Elusive Schrades

Thanks Paul and Jfowler, first one I've seen with the etch.

Eric
 
Luger say beautiful jigged bone bringeth joy to the beholder and brightens the spirit! Eric that is a gorgeous Schrade:thumbsup:! Thanks for posting a photo.
 
ea42 said:
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:

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Eric,
I did get to visit the museum for the first time last year. I was extremely impressed!!
It was the inspiration behind the focus of my steadily growing Ulster Co. collection as I'm fascinated with the history behind these knives.
I'm was hoping to get back there again this summer, but most of my weekends are nearly full with other commitments...
I'm not sure if I can get there before they close for the season at the end of Labor Day weekend! :(
I wish they would remain open a little longer....say to the end of October. I think they would get more visitors with the "leaf peeker" traffic.

Thanks for the info on my mini.... yes, when I saw the condition for its age, I just had to have it!

.... & a cool lookin' knife you got there!.... The etched sheepfoot blade sure makes a great impression of a real robust knife! I really like that look!!
Salesman's sample, eh?!

’til later….
KAW

"Everlasting Sharp" means…. never having a dull moment.
 
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I wish I could get to the museum this trip east! Maybe next year!!
 
ea42 said:
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:

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Where was I when you posted this Boy Scout knife, Eric????
Oh yeah, probably in Titusville or environs!!
Beautiful Jack, Eric, just Beautiful!!
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Here are two knives I traded for, yesterday, at a knife club meeting. The Budding and Grafting knife is an upgrade/duplicate for me, but the Cotton Sampler is one I have not seen before, nor can I find one in the books. French Ivory and Cocobola respectively, neither has been sharpened, and they display simple but good workmanship. If anyone has seen that Cotton Sampler in hand or in print, please let me know! Truly Elusive!!
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Charlie that's actually a maize knife, and a beautiful example at that!! It's in the catalog but unfortunately I can't look up the page right now since I'm at work. I seem to recall it being on one of the supplement pages. I've got one of them myself but not as minty as yours!

Eric
 
A-maize-ing!:D Just put it in front of the experts, and your confusion shall be ironed out!:thumbsup:

I will look again:p - thanks Eric!
 
I didn't say much about the Budding and Grafting (B&G) knife above. A two-blade B&G knife was a "thing" for many years. Usually on a single spring, an orchard keeper or the like would have a compact easy-to-carry tool to use to look after and improve their crop!
Here are some more; first pic, a Case, and another, longer Schrade.
Next pic, three Schrade variations.
Finally, a Camillus at bottom, in with a couple of B&Gs with "spuds".Bud 4.jpg Bud 2.jpg Bud 1.jpg
 
Charlie you never cease to amaze with your availability to access Stunning Knives.
That maize Knife is a beautiful example.

Your Camillus Range of Knives also is right up there with what would have to be astounding.
 
waynorth said:
Thanks Tiger!! Here are mine to toss into the mix;

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Holy smokes! Nice.

I have a lot of pages to catch up on in this thread, so let’s get it back to page one so we can find it!

A few weeks ago, there was a dead mint looking Schrade jack on the auction site. It looked big- just a bit smaller than my beloved Camillus 23s. When I put it in my watch list, it was affordable, but by the end, it was way out of my range. Hope one of you guys got it and it will show up here.
 
1251 chain jack in cocobola
3 1/4" long with the original 18" chain. If you look at the blade sideways you'll see a .35 ink mark, probably the original price eh? A dandy little knife. Current knife manufacturers should take note, this is what a superb sharpening choil looks like.

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Amir Fleschwund said:
Holy smokes! Nice.

I have a lot of pages to catch up on in this thread, so let’s get it back to page one so we can find it!

A few weeks ago, there was a dead mint looking Schrade jack on the auction site. It looked big- just a bit smaller than my beloved Camillus 23s. When I put it in my watch list, it was affordable, but by the end, it was way out of my range. Hope one of you guys got it and it will show up here.
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Whas it an equal end, spear main with pen blade and what appeared to be ivory celluloid no shield?
 
TheChunk91 said:
Whas it an equal end, spear main with pen blade and what appeared to be ivory celluloid no shield?
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Oh dang it,Paul! I deleted the auction listing after I didn't win it. :(

I am fairly certain it was a jack, but yes spear main, pen secondary, equal end cigar, ivory cell, in fact, it looked VERY similar to the budding and grafting knife waynorth showed in post 1608. I think it was close to 4" closed ~ I wanted it because of it's remarkable similarity to the Camillus 23, of which I have a couple.

Assuming my memory is close, does that ring a bell with you?
 
tongueriver said:
A mere flesh wound? lol! Did it look anything like this?View attachment 817762 View attachment 817763
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Bingo!
The depth of knowledge here is vast.
How old is the pattern, and how rare is it?
Without having one in hand, it looks like a direct competitor to the Cam 23, which I think ran ‘46-‘56. Those can still be found in the $25 range for users, but mint ones get a lot more. At least in my limited experience.

I’m glad you deciphered my nom de plume. It comes from a learning experience some years ago. Involving opening a sharp Schrade trapper in a moving car. A trip to the ER for stitches was also involved. We were late to the company picnic.
 
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