G'day, Eric showed the absolute rare pattern No1 with Germany Tang Stamping recently which is the only one I have ever seen.
The Pattern No 2, 1904 - 1928 the second stamping used by Schrade is known as the 'half moon circle' and is scarce to find in any condition. Sargents No2 states these stampings were used from Schrades inception <1904> up to World War 1. <Officially they were used from 1904 to 1928-unofficially I have been advised from 1904 to about 1917 and I tend to agree with this as I have S/Cut Co Safety Push Button knife with 1906 Patent with the conventional No3 'straight-line' stamping. Officially the pattern No3 is from 1930-1948.> Other collectors input on these stampings and dates is welcome as they dont often get discussed on any Schrade Forums.
Here I have photos of the Schrade Cut Co No 2174 3/4W Equal End Jack Knife with the Ivory Celluloid Handles and the No 2072 Jack Knife with the Ebony Handles....both feature the 'half moon circle' stampings,and are both very substantial in construction which is why some 80 + years later they are still capable of doing the work for which they were constructed. Judging by the variation in the handle shield I believe the Ebony Handle knife is the older of the two.The celluloid was often called Pyralin which was a brand name for a Company that made celluloid.
Lets see some other examples of 'half moon circle' stampings..I believe Eric has a few? Hoo Roo
The Pattern No 2, 1904 - 1928 the second stamping used by Schrade is known as the 'half moon circle' and is scarce to find in any condition. Sargents No2 states these stampings were used from Schrades inception <1904> up to World War 1. <Officially they were used from 1904 to 1928-unofficially I have been advised from 1904 to about 1917 and I tend to agree with this as I have S/Cut Co Safety Push Button knife with 1906 Patent with the conventional No3 'straight-line' stamping. Officially the pattern No3 is from 1930-1948.> Other collectors input on these stampings and dates is welcome as they dont often get discussed on any Schrade Forums.
Here I have photos of the Schrade Cut Co No 2174 3/4W Equal End Jack Knife with the Ivory Celluloid Handles and the No 2072 Jack Knife with the Ebony Handles....both feature the 'half moon circle' stampings,and are both very substantial in construction which is why some 80 + years later they are still capable of doing the work for which they were constructed. Judging by the variation in the handle shield I believe the Ebony Handle knife is the older of the two.The celluloid was often called Pyralin which was a brand name for a Company that made celluloid.
Lets see some other examples of 'half moon circle' stampings..I believe Eric has a few? Hoo Roo
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