Schrade FAQ: Is the answer to your question here? Steel, dates, models.

LT" Like I said with me it is a disease." Long Live the Disease!!
Fellow Diseasee ,Randy
 
Hello! New to the forum but I can tell I've found the right place. My grandfather passed away in 2002 and I've had a lot of his old stuff laying about ever since. He was a bit of a knife collector it seems and so his "collection" has lead me to you all.

I might sell some of it and I might not. My memories of him aren't really tied to these knifes, honestly I never shared his enjoyment of them, but none the less they belonged to my Grandpa so it would be hard to part with them.

Withou further ado(I am emailing pics to mod):

There is a set of 7 knives in a wooden box, blue background and a picture of an eagle. It simply says "S S of the Great American Outdoors." The handles say "J Duffy '93" and the blades all are SC 50xxx. The entire set seem are numberd 0600 and have never been out of the box or used to the best of my knowledge.


The other piece is in a small cardboard box and says National Park Service 1916-1991. Inside is a green background and a knife with a buffalo on it. This handle does not bear any signature.There is also a proper use and care pamphlet inside. The blade appears to say "515 SC" at the base and says 75th anniverary out on the blade itself.

Any feedback would be greatly appreciated. I would like to know the official nomenclature of each and anything else you all might know about them.

He had a bunch more but I'd like to start here and see whats what. Thanks
 
RLB,
Sounds like you're refering to the 1993 scrimshaw set , does it look likee this?-
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Does Anyone Know The Value Of This Knife? I Read The Reply Stating That The Set New Was $2000. It Is Displayed Alone In A Cherry Wood Case. I Also Have The Matching Colt 45 Model 1911 Pearl Harbor Edition Like The Engravings On The Gun The Knife Art Is In Gold With A Black Background. Any Help Would Be Greatly Appreciated.
 
I agree with Mr. Levine. Properly heat-treated, 440A and 440C are both outstanding steels for the real world. Despite owning knives of more advanced and exotic steels, I often (especially in these searing East Texas summers) still carry knives with these blade steels. My favorite steel is semi-stainless D2, but in this humid climate, blades of that steel develop bad rust spots, which can't be removed without further damaging the finish. I rarely, if ever, had this problem with the 440 steels. While management at the old Schrade company told me that properly heat-treated 420 High Carbon was at least as good if not better for using knives as the 440A from which Schrade Plus blades were previously made, I still prefer the older 440A models.

I was at a knife show in Mesquite a few years ago, and a retired "grand old man" of the production knife business was there as a consultant, manning the booth of one factory producer of some renown.

I talked with him about 440A and 420HC (which most of the production firms went to because it cost maybe a third or less per pound of 440A), and about how knife company executives assured me 420HC would perform as well or better than 440A.

He swept his arm, taking in the entire floor of the major regional show, and told me, "The average person here could not tell the difference in use between 440A and 420HC. But you and I can. . . ."
 
Need a SH3 for my dispaly. Have order several on e-bay and I always get a SP3. What is the difference? Some boxes say SH3 but the knife is stamped a SP3. What is the official word on a SH3? Does it exist or how is it different from a SP3? Any help will be appriciated from a new collector! CES at ces9@cox.net
 
Those two Firebird Lightweight knives were the same. I have no idea why the model designation was changed in the catalog and on the boxes circa 1998, but the tang marking remained SP3 regardless of the catalog and box markings.

Codger
 
Thanks Codger, I got this response from another user.

"In regards to the SP3/SH3 issue, I had my father do some investigation through some of the old Schrade price lists. He went back to 1989 and up through 2003, and the best we can determine is that the SH3 is knife by itself, and the SP3 comes with a nylon sheath. In 1997 Schrade listed both in their list and he believes this to be the only difference. After 1997 they only listed the SH3, and prior to 1997 they listed the SP3. Originally this line came only in a dark maroon reddish color, and later changed to all black.

So in summary, if you have an SP3 (it probably came with the small nylon sheath), then the knife by itself is the SH3 for your display.
That is my opinion to the best we can figure."

CES
 
All should look at these sites (From Irv) - Just Great - Thanks for posting - Will be a greast help for new (and old) collectors. Also, the quote from "Mirando" is so true but so hard for the wifeto understand - Ha!

CES
 
I'm new and need help with any info on this knife. It is a three blade stockman (I believe) 3 7/8" long closed. Blade has Schrade+ USA LTD marked on it. The Old Time badge has rope braid around it. Bolsters have one bar on them. Anything you can tell me about this knife would be greatly appreciatated. (I was going to insert pictures but am having trouble.)
 
http://www.collectors-of-schrades-r.us/
This is a site put together and maintained by member Larry (lrv), and it contains a wealth of illustrations for collectors to search.

The flyers there show many knives similar to your description. It sounds like a cigar box classic, but without a picture....

Michael
 
i just bought one on ebay to add to my collection of uncle henry knives ,i have not seen to many .can you tell me all that you know of this 707uh that i paid 23.00 for knife new in box w/papers.was this good deal .thanks steve
 
Howdy all. This is my first time in a forum so be gentle & forgive any of my blunders no disrespect intended.
Thanks;Lonny
 
Been watching ebay sales on 124 uh maveric patern at the moment the running avarage is 45 bucks. Other discontinued UH knives are sellign in this range or higher as well. One of the folding hunters with the liner lock i beleive 127uh sold for just over 125 usd. Seems they are nice and collectable and still low enough in price for any one to pick up pretty much. So if your looking to pick up a knife or 3 that will go up in value might want to check out the schrade uncle henry knives. I remember how much i paid for my own maveric brand new in box back in the day it was $15 including shipping from smokey mountain knife works on clearance. Previous catalogs listed it for 20+ shipping of 4.95. So they are on the rise above original retail now.
 
Welcome, Lonny!

We're not too full of ourselves here, and we don't have a full-time moderator. So we like to have fun.

Spend some time reading the posts that are already here, and do searches for specific info.

And don't be shy about asking questions...

Glenn
 
textoothpk said:
Welcome first timers to the FAQ thread! Look for your answer here concerning Schrade Steels, Model numbers, Datelines, History. Please, even if you find the information you are looking for in this thread, do make a post to say hi, and don't hesitate to ask for a clarification.
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Toothpick, do you know the dates of manufacture for a Shrade two bladed, folding, advertising knife from A.B. Carter, Inc, Gastonia, N.C. The blade is marked Shrade U.S.A. 752. I'm not a collector, so this may be one of those dumb questions.
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