Great gift from Grandpa today

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Hey guys, I'm kind of new to posting here (I've been lurking for a year or so) and I think this is my first new thread. Just wanted to say I really love checking out all the traditionals around here.

Anyways, I was helping my Grandpa clean up his basement today when he tossed me an old Uncle Henry box he had come across and asked if I wanted it. The box was pretty big so I was thinking something along the lines of a buck 110. I opened it up to find this "papa bear lockback" and sheath. The bolsters had a bit of green patina on them that I rubbed off to leave some dark patina on the brass.


The blade is stainless and dull as a hammer. I'm not huge on the aesthetics of a clip point or "staglon" but appreciate the 1970's - 1980's machismo that it brings to my mind. Definitely a knife built for work.


At almost 9 inches OAL it's by far my biggest knife (even out of my modern's). Here it is next to an Opinel No. 8 for comparison.


Not many heavy duty tasks planned for tomorrow but I think I'll sharpen it up and carry it tomorrow.
 
Those are great knives. The fact you got it from your Grandfather makes it priceless...
 
Coopsta said:
It looks like the pivot is steel. Is that original?
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That's common on the Schrade lockbacks.

To the OP: Nice knife!!! Those older Schrades are great. What a nice acquisition, and even better that it came from your grandfather! Use it with pride!
And... for low-cost stainless, the Schrade+ steel is actually pretty good. :thumbup:
 
That reminds me, my father-in-law recently gifted me with a work knife that needs sharpened and cleaned and...
 
That's a nice one, especially since it's an heirloom. I like finding a dull old knife, rather than one that's been excessively sharpened. It looks to have a good deal of life left in it. Use and enjoy.
 
Ahh, the Schrade LB8 Papa Bear. I picked one up off the auction site a year or two ago to keep in my truck console. Just like my dad always kept in the car when I was younger. Enjoy it, congrats!
 
Thanks for all the comments guys. I put an edge on it last night and will probably carry it today. I don't know if I can get used to this size. This knife reminded me I think I have an old timer stockman stored somewhere in my Dad's barn. I might have to try and dig it up next time I'm there.
 
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