Has anyone ever used this old timer schrade carving knife?

I have one and it is pretty much a cheap knock off of the Flexcut knives. A few less features, a bit less workmanship but way less money. Use my Flexcuts all the time as the design is great for small work. The Old Timer went back in the box unused. It needs a new home if you are looking for one.
 
afishhunter said:
I think r8shell r8shell has (or had) one.
Maybe she'll chime in.
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Yes, I have one of those. Here's a link to my post about it from a couple years ago:
r8shell said:
Okay, boys and girls, I just spent the afternoon sitting on my porch whittling a key-chain, so here's a short review: It's a fun toy!



For this project, I mainly used the straight edged knife blade,which is ground for either push or pull cuts, ( I like that :thumbup:) and the straight chisel. I used the larger of the scoops (I'll bet there's an official name for it) to get into the tight spots a few times when releasing the link. If I ever attempt to carve a spoon, I'll get a chance to try those curved blades more.

After an afternoon of carving, the blades need a bit of sharpening, but they lasted long enough to finish this small piece. There's a bit of side movement on the chisel now. I don't think the pivot is up to a lot of lateral stress, but I suppose a tap with a hammer from time to time will keep it usable. The chisel also tried to close on me a few times, which can happen when you push forward with a non-locking blade. Stronger springs would be nice, although a few of the tools are already a little tricky to access. The wide handle is comfortable to hold.

I had my doubts, so I put a few drops of vinegar on the uncoated edge of one of the blades, and yes, it's carbon steel as advertised.
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I have the Flexcut model as a kind of walkabout whittling tool, and I would add that it's a good way to try out a couple of different scorps and a curve knife for far less money than buying each tool individually. A good, fixed handle tool is more useful and safer, but the multi-blade folding tool is good if you are away from your workshop. Also, where I live I can pick up a felony for having a concealed fixed blade where a folder is no problem, so that enters into the equation too. I don't think I would trust it without a lock, but I carve on hardwoods so the greater expense for the Flexcut makes sense for me. In a convoluted manner my vote is that you try one out, the different tools open all sorts of possibilities for wood that you wouldn't get with just a straight blade.
 
My lovely wife got me one for Christmas,I really like,but it great for what it is.A lot less money than flex cut but it's a great user,just depends on your particular style of carving.There is a lot of usefulness for the $20 for one
 
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