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OLD SCHRADE FRIENDS
Posted: Mon Apr 25, 2022 2:35 pm
by tongueriver
Show the ones you carry and USE. They can be a little bit fancy if you like but they have to be ones you are not afraid to use, maybe even pretty hard, and do so. I have this old 881Y that has seen plenty of work and it is like the battery rabbit... keeps on keepin' on. It gets a little rusty in my pocket and I clean it and oil it and touch it up and back in business and we have been Friends for some years now. I think the AAPK term is 'HOK,' or 'honest old knife.'
Re: OLD SCHRADE FRIENDS
Posted: Mon Apr 25, 2022 4:17 pm
by Beavertail
This one stays on the table next to my recliner.
I use it just about every day. The 8OT is one of my favorite patterns.
Re: OLD SCHRADE FRIENDS
Posted: Mon Apr 25, 2022 5:30 pm
by tongueriver
Now we're talkin,' Tim; that's what I like to see!
Re: OLD SCHRADE FRIENDS
Posted: Mon Apr 25, 2022 5:35 pm
by Beavertail
I really like yours too!
I've always been a sucker for yellow.
Re: OLD SCHRADE FRIENDS
Posted: Mon Apr 25, 2022 6:01 pm
by tongueriver
https://www.google.com/search?q=yellow+ ... client=img
Ancient cartoons from the 1920s or maybe even earlier. We used to have a Gentleman here, Ken who only collected yellow knives. His house burned down and he disappeared shortly thereafter. I miss him.
Re: OLD SCHRADE FRIENDS
Posted: Mon Apr 25, 2022 11:32 pm
by garddogg56
This Ol'Schrade 891 with a punch and a main like a Case 18gets plenty of pocket time on the weekends especially around baseball season for glove repair
Re: OLD SCHRADE FRIENDS
Posted: Mon Apr 25, 2022 11:50 pm
by tongueriver
I have had to punch some new holes in my belt in the last year. My buckle isn't horizontal... yet.
Re: OLD SCHRADE FRIENDS
Posted: Tue Apr 26, 2022 1:02 pm
by Meridian_Mike
Yep.... 8OT is one of my favs too. I like the size and heftiness of 8OT.
I pick up one occasionally and stick it in my pocket.
one of my Schrade friends.....
Re: OLD SCHRADE FRIENDS
Posted: Tue Apr 26, 2022 2:06 pm
by rea1eye
I got this out to carry today. I like that it has a great looking
shield and has the Craftsman name on it. The fit and finish
is excellent. I think it is from 1980.
Bob
Re: OLD SCHRADE FRIENDS
Posted: Tue Apr 26, 2022 2:18 pm
by tongueriver
Re: OLD SCHRADE FRIENDS
Posted: Tue Apr 26, 2022 3:20 pm
by treefarmer
This old Schrade 881 is a true survivor. I dropped it in the deer woods somewhere in the early '80's, after field dressing and dragging a deer to where I could get close with my truck to load him up. Looked around a few times but never found the knife.
Fastforward one year, I found the knife laying between the ruts of a skidder trail where the loggers had worked during the summer, sun faded, a bit rusty but still usable after a bit of cleaning. It doesn't get much pocket time anymore but is considered an old friend.
- Used to buy denim work shirts name "Faded Glory", that name fits this old friend.
Treefarmer
Re: OLD SCHRADE FRIENDS
Posted: Tue Apr 26, 2022 3:53 pm
by tongueriver
So.... another one bites the dust, but magically resurrected!
Re: OLD SCHRADE FRIENDS
Posted: Tue Apr 26, 2022 3:54 pm
by tongueriver
I carry this little archie sometimes; I love this little knife.
Re: OLD SCHRADE FRIENDS
Posted: Tue Apr 26, 2022 7:19 pm
by Bloodhound
treefarmer wrote: ↑Tue Apr 26, 2022 3:20 pm
This old Schrade 881 is a true survivor. I dropped it in the deer woods somewhere in the early '80's, after field dressing and dragging a deer to where I could get close with my truck to load him up. Looked around a few times but never found the knife.
Fastforward one year, I found the knife laying between the ruts of a skidder trail where the loggers had worked during the summer, sun faded, a bit rusty but still usable after a bit of cleaning. It doesn't get much pocket time anymore but is considered an old friend.001.JPG
Treefarmer
That is a cool story...what are the odds of finding it again...That would now be my favorite knife...or at least in the top 5...Congrats!
Re: OLD SCHRADE FRIENDS
Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2022 12:53 am
by Papa Bones
One of the Schrades I carry from time to time.
Re: OLD SCHRADE FRIENDS
Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2022 1:39 am
by doglegg
Papa Bones wrote: ↑Wed Apr 27, 2022 12:53 am
One of the Schrades I carry from time to time.
Schrade 863 B.png
Re: OLD SCHRADE FRIENDS
Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2022 1:23 pm
by black mamba
I carry this Heritage pretty often, although in stainless it doesn't show it much.
This 880 Kon-Kav gets some pocket time and has plenty of life left.
Re: OLD SCHRADE FRIENDS
Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2022 1:36 pm
by doglegg
black mamba wrote: ↑Wed Apr 27, 2022 1:23 pm
I carry this Heritage pretty often, although in stainless it doesn't show it much.
GrHeritageWhittler.jpg
This 880 Kon-Kav gets some pocket time and has plenty of life left.
SW880konkavOpen.jpg
I especially like the whittler.
Re: OLD SCHRADE FRIENDS
Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2022 3:37 pm
by black mamba
Thanks, doglegg. Even for a stockman guy, I have to admit it's a great pattern. I recently added this Schrade Walden, which so far I have not carried.
Re: OLD SCHRADE FRIENDS
Posted: Wed Apr 27, 2022 6:23 pm
by doglegg
black mamba wrote: ↑Wed Apr 27, 2022 3:37 pm
Thanks, doglegg. Even for a stockman guy, I have to admit it's a great pattern. I recently added this Schrade Walden, which so far I have not carried.
SW804open.jpg
Re: OLD SCHRADE FRIENDS
Posted: Thu Apr 28, 2022 6:03 pm
by Papa Bones
Another couple of Schrade's I am quite fond of carrying and just enjoy using.
Re: OLD SCHRADE FRIENDS
Posted: Sat Apr 30, 2022 1:18 am
by garddogg56
Like the scales on that bear end Smitty
Re: OLD SCHRADE FRIENDS
Posted: Sat Apr 30, 2022 1:41 am
by Papa Bones
black mamba wrote: ↑Wed Apr 27, 2022 1:23 pm
I carry this Heritage pretty often, although in stainless it doesn't show it much.
GrHeritageWhittler.jpg
This 880 Kon-Kav gets some pocket time and has plenty of life left.
SW880konkavOpen.jpg
Good looking pair
black mamba wrote: ↑Wed Apr 27, 2022 3:37 pm
Thanks, doglegg. Even for a stockman guy, I have to admit it's a great pattern. I recently added this Schrade Walden, which so far I have not carried.
SW804open.jpg
Looks new.
Re: OLD SCHRADE FRIENDS
Posted: Sat Apr 30, 2022 12:54 pm
by black mamba
Thanks, Smitty!
Re: OLD SCHRADE FRIENDS
Posted: Mon Jun 13, 2022 8:42 pm
by GSPTOPDOG
Two EDCs that I am fond of.