Knife Info Please

ZENGHOST

ZENGHOST

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Hello all. I originally posted this in the general discussion area but it was suggested to me that I post it here (didn't even realize that there was a Schrade forum). Basically speaking, I am looking for any information on this knife. Another forumite said that it is a Schrade "Lumberjack" stockman, but I was wondering if these are handle options offered by Schrade or if it was a third party custom. It was also suggested that it may be a product of Santa Fe Knife Works but I have neither confirmed nor disconfirmed this yet. The longest blade has "SCHRADE+" with "U.S.A.885UH" written on it, and it is about 4" closed. I would like to know anything about the knife--handle materials, value, who did the handles, etc. Thank you for your time.

See original thread here: http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=196965

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Sure does look like Stonework's handiwork to me. Here's a link to their site. I know they once used Schrade knives, but don't believe they do at the present time. It's a handsome looking knife... Looks like red coral and malachite (I'm assuming your scan turned out more blue than green).

http://www.santafestoneworks.com/index.html
 
I sent a pic to Santa Fe Stoneworks, but they informed me that it was in fact, not one of theirs and that it was made by the Yellowhorse family in Phoenix, AZ. So it looks like my next step is to (attempt to) get in touch with the Yellohorse family. Thanks for your input.
 
Originally posted by sgt.strawberry
How about letting us know what you find out?
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Well, I emailed David Yellowhorse and he informed me that the knife "appears to be inlayed with Coral, Turquoise, Ironwood and Nickle Sliver." He also indicated that if it was his work there would be his signature on the back of the blade (which there is none), but that it could also be the work of his brother Glen Yellowhorse as he (David) has not inlaid this brand of knife (Schrade) since the early 1980s. I never did hear back from Schrade (probably couldn't have provided any information anyway), so it looks like my search pretty much ends here. Without knowing the maker, Mr. Yellowhorse estimated the value at around $180. I think I'll probably be attempting to sell/trade it since I'm not a real slipjoint person and really don't have much use for the knife except for collector's value. Thanks for your assistance.

-Z
 
Interesting, but it's still a mystery. Thanks for letting us know what you found, or didn't find. Funny that someone would go to all that work creating the handles and not provide any way of identifying themselves.

Strawberry
 
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