Identification Help Request

[SJB]

I have a 3 blade folding knife with wood handle, it has three pins, a metal shield in the handle. It is 2 inches in length when closed.

On the primary blade on one side is stamped the following:
SCHRADE
WALDEN
NY USA

On the opposite side is stamped the following:
805
STAINLESS

There are no stamps anywhere else.

Any insight is appreciated,

SJB.

[American Blade 92]

Well, that's a 1946-1973 stamp. I'm not sure if this stainless steel pre-dated their introduction of the stainless uncle Henry line in '65. Might have been earlier or might have been same time period. It's a small stockman pattern. Nice little knife!

[orvet]

The handles are stratawood, a stabilized wood. The pattern was last listed in the catalogs in 1975. Because it has the Schrade Walden name it was manufactured prior to 1973 when the company name was changed to Schrade. The pattern first appear to the catalogs in 1953.
It the liners are milled on the back, it is from the earlier years of production, likely before 1960. .

[SJB]

Thanks orvet and American Blade 92 !!!
This is the kind of information I was hoping for.
I haven't been able to find any previous sales or valuation information yet, still searching for sources.

Thanks again !!

[Mumbleypeg]

Check eBay sold listings. Here’s one that sold recently. https://www.ebay.com/itm/287164672855?_ ... R8Lw-5u9Zw.
That should at least get you in the ballpark for value.

There are several current eBay listings for Schrade Walden 805 pocket knives but keep in mind those are at the seller’s asking prices which may or may not be realistic.

Ken