found a 858OT today........

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philw

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but didn't buy it. It was in very poor condition. The clip blade was half gone. They had tried to reprofile what was left but it was a sad attempt. It was rusted, scratched, abused and needed to be retired. They wanted $10 for it but I wouldn't have given $1 for it. This was the same place I found a 125 a couple weeks ago in good shape and after a little cleaning it's a great user and I only paid $10 for it.
It was great to see an 858 in person. I couldn't believe how big it was. It was like an 8 on massive steroids.
 
Philw,
Wait until you see the big IXL. Its the Arnie on Roids of the 8 world.
And a great knife too.
Ill get out the camera and post a 108, 34, 8, 858 and the big IXL together..
TTYL
Larry
 
Top to bottom
IXL Commerative, 858OT Lumberjack,8OT Senior,34OT Middleman, 108OT Junior

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Thanks for the picture Irv! Any idea how many IXL's are out there? I have not heard of it before but that may be because I'm a newbie to this.
 
Check Ebay there are many and they are usually pristene ( these were 100 dollars then and as a result people did not use them and a lot were not sold ) this is one of the most overlooked Schrades ever made unfortunately they are going up in price. The knife in my opinion is incredible I do not believe you can compare the construction although both are excellant. Here is what you must decide the blades on the IXL are stainless. The 858 is carbon. If you want a user. If both have factory edges when they dull the carbon will come right back with a few swipes on a steel the IXL takes a bit longer which in the field is typical and a pain for stainless. The IXL has polished wood handles and is magnificent. The 858 is a great Old timer. As fate would have it if you have the money the IXL is easier to find. I am addicted to the IXL They are big they are well made and almost decadent, it is a massive abusive statment it fits my personality perfect so nice it is almost ugly. Kind of in the sense that some people look at a really nice old bowie or sword and say man that is an ugly looking weapon. LT PS Here are a couple of pieces I carry ( at least right now.) I put the trapper in to show the size comparison with the IXL then I figgured I should snap a couple of shots of it as well. Bone filework and scrim. A friend was practicing and gave it to me. I usually carry the IXL in a belt sheath. PPS I keep a few of the IXL knives around every so often at a show or VFW or gun club someone will see it and flip out. Often if it is a kid I will give them away. Especially if the child is accompanied by both parents. The mother usually turns a bright shade of red. The father usually loves the knife and will not let her turn it down. The knife closed is about 3 times the kids hand. They do not know what to do. But they usually cannot believe it. The comment is almost always OK we will keep it until you get older. Most people will not remember me when I shuffle off this mortal coil ( rightly so ). However those kids will always remember the big ugly scary guy who gave them a big knife one day at the knife show. In the long run really not much to pay for a small slice of immortality. Now the parents they usually walk away with the kid still holding the knife and almost always seem to be discussing something in a loud agitated manner. AHH Yes it seems women always have said I was a bad influence. I have even been accused of getting there husbands drunk. It is not easy holding a grown man and pouring liquor down his throat. But all that is another story I hope you like the pics.
 
Perhaps this phrase can apply to knives too:

"El hombre como el oso,
mientras mas feo mas hermoso".

"A man like a bear,
the more ugly the more fair".

Not too good a translation but I tried to make it rhyme.

Luis
 
Most people will not remember me when I shuffle off this mortal coil ( rightly so ). However those kids will always remember the big ugly scary guy
who gave them a big knife one day at the knife show. In the long run really not much to pay for a small slice of immortality.
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LT, just consider perhaps 100 years from now, when that child has passed that knife on to their father, who maybe passed it on to their father, and someone finds it in a drawer.

Man oh man - I'm appreciating more and more how something as primative as a knife can complete the connection between the distant past and the distant future. It's sort of like your family blood line, but different.
 
It could represent the "Bloodline"......depends on how many family members cut themselves with the knife....Just kidding, of course. :D

Interesting stuff, for sure. With some great pictures. :)

Bill
 
One of my knives actually is the family bloodline. :) From my great-great-grandfather, to my grandfather, and now to me. :) It'll go to my grandson some day.
 
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