Schrade Lance

[Mountainwind]

What info can anyone give about the Schrade Lance, such as how collectible is it?
Yea, been so long since I have been here I forgot the rules...

 

[tongueriver]

I plead ignorance; I never heard of a Schrade Lance. What is it? After reading the 'sticky' at the top of this Schrade forum, you may wish to edit your request.

 

[tongueriver]

I do know about a special edition Lance knife made for Sears some years ago with an Amerindian motif. This is my 1776th post on bladeforums, and is in celebration of Independence Day, also with a 1776 connection. Huzzah to the best country on earth!

 

[Larry303]

G'day Mountainwind......many moons no hear mate.....you used to be very active on Schrade Forum some years ago as I recall........come back and share some knowledge/photos mate....
'The Lance' has always been much more collectable than the five knives in the Schrade American Indian Tribute Series <Native American>.
It has always been associated with the Schrade Series however had nothing to do with it even though produced in very similar style.
It was made by USA Schrade for Montgomery Ward for a Xmas Promotion in 1983. Because there were only some 2500 pieces in this production <considerably less than the others> The Lance has always been the hardest to obtain for dedicated Schraders trying to put all 6 knives in their display...

Whilst the other five have not really held their values in relation to original purchase prices..'The Lance' has, and usually brings a premium of up to US$100 +, more than the others bring in mint box set with original bling....The others are lucky to bring US$100 odd per intact set at the moment.....

Morning Star 1982 - 10,000 pieces
Kachina 1983 -10,000 pieces
Turtle 1984 -10,000
Bear Cult 1985 -10,000
Sundance 1986 - 8000 pieces.

Unofficially part of this Series for Schrade Collector purposes....'The Lance' -2500 pieces.

They are attractive sets with their beaded sheaths and meaningful Scrimshaw designs depicting various history on Native American traditional Culture/Rituals...most are still mint/meaning unused, apart from the conditions they have been kept in...<some now less than pristine or missing bling>
Trust this helps an old friend....all the best..Hoo Roo

 

[tongueriver]

Thanks for the correction, Larry; I said Sears. It was indeed Montgomery Ward.

 

[delmas2nd]

just got this one and thought i would share. it is the Sundance Set. neat that the Scrimshaw is on both sides.

 

[tongueriver]

I really like the Amerindian knives. I have thought of creating a display with a hardwood base and covered with a plexiglass cover; I know of a man who does this to order. Then I would display the knives with the tip of the blade buried in the wooden base and at half-fold. As one walks around the display or turns it he could see both scrims. To the side would be a twig scaffold like the old plains Indian burial scaffolds, to hang the beaded sheaths. Tastefully arranged elsewhere in the display might be one or more feathers or stone artifacts.

 

[delmas2nd]

good idea sounds cool i can imagine it.

 

[edbeau]

Tongueriver, I hope if it comes to pass, you share many pictures with us.

 

[treeshaker]

I have been a fan of the Indian knives for years, purchased one originally in 1985 new. I since have collected 3 full sets and 3 Lance knives. Thanks so much for the information. Codger64 had shared some insight before and helped with background information. I would be very interested in a display for a full set, as they are not easy to show. thanks again rb black

I really like the Amerindian knives. I have thought of creating a display with a hardwood base and covered with a plexiglass cover; I know of a man who does this to order. Then I would display the knives with the tip of the blade buried in the wooden base and at half-fold. As one walks around the display or turns it he could see both scrims. To the side would be a twig scaffold like the old plains Indian burial scaffolds, to hang the beaded sheaths. Tastefully arranged elsewhere in the display might be one or more feathers or stone artifacts.