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GaryL

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I don't know why I never found this forum before but happy to be here.

I grew up near Ellenville, NY and graduated HS there back in 1970. My very first job was at the Schrade knife factory but only briefly before going in to the USN during Vietnam.

I never actually considered myself as a knife collector but have always loved nice knives. Since I probably have around 200 knives, mostly Schrade's, I suppose I have to accept that I am a sort of collector. I just bought my knives because I liked them or had a use for it.

Just this morning while talking on a motorcycle forum about knives I posted a picture of some of my Schrade's and started a fire storm discussion that led me to here. I don't think I can post pictures here just yet but hope one of you can direct me on the proper procedure so I can.

Off now to the FAQ section so I might get some answers.

I am Gary L. and still live not far from Ellenville, 63 years old and retired.
 
Hi Gary, and welcome to Bladeforums, especially to the Schrade Collectors area.

Unless you're a paid member you can't post photos directly. But you can get a free account at someplace like Photobucket, upload your pics there, and then link them into your forum posts.

Can't wait to see what you have to share. :thumbup:
 
Thanks Bob. I do have a P bucket account but will have to hold off. Satellite internet with limited data caps and photos are data hogs. After midnight I get a free zone that avoids using up my cap. I will try loading one in a bit just to see how it works.
 
Test from P bucket.

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Hi Gary,

Just a little hint, if you dont want the whole world looking at you entire photobucket library and possibly personal info and pics update your security settings so when someone clicks on your photo it doesn't link directly back to your account. If not carry on. :thumbup:

Nice collection. Yes I was a little late to the Schrade collecting party myself eventhough I've been buying and getting Schrades since the 1970's.
 
fatcity67 said:
Hi Gary,

Just a little hint, if you dont want the whole world looking at you entire photobucket library and possibly personal info and pics update your security settings so when someone clicks on your photo it doesn't link directly back to your account. If not carry on. :thumbup:

Nice collection. Yes I was a little late to the Schrade collecting party myself eventhough I've been buying and getting Schrades since the 1970's.
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Thanks Fatcity. I guess I don't understand the settings in photobucket. When I post a picture that is the only one I would like view able but I don't know what setting to select there.
 
GaryL said:
Thanks Fatcity. I guess I don't understand the settings in photobucket. When I post a picture that is the only one I would like view able but I don't know what setting to select there.
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This is how I have mine setup. When people click on my pic it only leads them to an Internet page with the picture and not back to photobucket.

Settings>Privacy>Content Privacy.

Uncheck all boxes except:

When I upload, permanently........

(Recommended)During Upload...

Scramble

Save.


When you do this all pics you posted previously on the Internet will disappear and you'll have to them post again including the above pic.

Albums>Links

Uncheck all except IMG code box.

You can also use Tinypic which is completely anonymous but your pics will disappear eventuall over a few years.
 
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Hi Gary from Australia, If you like Schrade knives you will love this Forum... Ken.
 
GaryL, you have several pieces that I have been trying to acquire for some time. For not a collector, that is some collection. Like you, I started out using knives, then one day someone pointed out that I had a nice collection. Oops, didn't see that coming. Been actively collecting for 6 years now. Still finding knives in my old tool boxes and stuck around the house. Welcome to our world. rtmind/randy
 
Thanks KG! I am noticing a lot of members from down under and was wondering about all the interest from so far away?

With the exception of a few knives from Buck, Gerber, Bokar and S&W Tacticals almost every other knife I own is Schrade. I have never made an accurate count but I am sure there are well over 200 in my boxes.
 
rtmind said:
GaryL, you have several pieces that I have been trying to acquire for some time. For not a collector, that is some collection. Like you, I started out using knives, then one day someone pointed out that I had a nice collection. Oops, didn't see that coming. Been actively collecting for 6 years now. Still finding knives in my old tool boxes and stuck around the house. Welcome to our world. rtmind/randy
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Let me know which ones you seek. Being right here and with all the people who worked at the factories it is hard to find a yard or estate sale that does not have Schrade knives on the tables. There is a Schrade Museum located in Napanoch, NY and there was a store in Ellenville that was the factory outlet but not sure if it is still there.
 
GaryL said:
Thanks KG! I am noticing a lot of members from down under and was wondering about all the interest from so far away?

With the exception of a few knives from Buck, Gerber, Bokar and S&W Tacticals almost every other knife I own is Schrade. I have never made an accurate count but I am sure there are well over 200 in my boxes.
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GaryL, Schrade have always been the knife to have in Australia.
The 8OT and 34OT have always been used in the outback.
I started to use, and collected Schrade back in 1973.
There is some big Schrade collections in Australia... Ken
 
koldgold said:
GaryL, Schrade have always been the knife to have in Australia.
The 8OT and 34OT have always been used in the outback.
I started to use, and collected Schrade back in 1973.
There is some big Schrade collections in Australia... Ken
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Thanks Ken. Where can I find the catalogs so when I see 8OT and 34OT I know which knife it is without having to get my magnifier out checking blades?

Gary
 
GaryL said:
Thanks Ken. Where can I find the catalogs so when I see 8OT and 34OT I know which knife it is without having to get my magnifier out checking blades?

Gary
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Gary, I just sent you an email with 3 excellent links to Schrade information. Meanwhile, the 8OT is the (nominal) four inch stockman, and the 34OT is 3 5/16 inches closed. The larger knife always has a long pull rather than a crescent-shaped nail nick. There are two more sizes of Schrade stockman knives, the 858OT which is very large at 4 5/8 inches, and the 108OT which is a teeny thing. There are also open-stock and Uncle Henry versions of these knives.
 
tongueriver said:
Gary, I just sent you an email with 3 excellent links to Schrade information. Meanwhile, the 8OT is the (nominal) four inch stockman, and the 34OT is 3 5/16 inches closed. The larger knife always has a long pull rather than a crescent-shaped nail nick. There are two more sizes of Schrade stockman knives, the 858OT which is very large at 4 5/8 inches, and the 108OT which is a teeny thing. There are also open-stock and Uncle Henry versions of these knives.
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If my photo is still view able I am sure I have most of those knives in it. I just don't know them by the numbers YET!
 
koldgold said:
I love those Loveless knives. Ken
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Me too Ken. They were gifts from one of the bosses at Schrade for me and my brother back around 1970/71 from what I think was the first run of 2,000. Our mother was a nurse in the doctor's office just down the street from the factory and took good care of a lot of the employees. Not sure if we have consecutive numbers or not. Great knife for skinning a deer and holds an edge like no others. Looking back to when I was 18/19 I probably should have left it pristine in the box but who knew they might be special. A nice knife was a tool back then!
 
Those Schrad "RL-2" Loveless knives sold for $100 each, back in the 1970's
1970-71 sounds a little early for prodution, I would say 1973-74. Although I'm often wrong.
I think they made 2500 of them, before producing the nexed Loveless [called the "CH2"]
This is some of my RL-2s with some Schrade D'holders... Ken
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Welcome Gary! Worked with a bunch of the guys myself, most recently at Canal Street Cutlery in Ellenville. You're not too far from Harold Buley, heck of a great guy to work with. He's actually one of the generations that the "3rd Generation" knives were named after. That little Uncle Henry you have on the bottom right is a version of those knives. If that's a single blade LB4 you've really got a prize on your hands, they're as rare as hen's teeth!

Eric
 
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