LB7 markings question

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Hi,

I recently received a "mint" LB7 knife and discovered that the top of the right front bolster had a code stamped in it. It is "R33859" :confused: and I was wondering if anyone could shed some light on this for me.

Thanks,
Kent
 
Schrade used to have one heck of a warranty. Not only for workmanship and material failure, but if you lost it! Yup, they would send you a new replacement. Well, those serial numbers were meant to allow them some means of tracking them. The first ones used all numbers, then they used the prefix "A" with the numbers, then "B", all the way up to your "R" and beyond to "BB" I think.

Michael
 
Thanks!

So, the logical follow up question is.... Does this make the knife any less valuable or more valuable or no effect?

Thanks again,
Kent
 
There are many factors affecting retail resale value. Relative rarity, condition, age, completedness (proper packaging and papers etc.). Some collector who has a later one with no serial number might give you more for it than a collector looking simply for a "type", or "example" to add to his collection. A few of us, for different reasons, are willing to give slightly more for an excellent knife with a particularly early serial number. I have #0326, which is the lowest number I have found so far. BB56321 is the highest number I've seen. Most collectors, however, just try to get one of the two main production variants, the earlier one which has four visible pins, and the later one which has three.

Michael
 
Codger_64 said:
...The first ones used all numbers, then they used the prefix "A" with the numbers, then "B", all the way up to your "R" and beyond to "BB" I think.
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Interesting. My LB7 doesn't have a serial number. I bought it brand new in the late 1980s or early 1990s.
 
Serialized knives roughly predate 1989-90. As you can imagine, it was too much to keep up with. The production quantities were quite large. A former Schrade historian told us that they quit serializing sometime circa 1988. Most (not all) of the three pin knives have no serial numbers. The pins were changed from four to three in about 1991. This is for the regular production knives with the Fibron (impregnated wood) handles. The ones with smooth delrin (scrimshaws, some SFO's etc.) were returned to the original four pins.

Michael
 
Codger_64 said:
Serialized knives roughly predate 1989-90. ...Most (not all) of the three pin knives have no serial numbers. The pins were changed from four to three in about 1991....
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Thanks for the info. My LB7 is a 3-pin version (second knife from the right).

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Just to add to the discussion, I have a 3 pin LB-7 with serial number AV89094. There is a document in the paperwork for a $5.00 trade up offer on the purchase of my next Schrade knife. Good for $5.00. That certificate needed to be turned in by March 31, 1990.
 
What would a nice 1981 unused version go for? I have a Pxxxxx and a Qxxxxx. :confused:
 
Codger_64 said:
Serialized knives roughly predate 1989-90. Most (not all) of the three pin knives have no serial numbers. The pins were changed from four to three in about 1991. This is for the regular production knives with the Fibron (impregnated wood) handles. The ones with smooth delrin (scrimshaws, some SFO's etc.) were returned to the original four pins.

:confused: Now I am confused. My Rxxxxx serialized LB7 is a 3 pin model. Based on the post describing P + Q serialized knives being 1981, mine should then date to around 1982, but it is a 3 pin just like the one in the picture from parnass. How can this be if they were all 4 pin prior to 1991?
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Mine are also 3 pin bought 2/06/81 and one maybe up to one year later straight from the factory, guess why! :rolleyes:
Hint in the first post in the thread.
 
cbb said:
Mine are also 3 pin bought 2/06/81 and one maybe up to one year later straight from the factory, guess why! :rolleyes:
Hint in the first post in the thread.
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Ya lost it then found the lost one after they sent you areplacement?
 
Correct, years later. Unbelievable service. White slide out box with Uncle Henry in script on the top and LB-7 SCHRADE + on the end all written in gold. What is the going rate?
 
Good Thread. I've just picked up an Schrade Uncle Henry USA LB7 AY35607 that has been customized (reshaped carved handles and bolsters & engraved) the back of the tang is engraved M. Turtschel. It's a beautiful knife in mint condition. Does anyone know the engraver or have any idea of the value.

Thanks!
ScottK
 
Wow - what a beautiful job of customizing. The LB7 seems to be a great knife for some great custom work.

I just received an LB7 that some of you may have seen on eBay. It's a limited edition LB7 made with genuine stag horn handles (highly polished) and the FBI Agents Association shield on the blade in 24K gold and was pretty pricey. I could go on, but one day I'll just post a pic.

What really surprised me though was that the bolsters and liner were a single piece casting. I've never seen such a thing (never from a relative newbie is kinda silly, huh?:rolleyes: ). I know this is unusual, but just how unusual? can anybody shed any light on this and maybe even tell me if it adds to the value?

Thanks
 
Scott,Ive been trying to track down information on these two for a year.I was told by LT they were not from the Schrade Custom shop.Any information you find on your knife would be helpful.Thanks Arnold
 

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thats what makes me scratch my head about schrade . you could keep getting free knives , just say you lost them?
 
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