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Also picked this Olcut up from the same dealer as the Western G46-6 posted earlier today on the Western forum. Just would like to know what there is to learn about it. Model number or name, era of production, those sorts of things. Pretty nice shape with a full blade, Kabar sheath but don't know if its original to the knife. I've attached a couple of pics.

Nice example Steve. I would say early 1930s, and mine is etched with the model name "Old Scout". Olcut brand ran until late 1937 according to the Union Cut price lists I have studied, the brand is not listed in the 1938 or 1940 price lists but is in the 1937 edition. Allentown in July is up against a big flea here in NYS, still undecided on where to go. My birthday is that Sun., need to find myself a present someplace. Sheath is likely a swap.

Gene,

I looked for an etch when looking at it at the show but didn't see one. Thanks for the model name and the era, kind of surprised to find out it may date to the 30's. Given its decent condition, I thought a later knife but didn't really know when the Olcut brand stopped being used. Again, thanks Gene!

Thats a beauty Steve

Steve it was etched with pretty large letters on the flat part of the blade below the fuller on the front (mark) side of the blade. It may be visible if you tilt it the right way in the right light. It wasn't a very deep etch.

I re-checked it and no etch Gene. Thanks!

Hey Steve that Olcut is quite nice. I like when a knife shows it’s age with a great overall patina. I knew Gene would have some knowledge to share. Thank you Gene for enlightening us here on AAPK. Steve B.

steve99f wrote: ↑Mon Jun 14, 2021 6:56 pm Also picked this Olcut up from the same dealer as the Western G46-6 posted earlier today on the Western forum. Just would like to know what there is to learn about it. Model number or name, era of production, those sorts of things. Pretty nice shape with a full blade, Kabar sheath but don't know if its original to the knife. I've attached a couple of pics.

Beautiful, what's the OAL?

Right at 9 1/2 inches.