old timers

[grey menace]

Hi guys,i'm getting ready to do a display at a local knife show and i'm trying to get organized.This only deals with Old Timers.My list of old timers with the Schrade Walden tang stamp is as follows,2OT,3OT[no i dont have one] 8OT,34OT, 108OT,165OT,125OT, 25OT,41OT,15OT,if ther are any others please let me know.Now the N.Y tang stamp, these are all i have been able to find,8OT,33OT,34OT, 108OT,15OT,if there are others please let me know,thanks,G.M

 

[ea42]

Looks good Greymenace, if you want to include the Ulsters there's the 50OT, the 114OT (Utility), and the 58OT. Where's the knife show?

Eric

 

[grey menace]

Oops, i forgot the Ulsters,i have all 3, i just forgot. I'm mainly interested in seeing if there are any other N.Y stamps, i recently picked up a 15OT with a N.Y, but the stamp is more like an etching, kinda odd,and when i thought about it i have'nt seen many fixed blades with the N.Y tang stamp. the show is in Tacoma Washington,its still a ways off. I took 2nd place for my display last year, hopeing for 1st this year. Ita alot of fun hearing every bodys stories about ther old timers.

 

[thawk]

If you want to include the Ulsters, a 10OT too. I think you're good to go on the NY stamps.

 

[Codger_64]

There is a good list in the FAQ at the top of the page, but basically, a list of Old Timer production knives only (leaving out most SFO's and X-Timers, Limited Editions) would include:

2OT
3OT
5OT
5OTG
6OT
7OT
8OT
9OT
10OT
12OT
13OT
14OT
15OT
18OT
19OT
25OT
33OT
34OT
36OT
41OT
43OT
44OT
47OT
49OT
50OT
51OT
53OTG
55OTG
58OT
61OT
72OT
77OT
89OT
93OT
94OT
96OT
97OT
98OT
104OT
106OT
108OT
123OT
124OT
125OT
126OT
140OT
141OT
142OT
143OT
146OT
147OT
152OT
154OT
154OTG
156OT
158OT
160OT
165OT
194OT
225OT
246OT
512OT

 

[grey menace]

I've always noticed over the years how limited the N.Y stamp has always been,thats what led me to believe it was only used a few years,i believe around 83 give or take a year when all operations were moved to Ellensville.,according to what i have read.

 

[thawk]

I've always noticed over the years how limited the N.Y stamp has always been,thats what led me to believe it was only used a few years,i believe around 83 give or take a year when all operations were moved to Ellensville.,according to what i have read.

The Old Timers and Uncle Henry models are especially stingy with the SCHRADE NY stamp, mainly I think because of the age of different patterns. I have SCHRADE NY stamps on quite a few of the Open Stock series: 234K, 293, 293Y, 787, 825, 832, 834, 855, 861, 863, 881, 895, 899. Some of those went on to have a SCHRADE USA stamp eventually. With the exception of the 33OT, I think most of the patterns with a SCHRADE NY stamp were ones that could also be found in a SCHRADE WALDEN version as well. There were a few SFO's with that stamping too.

 

[lrv]

The list of OT and UH is endless...

 

[DaveT63]

The list of OT and UH is endless...

As I, and my strained wallet are finding out!

 

[Codger_64]

As I, and my strained wallet are finding out!

Diversify.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120266313129

When one branding/pattern/type is up on the market, look around to grab bargains that others pass by. As you know, I like my Craftsman knives and am acquiring older Sears catalogs for my research. Most of the knives are premium made SFOs of standard Schrade, Ulster, Imperial and Camillus patterns.

This one is a circa 1946-48 Craftsman Chrome Vanadium Hollow Ground 12" butcher with polished rosewood handle, as new with original sleeve. I only need a few mint examples for my collection and illustrations.

Baer, in his unpublished memoirs, stated that they (Ulster/Imperial) developed a line of Vanadium knives for Sears. This is one of those, I believe. I'll know for sure when it arrives and I can match a catalog number and date to it.

Michael

 

[Bob W]

Don't forget the Primble Old Timers too.

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I only have two Schrade-Walden Old Timers in my collection, the 34 and 108.

Here are the NY models I can vouch for:
8OT
8OT, w/ Keen Kutter etch and French nail nick
8OT, 1985 anniversary w/ smooth red bone
34OT
34OT, 1985 anniversary w/ smooth bone
108OT
108OT, 1985 anniversary w/ smooth bone

 

[Trent Rock]

Diversify.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120266313129

When one branding/pattern/type is up on the market, look around to grab bargains that others pass by. As you know, I like my Craftsman knives and am acquiring older Sears catalogs for my research. Most of the knives are premium made SFOs of standard Schrade, Ulster, Imperial and Camillus patterns.

This one is a circa 1946-48 Craftsman Chrome Vanadium Hollow Ground 12" butcher with polished rosewood handle, as new with original sleeve. I only need a few mint examples for my collection and illustrations.

Baer, in his unpublished memoirs, stated that they (Ulster/Imperial) developed a line of Vanadium knives for Sears. This is one of those, I believe. I'll know for sure when it arrives and I can match a catalog number and date to it.

Michael

I got a couple Sears vandium knives
I mostly buy them at thrift shops for like 1.99
Some of them are flimsy
But some of them are nice and solid
I think there is a FROZEN HEAT version??
I collect Craftsman stuff so I can't pass them up