Old Timer Fixed Blades...What Do You Think?

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Nalapombu

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Hey all,

I would like to hear your thoughts and opinions on the Old Timer fixed blade Sharpfinger. I am also looking at its larger brother, the one that looks just like it only bigger.

I have heard they aren't made anymore so quality is a concern.

How well would you think they would work as a hunting/field dressing knife? Also, how is the steel? Will it take and hold a good edge?

Any thoughts you have and care to share will be appreciated.

Thanks

Nala
 
If possible, check E Bay for older models that were made by Schrade. The steel was carbon, 1095 if my memory serves correctly and it will take and hold a good edge. Camillus bought the Sharpfinger design and made them for a short period of time before going out of business. These were also carbon steel and very good. The Sharpfinger is now made in China by Taylor Cutlery(????) and stainless. In my humble opinion, not even a fraction as good as U.S. made models. I still carry my Schrade sharpfinger on deer hunts as the narrow point is really good for field dressing.

Good luck,

Fred
 
in many deer camps thru the yrs. old timers popped up now & then
easy to acquire but when compared to marbles,westerns,& ka-bars went to back of room
knives of alaska became pop. as did many customs
blackjacks & kershaws were orten seen
living in austin,we had many customs to choose from
some guys were turning out excellent users for 85 to 100$ these knifes we pleasant to hold & while not as slick as a loveless or fisk were really decent blades
by the 90s most of these guys were well schooled in metals & heattreatvery few were ivory or exotics but i did'nt hear many complaints about esthetics when blades were zipping thru game & covered with blood
lots of guys used folding hunters with eye brand a favorite
myself i aiways preffered a straight blade ,folders did good job but too much cleanup
with the increases in factory blades [prices] many opted to buy good texas makers .although factory blades really improved; older gyys stayed with the
decent customs.after 10 to 15 yrs. is not a lot of wear on a good d2 or 06 blade.
 
I have about a dozen of the Schrade Sharpfingers. The design just appeals to me. Most are put away, but I do have one that has seen use as a skinner/truck knife for over 35 years. They will take a great edge, and are fairly decent in holding it.

You'll find good info in the Schrade Collectors sub forum http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=732
 
Bought my Sharpfinger in 1977. It has field dressed a lot of deer and elk over the years since. Not my choice for skinning though. I go to my Marbles Woodsman with a drop point blade for that.
 
Used a Sharpfinger in the mid 70's for skinning coyotes and bear.Worked part time for a taxdermist(sp) and did a bunch.Great knife.All the guys used them back when.
 
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