Camillus and Schrade of Old Given Short Shrift Now-A-Days

[waynorth]

A tribute to Mark Nagle (R.I.P.), a dedicated Schrade collector, (and photographer!) who provided the pics for my Schrade calendar of several years ago!!
The contact sheet printed:

 

[waynorth]

 

[waynorth]

 

[SteveC]

Wow Charlie, just wow !!!

 

[Old Hunter]

Good golly Charlie, what a show!

 

[black mamba]

An incredible tour, Charlie, I'm speechless!

 

[afishhunter]

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Fantastic collection.
Question:
The automatic in the second photo.
Are both blades opened by the pust of the button?

I believe my paternal grandfather (1911-1963) has a Schrade double ended switchblade pen knife ... (might be pearl or ivory covers. I just remember they were/are white) in his pocket.
(Family tradition to take one (or more) of our knives, and favorite pen(s) "with us" when we're planted.)

 

[Campbellclanman]

Each and every one a treasure! Nice to see a Craftsman in those ranks Charlie, not only the Knives, but the condition of those boxes, and that Schrade Salesman's carry- Wow!

 

[Jakeywax31]

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Schrade jigged bone is by far my favorite. It’s a sight to behold. Those are incredible, Charlie.

 

[danno50]

What everyone else said plus my WOW!! Fantastic showing Charlie!!

 

[waynorth]

Thanks for all the positive reactions everyone!! Mark was a sophisticated collector, always upgrading until he got the very best!! I managed to buy a few of his cast-offs, which were excellent!!

 

[Rufus1949]

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Wonderful collection Charlie.

 

[Rufus1949]

I have about 2 braincells functioning today. Hope I have not posted these before.

 

[afishhunter]

I have about 2 braincells functioning today. Hope I have not posted these before.

Even if you have posted them before, don't fret about it.
They are worth seeing again.

edit:
BTW ... 2 functioning brain cells (consecutive or not) is much better than 1.

 

[Rufus1949]

Even if you have posted them before, don't fret about it.
They are worth seeing again.

edit:
BTW ... 2 functioning brain cells is much better than 1.

Kind of you to say, Steve.

 

[ZHoovie]

I have about 2 braincells functioning today. Hope I have not posted these before.

No worries here Bob, I'm still trying to get the ones I have to collaborate & function as a team. I personally haven't seen those pics yet. Those are some some very nice examples!

Even if you have posted them before, don't fret about it.
They are worth seeing again.

I agree Steve

 

[Rufus1949]

No worries here Bob, I'm still trying to get the ones I have to collaborate & function as a team. I personally haven't seen those pics yet. Those are some some very nice examples!


I agree Steve

thanks kindly.

 

[Frank.K]

I got this old Schrade out to admire over the weekend. The bone is cracked, falling apart, and missing a pin, but it still has very nice snap. I put a drop of oil in it and it got even better.

 

[afishhunter]

I got this old Schrade out to admire over the weekend. The bone is cracked, falling apart, and missing a pin, but it still has very nice snap. I put a drop of oil in it and it got even better.
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A bit of super glue worked into the crack should prevent the loss of any of that cover, and cost much less than a recover with something that has inferior (to the original) jigging. A little worked under the cover where the pin is missing would help keep it together, too.

A Fantastic knife. A full blade from the looks of it, as well.
After taking care of the covers, if mine, I would touch up the edge by stropping or a stone as needed, and drop it in my pocket.

What is the closed length?

 

[waynorth]

I got this old Schrade out to admire over the weekend. The bone is cracked, falling apart, and missing a pin, but it still has very nice snap. I put a drop of oil in it and it got even better.
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That knife is worth saving as is!! Nearly full blade - good snap as you say!! Fishhunter above has got it right!!