Scharade Sharpfinger.

In the past, the SMKW website didn't specify steel type on the Taylor Schrades, so I called SMKW last summer and asked. According to SMKW, all of the Taylor Brands (imported) Schrades are 440C stainless. I assume that the new imported Sharpfinger is 440C, or at least that's what they (Taylor Brands or SMKW) will tell you if you were to ask.

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Back in the 1980's, a trapper friend of our family in Montana loved his Sharpfinger. His only complaint was that he'd broken the tip on the first two he owned (he admitted this was through his own carelessness) and SchradeUSA had replaced one for him. He taught me a ton about outdoor living, trapping, and skinning, and most of what he taught me involved that knife.

He wore through one (a small one) about every 3-4 years. I always wanted a large Sharpfinger, but I bought a Buck 119 when the store I went to didn't have the Schrade. Always loved the Buck, but the Sharpfinger still has a sentimental place in my heart.

thx - cpr
 
DrivebyTrucker said:
A large Sharp finger would be awesome. I have a couple of small ones, but didn't know a large one existed.
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By large, I mean what SchradeUSA called the Deerslayer; it was Old Timer model #15OT. The small version is the actual Sharpfinger, Old Timer model #152OT.

I haven't looked at SchradeUSA model numbers in years (I'm mostly interested in the "LB" model folders) so I could be wrong on the number designations.

thx - cpr
 
The Schrade Sharpfinger was my 'go to' knife for years and years.
Before the internet, that is.
:D

I don't know why anyone would want a thicker Sharpfinger.
It's a little knife used for cutting stuff.
Mine was was a cutting machine on fish, bait and dinner.
Not necessarily in conjunction or that order ;)
 
So the SMKW website says the Taylor Sharpfinger is mad of 440c. Well hell, I like 440c steel. Nothing wrong with that.
 
I saw a new one a K-Mart that was marked Outdoor Life. Good looking knife and it says Made in The USA!!! 440C
 
orca8589 said:
By large, I mean what SchradeUSA called the Deerslayer; it was Old Timer model #15OT. The small version is the actual Sharpfinger, Old Timer model #152OT.

I haven't looked at SchradeUSA model numbers in years (I'm mostly interested in the "LB" model folders) so I could be wrong on the number designations.

thx - cpr
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The 150T Deerslayer is my favorite knife. I've got one I've been using for more than 20 years.:thumbup:
 
Ebbtide said:
I don't know why anyone would want a thicker Sharpfinger.
It's a little knife used for cutting stuff.
Mine was was a cutting machine on fish, bait and dinner.
Not necessarily in conjunction or that order ;)
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Well, the difference in thickness between the original Sharpfinger and its many copies isn't too significant, but the OT-152 feels heavier and more substantial than a Camilus, Kissing Crane, Boker/Fox, or Winchester.

Had Himalayan Imports produce a short run of their R-7 Sharpfinger for me, and I'm certain they'd make more if the interest was there. For about $70 you can get a mirror polished, high carbon blade over 1/4" thick -- with an elk antler or purpleheart wood handle. The lines are crude as they're forged under primitive conditions, but it's virtually indestructible -- not gonna ever snap the tip off an R-7.
 
Sharpfinger pattern has been made by Schrade, Camillus and I believe, Bear. Camillus made them under the Rigid name for United Cutlery. Lots of them still available brand new on ebay and other auction sites. Mine is a Schrade from the mid 90's, bought it at Kmart and if I had known Schrade would soon be out of business would have bought more.

By the way, China 440C is not really the same as 440C made in the USA.
 
A quarter inch thick blade, that small is a doorstop not a knife.
Of course YMMV :D
I got my Sharpfinger in 78 or 79...It was my primary knife, along with my Buck 110 when I carried a folder, until I discovered the internet in '98.
Used them both a lot & never snapped the tip or broke either of them.
Again YMMV :D
 
I have a Sharpfinger with the sawn delrin handles.I also traded for one in our trading forum to give to my son.I like the originals but have seen other brands at gunshows,flea mkts.,etc. and they didn't look too bad.YMMV.tom.
 
I scaled one up and made it at a BRKT grind in. Pretty great knife!

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Like I said before. I bought a Camillius type sharpfinger except it had black rubber handles and It was ok but the blade was so thin. I can bend it with my hand, although it comes back to straight ok. Its sharp as a razor though.
 
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