Elusive Schrades

[Rusty1]

Calvin, that is some kind of Schrade that's for sure. Perfect salesman sample. Can't get better than that. Well done finding that beauty!

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[ea42]

Wow, beautiful EO jack, nice etch too. I find the bone from that particular era to be just as apealing as the peach seed bone. Kind of reminiscent of the NYK Co jigging patterns.

Cal that balloon jack is mind boggling! That's my grail knife right there. Just an incredibly unique knife, and what condition! Been on the lookout for one for at least a decade and never seem to be in the right place at the right time. One of these days......

Eric

 

[wlfryjr]

Outstanding Cal!! Best one I have seen!!

Now that's a compliment Cal, great knives you're showing.
Great collectibles Jfowler.

I agree Eric, and I don't think NKY was the only other mark in that era that had similar bone.

 

[tongueriver]

View attachment 741514 Schrade cut co . Easy open jack at 3 3/8 inches long . Walk and talk is better than most any knife I own . Doesn't look like it was stored properly but it's still nice and tight with full blades .

Boy! Nothing like a new Schrade (uhh... well.... 80 years new, anyway)! That's a beauty!

 

[robbobus]

That eo is a beauty, very nice pictures. One of the many in this thread I came in second place.

 

[Jfowler]

Thanks to all , I never get tired looking back thru this thread as it has to be my favorite yet .
J.T.

 

[Jfowler]

Here is a better picture of the cut co jack I posted before along with a picture from the catalog with the pattern number .

 

[ea42]

Man that is minty! That's the older pick bone jigging too, never seen it that dark. Very nice!

Eric

 

[KAW]

Okay, after lurking about the board for a better part of a year... I'm sticking my big toe in here.... I'm a local history nut & about two years ago I discovered about the knife manufactures in Ulster Co., NY. The more I learned, the more I got sucked into collecting the knives from those fascinating enterprises. Since this thread is about Schrade knives.... here's one I got back in April & is the oldest in my modest collection. This is only photo I took and since the tang can't be read, its stamped Schrade / Cut Co. / Walden. Probably the sharpest pair of blades in my entire collection.... we're talking razor sharp! Contemplated making it my EDC, but because of its age & great condition, I don't want to chance damaging it. I've since picked up a Schrade-Walden Serpentine Jack №234K with the Butter & Molasses handle (my favorite look so far) that was cheap & nearly as sharp ( I'll keep honing the blades) & in good condition to now use as my EDC when home & weekends (I carry a 194OT for work). As for this little gem.... I still intend to carry it on those special occasions when one is goin' out in style....

Also, I just posted an inquiry about a New York Knife Co. straight razor in the Razor Forum. I would greatly appreciate all the input I can get about that one!

’til later….
KAW

"Everlasting Sharp" means…. never having a dull moment.

 

[Jfowler]

Thanks Eric , it's not mint but in pretty good condition . It has some pepper here and there but the edges appear factory without any sign of cutting anything . Also has a hint of patina from age Im guessing .

J.T.

 

[wlfryjr]

Very nice knife KAW. Welcome.

 

[KAW]

Thanks Eric , it's not mint but in pretty good condition . It has some pepper here and there but the edges appear factory without any sign of cutting anything . Also has a hint of patina from age Im guessing .

J.T.

JT, judging from the catalog that knife is what?.... about 90+ years old. I hope I can be in that good condition at that age!!
Very sweet looking knife you have there.... may I ask how you got those blades too shine up so nice?

Lyle,
Thanks for the welcome & complement. As I said.... I've lurking for a while for its a great source of info not only on the knives, but the history of the manufacturers too. I've learned a lot. Felt like there's a great bunch of folks here & just figured it was time to join in.

’til later….
KAW

"Everlasting Sharp" means…. never having a dull moment.

 

[ea42]

KAW, nice old butter and molasses senator you have there. I believe that's a model number 7784, if you have access to one of the old Schrade Cut Co catalog reprints it's on page 45. Are you from the Ulster County area? I'm down in the Middletown area myself.

Eric

 

[wlfryjr]

KAW for you and anyone else not privy, this is a link to the old Schrade catalogs for reference purposes:

http://www.collectors-of-schrades-r.us/Catalogs/index.htm

You can click on HOME and there is much more references of Ulster ,Belknap,etc.

 

[KAW]

Thanks Lyle for the link. I do have it bookmarked as one of my go to references.

Thanks Eric. Its feels good to get confirmation on the model as I felt that number matched up the closest in the catalogs I've seen online. Yes, grew up in Poughkeepsie, but lived most of my adult life across the Hudson in good old Ulster Co., but did not find out its was once the knife manufacturing capital of America until a couple of years ago. Its amazing what you can discover in your own "back yard".

BTW, is there a thread I can go to about the others, such as New York Knife, Walden Knife, Uslter, etc.?

’til later….
KAW

"Everlasting Sharp" means…. never having a dull moment.

 

[KAW]

I claimed the Butter & Molasses Senator knife I posted earlier was the oldest in my collection.... that may not be accurate....
Actually, I could use some help with this one as I could not locate it in a catalog. It measures 2½" closed. Does anyone know what model this is?
How old it is? Are those genuine bone covers on the handle?

The spring-hinged case came with the knife, but when I inquired about it, the dealer said he didn't know if the knife originally came with the case.... only that its how he acquired it, so that was the way he was selling it. Do you think the knife was originally offered with the case? If so, that too should be a clue as to age of the knife?

’til later….
KAW

"Everlasting Sharp" means…. never having a dull moment.

 

[Jfowler]

Thanks KAW , couple nice knives you have . Regarding the blades on my jack knife just oil is all I have put on them . It has some pepper spots here and there but the lighting in the picture makes them look more shiny.
Thanks,
J.T.

 

[ea42]

KAW, if you get a chance visit the knife museum in Napanoch on 209 in the old schoolhouse. There are a lot of fine examples on display from the old local cutlery companies, as well as a wealth of information. That's a mighty fine little Cut Co you have there, looks like it was never used! I wouldn't doubt that the knife came in the box, many knives were offered that way. Sometimes the retailer provided them, sometimes the factories offered them with a slight upcharge. Looks like jigged bone with tip bolsters, #7933T on page 85 of the catalog. It's in the 1932 supplement so it would date from that year at the earliest.

Here's one I don't think I've shown yet:


Eric

 

[paulhilborn]

Just a fantastic piece Eric stunning actually

 

[Jfowler]

That is one fine knife Eric ! Man that is nice !