My craftsman folder, couple ?s

[quint]

Hey guys decided to pop in over on this section with a couple of questions.

So my late grandfather had two knives that he carried one or the other pretty much everyday of atleast the second half of his life. Well some time after he passed away my brother and I each received one from my grandma (worked out pretty good). Not sure what the other one is but the one I got is a old craftsman. Ive had it for a few years now and decided I would take it out and think about cleaning it up a little. So couple of things,

Anyone have any info on possible date of manufacture on this guy, any back history on them. I assume it was made by shrade or camillo going off a couple of other threads I have read. The number on the blade is 95021

Also although the action is very good and the blades seem to be able to hold a fine edge there is one bolster that is loose slightly. It will walk over and gotta tap it back into position. Wondering the best way to restore it to its previous glory. I only work on fixed blade knives right now and dont want to ruin this guy trying to fix it until I get some suggestions on best course of action.

Anyways thanks, and enjoy a few pics.

 

[jkulysses]

I have nothing to add to help you but I love the knife! Very cool pattern with lots of real actual wear and tear by your grandpa which really adds to the cool factor.

 

[edbeau]

As I don't see a pivot pin I would say Schrade. The ones made by Camillus, you normally can see the pivot pin in the bolster.

 

[quint]

Thanks guys for the input.

 

[Bob W]

Sure looks like a Schrade-made knife, similar to the Old Timer series but with a different color handle and different shield. Old Timers with Delrin handles were produced starting before 1960, and stopped in 2004 when the company went bankrupt. Certainly there are more knowledgeable forum members who can narrow the date of your specific knife.

I have no idea how to repair a loose bolster, but it's likely made using the "Swinden Key" construction method. A forum search should turn up more information, and I'm sure I've seen take-apart pictures somewhere.

You are very luck to have such an important heirloom. Personally, I wouldn't do anything to it as far as cleaning or repair. Keep it in the same condition you received it, loose bolster and all, as a reminder of your grandfather.

 

[quint]

Thanks Bob. I edited my post to reflect the proper number on the blade. Its 95021. Using the correct number I found many more pictures but no dates for when they made them. Not overly important but just out of my own curiosity I like to know when things are made. Gonna keep searching to try and find out. Everything Ive read so far seems it is a shrade blade.