Another GDOT question

Doesn't look like a "1". Definitely an "I". "I" as in Roman Numeral I?

And why would there be a period after the "I" if it wasn't a letter initial? Just wondering out loud...

-Bob
 
Here's a closeup of the GDOT Barlow tang stamp. In case anyone hasn't seen it before.

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Best Wishes,
-Bob

p.s. I know some of you have websites going with Schrade/Old Timer product listings and photos. I'd be more than happy to create pdf files of any of the Schrade documents I have, scan images of knives, or anything else I can do to contribute. It goes without saying that any photos or information I post on these forums, any of you are welcome to collect for your websites or personal use.
 
Bob, I have to take a stab at this, my G.D.O.T. Barlow has the same I. I looked at Larry’s fliers and it looks like the number 1. For a while I have wondered about this and to timid to ask this question. Roman Numerals start with I and representing number 1, I feel if many folks have a 1 and others have an I, it may be that the number 1 stamp may have gotten damaged in the stamping process and was replaced with an I to keep production going. That is my only conclusion; it would sure be nice to have a SCHRADE factory representative on the forum to give that insight. That is my best stab and I love to be wrong. Scott
 


Here is the actual stamp tool used on the LB7. Well, one of them. The top is as it actually appears, the bottom I reversed for readability. As you can see, it is not composed of individual letters, but one monolithic piece of hardened steel. his particular stamp belongs to Randy. I have one from a different pattern, as do several other members.

So...If they are all G.D.B.I. that is how the entire stamp was ordered with a blueprint, not an error. If some are G.D.B.1. , that was an entirely different stamp, and ordered that way. Or...if it was only the knife in the flier, it could have a broken 'I', but that is not likely on a photosample. The photosample may well have been done by hand with individual dies. Per the print existing at that time.
 
Here's the factory ad from the Collectors of Schrades R Us webstite:
http://www.collectors-of-schrades-r.us/FLYERS/SC-1973-1979/pages/SC-75-4.htm
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I can't make out whether the knife in the photo is a 1 or I. Nor is it possible to read to serial number to see if it was an earlier or later serial than mine.

I've been browsing the "collectors' corners" and have yet to see a GDOT Barlow that clearly shows a "1". Perhaps one of the more agressive collectors could confirm or deny the possibility?

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Hey, this flier advertises a Schrade display case just like one at Mom's. I've been trying to work out a trade to aquire it. What's the age, 1970s? Mom's had it quite a while. And does it have any significant value?
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Best Wishes,
-Bob
 
Here is one that was for sale lately....

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It was pick-up only, I would have paid 2k for it if I was within a 1/2 day of Arkansas.
 
Mom's has no knives in it, but it seems like the perfect container to store my Old Timers. I think I can swing a trade if I make her a new wooden cabinet with shelves and doors that's about the same size. I'm not much of a carpenter, but I have enough tools to make up for my lack of skill. :)

-Bob
 
Upstream: Did anyone finally buy the Schrade Walden display case in Arkansas? I saw it one night then didn't pay attention. It was the 3rd time it had been listed.
 
Very nice survvor711i! It's a beauty.

Nice photography on the knife too. The milled backsprings really add to the eyecatching appeal of these knives.

You gonna cut some wire with this new acquisition? It looks sharp. :D
 
No I am not gonna cut wire but I am telling you I AM gonna be alot more careful with this beauty. I cut a good slice outta the top of my middle finger just brushing up against one of the blades while I was cleaning her. Dam these blades are sharp. And I thought Case blades were sharp outta the box. Oh Well I put a bunch of Vitamin E on the cut and its doing real good already.

Thanks for the kind words on the photography. I have set up a very inexpensive photo studio. Consists of Black T Shirt with most of lint off of it and a small bankers lamp. Bulb is a Daylight type bulb with no yellow light. I block the shine with a thin piece of shipping foam and that is it.
 
Shipping foam over the lamp bulb, and then shoot the picture with no flash?
 
Yes, I say shipping foam because it was in a box with a work bench I bought. But essentially what I do is just drape the foam sheet over the Bankers lamp and then take the snapshots in Macro mode with Digital camera. Enough light and no real glare. You can use the white plastic grocery bags as well. I attached a few pics kinda detailing it. It is really easy. Surv...

 
Great little photo tent..
Love the ideas. Come winter(next week!) I'll be redoing my pictures. I need all the pointers I can find. No way I'm going outside to take pictures of knives.
Must be getting old...

TTYL
Larry
 
I have built a couple out of boxes with Foil reflectors and other diffusers with three lights etc. and finally one day I saw this bulb at the Home Depot and it blocks out the YELLOWING that you get from ordinary bulbs somehow. A lot of trial and error but I have found a steady hand or tripod works well too.

Another point - I have found that if you use the self timer mechanism on the camera and back away from it while it actually snaps the image that all the reflections like fingers, head and shirt colors being gone make the images better. The room I am in has grey walls and white ceiling to so be careful of the reflections on shiny blades.

Final Point - Some knives need to be positioned at an angle or the auto focusing does not work well. This is especially true for smooth handles in the cream color like older stag handles.

I read a bunch too so experience is golden. Hope this helps and yes! Winter is upon us! Have fun!
 
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