7OT vs LB 5

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7OT vs LB 5

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Guys,
I have a question about these two knives. I traded for the LB5 recently and have had the 7OT for a while. They are identical, frame or size-wise.
Our Schrade drop down at the top of the page does not list the 7OT and it shows the LB5 to be a smaller version of the knife in the photo. This knife is a hefty, 5 incher marker BEAR HUNTER, which doesn't match up with the drop down info either.
Can anyone fill me in on this? What do I really have? ::shrug::
I'll put some photos on but will apologize as I just took them freehand at my desk.
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Re: 7OT vs LB 5

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The 7OT is a legit Schrade and came on the heals of the LB-7, which would be identical in size. The Bear Hunter you have there is likely a Solingen made knife, but could actually have originated in China too.
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"I see" says the blind man!! It is a Solingen knife and I failed to pick up on that.
Thanks for the help.

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I am not positive but I think Bear & Sons may have made a similar knife.
That knife seems to have been deliberately patterned after the LB-7.
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