Old Timer 194ot

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Just recently traded a Barlow B60 for a Old Timer 194ot, and had some questions regarding value and blade steel, and if I got a good deal. Thanks ahead of time.
Jack
 
Like most Old Timer knives, the 194OT was 1095 carbon steel. Some Old Timers though were stainless.
 
I have two in that pattern and like it a lot. USA Old Timers are great working-man's knives. I can't comment on the value, but it's a great knife.

Frosty
 
All of the 'new' Old Timers imported by Taylor Brands are stainless. They don't have the 'USA' mark on the blade tang. Most of the older USA Old Timers were 1095, though some were stainless and usually, but not always, marked as 'Schrade +' on the tang. If there's any doubt as to whether a particular OT is stainless or 1095, the 1095 blades will patina very quickly if exposed to acidic foods (grapes, pickles, etc.) or anything with vinegar. You'll also likely be able to 'smell' the carbon steel react to acidic foods, and the foods will quickly take on a very metallic taste.

I think the 1095 blades on the Old Timers aren't particularly hard on the RC scale, maybe mid-50s like most other similar knives. But they're definitely good, with a nice springy temper. They sharpen up real easily, to a great edge.
 
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