Brettcrystal seeks carbon Old Timer advice

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brettcrystal said:
I apologize for being a novice of knife discussion, etc.
My father-in-law is interested in an "Old Timer" for Christmas. He wanted one because they used the carbon steel, as opposed, to stainless.
I've done some research and found that Schrade quit making the knifes in 2004. I'm probably answering my own question when I ask, is there any way to buy one new that has the carbon steel?
I've seen several on Ebay that are still in the original package. Is that the route I need to take?
Thanks for any help and comments..
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Read a few threads down where I and others explained the way to find carbon bladed Old Timers. The last ones, and the last few years, stainless blades may be found on them as Schrade did a running changeover from the traditional carbon 1095HC blades. Either buy one in near mint condition from a seller who knows for sure the metal used, or buy one in the woodgrained box, as new, hoping that the knife is original to the old box. Tan boxed knives were mostly carbon steel. But not all. Chip in here guys, particularly if you have a spare for Dad's Christmas present. Via e-mail.

Codger
 
All schrade stainless blades are identified with an + symbol after the name (SCHRADE+ U.S.A.) even the last of the knives had the plus if they were stainless so just make sure it doesnt have the + and you will be assured of getting a 1095 bladed old timer
 
Historically, that would have been true. At least until 1997 or so. Then Schrade began putting unmarked stainless blades on Old Timers. Even the catalogs kept saying they were high carbon until 2003 or so, then they quit mentioning the steel type. It is true that a blade marked Schrade+ is 400 series stainless, but not all blades without the + are high carbon 1095.

Codger
 
I bought a bunch of OldTimers at the closeout prices. Some models are marked with the "+" and some aren't, even though I bet they're all stainless. I haven't tested them since I want to keep them Mint for future trading/giving away.

I've even read that some of the "Final Days" multiblade knives contained mixes of both of carbon and stainless steel blades.

Codger's idea of looking for an older knife in the brown wood-grain packaging is probably the best route if searching for carbon steel blades.

Best Wishes,
Bob
 
hi this might be an answer to bettychrystal ive got alot of the older packaged 34 old timers and 8 old timers the packages say highcarbon steel the 8ots are in the blue package last ones made.since im a basic member i dont think i can offer any for sale cheap but the packages do say high carbon steel any other members let me know the selling regulations on this page thanks
 
Click on Brett's user name, then on the pulldown that says e-mail, and email him. Basic members such as myself cannot sell on the forum, but we can certainly trade by e-mail. Perhaps he might see your post here and e-mail you himself.

Codger
 
I was unaware of the changeover with the steels not using the + reason being of course is that the old timers i had with stainless had the uncle henry + and even the old timers that i purchased from the last of inventory were not stainless unless the + was present and i can prove this cause i tested them with cold blue. even my 100th anniversary sharpfinger is indeed carbon as well as my 34ot's (100th ann.) editions. thanks for listing this info i will check some more of my knives like my carbon 5ot i know it's carbon but i have some other 5ot's i dont carry and they may be stainless.
 
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