Rupestris
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While working the grill with a friend of mine, Carl, at a club picnic I needed a knife to prep some food and open some packages. I got out my Parker Edwards Mini Trapper and made short work of it. Carl (he happens to be about 20 years older than me. I'm 37.) was kinda shocked to see me using a classic design. He carries a Spyderco LadyBug FRN/SE. He asked why I used the PE and risked messing it up. So I told him about my infatuation with classic slip joints.
He mentioned that he had some Old Timers that were given to him when his Father-in-law passed away. I guess they had little sentimental value because he gave me two of them just because I have an appreciation of older knives and Schrades.
The first is a 34OT that has been carried for so long that the saw cut is worn smooth on the back of the knife. The brass pins are worn flush on both sides. The blades need a little work on the edge but I think I can fix it up just enough to make it usable without losing its character.
The second is a 194OT that has seen better days. About 1/2" of the blade is gone. I imagine it had broke off because there are visible grind marks where it had been reshaped.THe end of the brass lock is bent and somewhat compressed so theres about 1/16" between the lock and blade when opened. Its too bad because the handle is in great shape.
I will carry the 34OT just because its still got plenty of life in it. It should make a fine whittler.
Thanks for looking.
Chris
P.S. - Carl left the knives at the club for me. I have a couple coins in my pocket for him next time I see him.
He mentioned that he had some Old Timers that were given to him when his Father-in-law passed away. I guess they had little sentimental value because he gave me two of them just because I have an appreciation of older knives and Schrades.
The first is a 34OT that has been carried for so long that the saw cut is worn smooth on the back of the knife. The brass pins are worn flush on both sides. The blades need a little work on the edge but I think I can fix it up just enough to make it usable without losing its character.
The second is a 194OT that has seen better days. About 1/2" of the blade is gone. I imagine it had broke off because there are visible grind marks where it had been reshaped.THe end of the brass lock is bent and somewhat compressed so theres about 1/16" between the lock and blade when opened. Its too bad because the handle is in great shape.
I will carry the 34OT just because its still got plenty of life in it. It should make a fine whittler.
Thanks for looking.
Chris
P.S. - Carl left the knives at the club for me. I have a couple coins in my pocket for him next time I see him.