New one on the way(sorta)

Paul 883215 · Jul 28, 2010

I have a Old Timer (77OT) on the way. It is a little rusty and I'm sure I paid too much, but, what the hell. This is my first Muskrat and I can't w*it to try out this pattern. Can anyone tell me if it has one or two back springs.
Thanks,
Paul

tongueriver · Jul 28, 2010

The Old Timer version will have two springs. The open stock precursor can have either one or two.

Paul 883215 · Jul 30, 2010

Thanks tongue river. Here is the knife:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230501951562&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:I

So, what do you guys think, it should make a nice user? Stupidly, I didn't realize that the shipping was $8.45 so I ended up paying a little more than I expected. Live and learn. What do you guys think a god price would be if it was in mint condition.

Paul

ea42 · Jul 30, 2010

Ya done good Paul, aside from a little rust that one doesn't appear to have been used at all. Mint ones go for between thirty and forty or so dollars, a bit more with the box.

Eric

thawk · Jul 30, 2010

Yeah, in fact I think I spot some of that factory grease on that one. If you are using it, it has it's whole life ahead of it. :thumbup:

I've sold a couple new in the box that topped $55.00. It's a very good deal. I sure prefer when sellers use USPS instead of UPS too.

Paul 883215 · Jul 30, 2010

Thanks guys, I feel alot better about the purchase.

There is a nice thread over in traditionals that talks about cleaning old ones up. Figured I'd clean her up and then force a nice pattina on her. I've used a white vinegar bath in the past with good results but I'm thinking about sticking it in a potato overnight.

I've heard great things about Schrade's 1095 steel and can't wait to try it out.

Paul

6.0stroker · Jul 30, 2010

:thumbup:Schrade + "Rat" = and you'll be in Muskrat love!!!

1095 Steel what else could a person want!!??

aggiebuilder2003 · Jul 30, 2010

That 1095 definitely sharpens up like nothing else. Good deal!

Chuck