34OT Middleman

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Spill

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Hello,

I just bought a Schrade Old Timer Middleman knife. I chose this model after a long and careful research/deliberation process. I really like the look of this knife as well as the look of the old carbon steel. So I can't wait for my knife to age. :) Since I haven't much experience with this knife yet, I was hoping that some of you would be kind enough to share your experiences with me. Thanks,

S.
 
Spill: I bought quite a few of these at military PXs prior to deploying to Iraq in 2005. All but one were sent home to family members. One I have carried every day since purchasing it. You can't go wrong with the 34OT!
 
Spill, one of the things folks need to know is if the knife is a USA made Schrade, this can have a HUGE effect on weather or not you will get a nice carbon patina on the blades. Yes you will have an excellent knife if (USA) the later made "CHIRADES" :D are well lets just say not well liked here :).
 
Tha 34OT Middleman Stockman holds the record for numbers produced by Schrade during its lifetime.
1964-2004 for the US version and one of the 1st to be released by Taylor in the new Schrade.
Originally Carbon blades they were switched to Stainless.

Here is the 34OT from Robert Clementes version 1 of his book.

Old Timer 34OT Middleman
A. Specifications:
1 3 5/16" closed length; wt. 1.9 oz.
2 Unbreakable brown sawcut Delrin handles
3 High Carbon Steel blades
4 Brass linings, nickel silver bolsters and shield
5 Medium Clip blade, spey blade, and sheepfoot blade
6 Blade lengths: 2 1/2”, 2”, and 1 3/4”

B. Statistics and Current Status:
1 Currently in production
2 First date of production 1964

C. Catalog History Notes:
1 The predessor to the 34OT prior to the OT line was the 834 with bone Meerschaum handles
2 The 834 was produced simultaneously with the 34OT until 1984

D. Pricing and Value:
1 First catalog price in 1964 @ $5.95
2 Current price @ $31.95
3 Current values based on catalog listings and markets, and condition of knife

E. Special Editions, Side Stories, Notes:
1 First introduced in 1976 without a name
2 The 34OT Middleman is the three blade version of the two blade model, 33OT
3 The 34OT was named Middleman in 1971, perhaps named as the knife between the 8OT which is larger (4"), and the 108OT which is smaller (2 3/4")
4 The 8OT was first produced in 1959, but was not in the catalog until 1960
5 The 108OT first appeared in the 1964 catalog, but may have been produced earlier
6 The 33OT and the 34OT stockman sizes fit in between the 108OT small three blade stockman and the larger 8OT three blade stockman
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Spill, you picked a great knife. A coincidence, a package came in today from West Virginia:

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Been looking for the old one in the original View-Pak for a long time. It was a good one. Almost mint. Super tight. Needed to be oiled. Still razor sharp.
 
The 34 OT is a great EDC knife. I dont have as many Schrades as the rest of these guys(only 20 or so),but the 34OT is the only one that I have a spare of. Just in case I loose the other.
 
I agree with the above, I have a few tucked away for just in case.

Sweet SW 34OT Hal, love those old View-pack knives.

Russell
 
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