An Ebay find

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not quite two weeks ago, I saw this great set of Schrades on Ebay. Love at first sight. I quickly bid on them, and was in the process of scanning the web address so I could show you guys, when I noticed the seller's name. Our very own LT. Received it yesterday, and what a great set.

LT, can you tell the guys about 'em? When about did you get this?

And thanks, LT. I'll value this bunch of blades.

Phil

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Nice score there Phil!
Congrats on snagging a great looking set....
Now c'mon LT what is the story and what other treasures are you hiding? :D

Kap ;)
 
That set as well as the ones in this posting are special edition displays which were used at fund raisers for the organizations they represent. Blades are etched accordingly. These sets would be raffled off at dinners ect. Ebay is a strange venue I donot believe that most people realized or understood how rare these with the displays are. I am really glad Phil got it. Most are one of a kind that I managed to get. Being able to only post 5 pics it is tough to show how well done these pieces are. However it should give you an idea. LT
 
These sets are addicting. I'm still amazed I snagged mine so reasonable. I've been to a couple of Ducks Unlimited Dinners/banguets/auctions, although I don't as a rule hunt waterfowl. Almost everythng else though. But you should see those guys bid! Usually a couple of babes there, to walk around and sell more tickets as well. There usually is a 'Schrade Presence' at these functions.

As LT shows us, the other hunting/consevation groups get on board as well. Again, I really really like a nice set of knives like this. It's hard not to take them out and get 'em all bloody.

Phil
 
Seeing as I already had an Ebay thread going, I thought I'd post this here.
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It is, of course, a rip-off/copy of the very cool old Geo. Schrade hunting and fishing knife. The man was a knife genious, very innovative, reminds me of Michigan resident Webster Marbles. You've all seen the original, with the scenes engraved on the folded stainless steel handles of a marlin jumping and a moose standing. Had a neat little top of the handle locking device. I've seen them with both a scaler back and without. A ring at the end, for tying whatever to so you wouldn't lose it. It was just an inexpensive, very sturdy and useful little knife. Much like the wire-framed knives also designed by Mr. Schrade.

George Schrade sold out to Boker at one point, and you can find these knives with a 'Boker' tang stamp. And the company mentioned above wasn't the only Japanese firm to copy cat the knife. I sold one last year on Ebay marked 'Scotchline'. Perhaps the above firm thought the very German-sounding name would help it's sales... this was at a time when Japanese products were not thought highly of. Here's a pic of the orginial.

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Whatever... Just surfing this morning and thought I'd show it to you guys. And it never hurts to bring up George's name in this forum. 'Lest we forget' and all of that. Hope you all are having a great weekend.



Phil
 
I've been reading a little about George and his son lately and his Wire Jack knives. There are some very interesting versions of them out there including spoon and fork sets. But beware of the copies like Phil pointed out.

I have one of those Scotchline "copies" that was given to me by someone in here and it is difficult to tell them apart from the originals.

If my camera batteries start holding a charge I'll post a picture of the pair for all to compare.

Have a great end of the weekend.

Larry
 
Pictures of the "foldover" knives.
Note the reversal of the name and position of pictures.

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Very neat stuff, Larry.

I had not paid much attention to these knives. I don't even own an example of one. Perhaps I shall have to...

Glenn
 
Thanks for making my point with photos, Larry. Good pics. That Scotchline does look familiar!

Glenn, those are fascinating old knives, just for their simple genious, like the wire frame ones. Of course I've had a toothpick style one of those a few times.

All the George Schrade & Boker variations and copy cats of the hunt/fish knife would make a good, inexpensive, interesting collection.

Phil
 
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