Elusive Schrades

[TheChunk91]

I think the 3 3/8" jr cattle is one of the most sensible knives, being nice and compact but just as capable as the bigger ones.

 

[herder]

Oh just Wow on that knife Herder my friend, I am terribly so - mainly for myself I had missed you posting this stunning Knife- Herder- Thank you for sharing your wonderful Knives with us here- I for one ( and know a lot more do too ) appreciate it VERY much!


Kevin...... My friend you of lately seem to be "uping the anti" matey- thats a spectacular Knife you have there- just a handful of knives of this calibre and one would have a great collection.


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And dont you ever do chunk - that cattle Knife is gorgeous! if one were to choose a knife- just one to last the rest of your lief a Decent Cattle knife ( with a Punch of course ) would have to be one of the more sensible picks.[/QUOTE]

Thanks my friend, but it doesn't hold a candle to that beautiful lobster model that you posted a page or so back!!!
Some of these threads move around so much that it's often difficult to keep up. This last page alone has two very nice examples from V.P. and TheChunk91.

 

[Gevonovich]

Well I never left schrade

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This one makes me giddy...wow !!! Why do I want a 66 GEC now Man o man is that Schrade spankin

 

[TheChunk91]

This one makes me giddy...wow !!! Why do I want a 66 GEC now Man o man is that Schrade spankin

The 66 is great and I will extoll it's virtues all day long (and I have bought about six of them...) but it does not fill the knife void quite like an 856

The 66 is quite similar to a sw 890. I'd like to see a gec version of the 856 to have a nice facsimile and use without restraint since I can't do that with these old gems.

 

[North Shore]

Don't know if I posted this before but it's for sure a Schrade product, verdict is out on whether it is a Walden or a Cut Co era knife based on the Keen Kutter stamp lacking Simmons vs Shapleigh

 

[TheChunk91]

Don't know if I posted this before but it's for sure a Schrade product, verdict is out on whether it is a Walden or a Cut Co era knife based on the Keen Kutter stamp lacking Simmons vs ShapleighView attachment 1064853

That's a real nice one. Just based on the way the knife looks overall I'd say it's a cut co or early walden, which really were not much different. The stamp is post ec simmons so I think that'd be 1940-1960. If it were a cut co that would put it in the last cut co days.

 

[Campbellclanman]

Herder- Thats one very very nice Scout- Absolutely awesome!
Definitely Shrade as you and Chunk say...... I have absolutely enjoyed seeing that beautiful Knife my friend!

 

[cigarrodog]

I saw this thread a couple of weeks ago. Never thought about Shrade, but as I started going through the posts and saw the beautiful examples from Charlie and the others, I became excited. As I searched for availability, I found this one. I loved the peach seed jigged bone, shield, silver tips, and the sleeve board pattern. It was too expensive, but a kind soul accepted my offer. I don’t know its’ exact age, but I found it in a 1926 Scrade Catalog. I’m not saying this one is from 1926.

The condition is not mint, but wonderfully acceptable to me. Great snap, walk and talk on both blades. Large blade doesn’t have a distinct half stop and is proud in that position, while the small blade does have a distinct half stop, and isn’t proud in that position. No matter what its’ history, I couldn’t be happier. waynorth

 

[TheChunk91]

I saw this thread a couple of weeks ago. Never thought about Shrade, but as I started going through the posts and saw the beautiful examples from Charlie and the others, I became excited. As I searched for availability, I found this one. I loved the peach seed jigged bone, shield, silver tips, and the sleeve board pattern. It was too expensive, but a kind soul accepted my offer. I don’t know its’ exact age, but I found it in a 1926 Scrade Catalog. I’m not saying this one is from 1926.

The condition is not mint, but wonderfully acceptable to me. Great snap, walk and talk on both blades. Large blade doesn’t have a distinct half stop and is proud in that position, while the small blade does have a distinct half stop, and isn’t proud in that position. No matter what its’ history, I couldn’t be happier. waynorth
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Nice knife, that one predates peachseed bone so it's a little older. Maybe 1920's or so.

 

[Campbellclanman]

Cigarrodog- Thats a real nice wee Sleeveboard, for one who has overlooked Schrade for some time- you chose well for a start - now sit your Wife down and explain to her that life is going to change now and that you guys wont be going out much anymore - as there are Schrades out there that need a new home.

What amazes me with these very old Knives, I too have old Pen and Sleeveboard knives ranging from 80 to over 100 years ago - and these magnificent wee knives with those ever so dainty Tip Bolsters - well they are still so strong and solid to this day!

 

[cigarrodog]

Nice knife, that one predates peachseed bone so it's a little older. Maybe 1920's or so.

Thank you. my education continues.

Cigarrodog- Thats a real nice wee Sleeveboard, for one who has overlooked Schrade for some time- you chose well for a start - now sit your Wife down and explain to her that life is going to change now and that you guys wont be going out much anymore - as there are Schrades out there that need a new home.

What amazes me with these very old Knives, I too have old Pen and Sleeveboard knives ranging from 80 to over 100 years ago - and these magnificent wee knives with those ever so dainty Tip Bolsters - well they are still so strong and solid to this day!

Thank you. My wife is very happy. She promises to throw me a neck tie party when I get the next one.

You are so right. This one is “so strong and solid.”

 

[paulhilborn]

Not sure this is all that elusive but I have kept an eye open for this one Schrade 234k Butter and Molasses. I think these Butter and Molasses came later? I like the more translucent looking covers used on the earlier Schrade Cut Co's This has the NY on the tang stamp making it earlier then ones with just Schrade on the stamp. Both Schrade and Schrade NY are dated as 1973-present (2004). Came with the correct clear tube as well

 

[Ballenxj]

I'm sure I've said this before, but really nice knives here guys. Cigarrodog, your learning curve is getting you some good info, and a really nice knife to start with.
Paul, what a beauty of a knife you have displayed here. Looks almost new.

 

[waynorth]

Nice knife, Paul!
I think the earlier translucent ones are celluloid, and yours is Delrin.
Looks great!!!

 

[paulhilborn]

I'm sure I've said this before, but really nice knives here guys. Cigarrodog, your learning curve is getting you some good info, and a really nice knife to start with.
Paul, what a beauty of a knife you have displayed here. Looks almost new.

Thank you Ballenxj, I think it has sat in the tube all these years without any use whatsoever

Nice knife, Paul!
I think the earlier translucent ones are celluloid, and yours is Delrin.
Looks great!!!

Thank you Charlie, I was thinking that may be the case it put's my mind at ease when it comes to group storage

 

[cigarrodog]

I'm sure I've said this before, but really nice knives here guys. Cigarrodog, your learning curve is getting you some good info, and a really nice knife to start with.
Paul, what a beauty of a knife you have displayed here. Looks almost new.

Thank you. I certainly owe it to the wisdom gleaned from the very knowledgeable members here.

 

[waynorth]

It's been at least a couple of weeks since we've seen any interesting Schrades posted here!!
Anyone have one - or two??

 

[waynorth]

I saw this thread a couple of weeks ago. Never thought about Shrade, but as I started going through the posts and saw the beautiful examples from Charlie and the others, I became excited. As I searched for availability, I found this one. I loved the peach seed jigged bone, shield, silver tips, and the sleeve board pattern. It was too expensive, but a kind soul accepted my offer. I don’t know its’ exact age, but I found it in a 1926 Scrade Catalog. I’m not saying this one is from 1926.

The condition is not mint, but wonderfully acceptable to me. Great snap, walk and talk on both blades. Large blade doesn’t have a distinct half stop and is proud in that position, while the small blade does have a distinct half stop, and isn’t proud in that position. No matter what its’ history, I couldn’t be happier. waynorth
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I missed this one!!! What a beauty, C-Dog!!
And the great texture you achieve in your photos makes viewing that nice pen even more enjoyable!!
Thanks for your efforts, and congratulations on finding a great brand of knives!!

 

[TheChunk91]

It's been at least a couple of weeks since we've seen any interesting Schrades posted here!!
Anyone have one - or two??

If folks showed ALL of their elusive schrades that wouldn't leave anything to the imagination.

 

[waynorth]

Trade-specific knives!! A cocobola-handled Maize knife, for trimming ears of corn!? Maybe someone knows the exact job it does??
And a Budding and Grafting 2-blade in French Ivory!!
Both are Schrade Cut. Co.s, so pre-WWII (most likely).