patterns.
I think a certain person here coined the term "Slenderinos" for the Schrade patterns with the Turkish clip.
Viva los Slenderinos !
kj
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Re: 61OT
Good pick up for $20, can’t say I would have turned it down.
I noticed the sheepsfoot nick is on the front side, that means it’s either one of the Camillus made 61ot’s or its a 98ot. What is the closed length and what pattern number is stamped on the blade?
I noticed the sheepsfoot nick is on the front side, that means it’s either one of the Camillus made 61ot’s or its a 98ot. What is the closed length and what pattern number is stamped on the blade?
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Re: 61OT
KnifeSlinger#81 wrote: ↑Mon Jul 27, 2020 11:37 pm Good pick up for $20, can say I would have turned it down.
I noticed the sheepsfoot nick is on the front side, that means it’s either one of the Camillus made 61ot’s or its a 98ot. What is the closed length and what pattern number is stamped on the blade?
The following is stamped on the mark side of the main blade:
SCHRADE
U.S.A.
61OT
61OT is also printed on the end of the box.
Closed length is 4 inches.
May I ask, why would you have turned it down?
David
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Re: 61OT
I wouldn’t have turned it down. Typo.edge213 wrote: ↑Tue Jul 28, 2020 12:01 amKnifeSlinger#81 wrote: ↑Mon Jul 27, 2020 11:37 pm Good pick up for $20, can say I would have turned it down.
I noticed the sheepsfoot nick is on the front side, that means it’s either one of the Camillus made 61ot’s or its a 98ot. What is the closed length and what pattern number is stamped on the blade?
The following is stamped on the mark side of the main blade:
SCHRADE
U.S.A.
61OT
61OT is also printed on the end of the box.
Closed length is 4 inches.
May I ask, why would you have turned it down?
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Re: 61OT
KnifeSlinger#81 wrote: ↑Tue Jul 28, 2020 12:03 amI wouldn’t have turned it down. Typo.edge213 wrote: ↑Tue Jul 28, 2020 12:01 amKnifeSlinger#81 wrote: ↑Mon Jul 27, 2020 11:37 pm Good pick up for $20, can say I would have turned it down.
I noticed the sheepsfoot nick is on the front side, that means it’s either one of the Camillus made 61ot’s or its a 98ot. What is the closed length and what pattern number is stamped on the blade?
The following is stamped on the mark side of the main blade:
SCHRADE
U.S.A.
61OT
61OT is also printed on the end of the box.
Closed length is 4 inches.
May I ask, why would you have turned it down?
David
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