Schrade safety first info needed

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Hello I collect original Schrades and I just bought 2 new ones for my collection both USA made and both are 34OT models but one of them says Safety First instead of Old Timer,what was this for and how much is it worth the knife in in MINT condition.
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I had not seen that shield, and I do not know the history of it, but I don't believe it increases the value, unless someone was a Schrade collector and interested in safety or different shields. On it's own, a new Schrade USA 34OT, with the original box is worth somewhere in the neighborhood of $25 to 30 on Ebay, with auctions ending $5.00 to $10.00 either side of that, depending on the day, the age of the knife, and who is bidding. Original packaging makes a difference on Schrades.

In my opinion, the "Safety Shield" would detract from the value, if one was to sell it. Others might see that differently. Out of curiosity, is there a company name associated with shield? It appears there might be lettering above and below the "Safety First" but I can't tell for sure.
 
My guess is that some company gave safety incentives to it's employees for having a certain number of accident free hours.

Since Schrade was known for special order runs for companys I am assuming that they had "Safety First" put on the shield on their knives to give to employees when they cleared the number of safe hours needed to earn a prize.

That is just a WAG though. May not be worth more but the 34OT is one of the finest pocket knives around. Just right for slipping in your pocket and having a nice, easily sharpened tool with you.

Neat Old Timer.
 
Thawk:no theres no letters above the Safety First shield just a bunch of .......

LWT:Thanks bro
 
Well first one I saw like that. Should be a good one. Everyone likes that 34 pattern.
 
thawk said:
Well first one I saw like that. Should be a good one. Everyone likes that 34 pattern.
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Thanks anyway I only payed 20.00 for it the man who sold it to me doesn't like Schrade lol also I have several Imperial knives are they Schrade as well
 
thawk has the pricing about as close as anyone can guess. but imho, the "different" sheild makes that one stand out in the rather LARGE crowd of the 34ot's. it was a very very popular model and to have one that is "different" is really neat. i have seen alot of then in the past 6 years and i dont recall seeing that sheild before. i think most collectors look for variations that are out of the norm. uniqueness has a value.----------brady
 
brady806 said:
thawk has the pricing about as close as anyone can guess. but imho, the "different" sheild makes that one stand out in the rather LARGE crowd of the 34ot's. it was a very very popular model and to have one that is "different" is really neat. i have seen alot of then in the past 6 years and i dont recall seeing that sheild before. i think most collectors look for variations that are out of the norm. uniqueness has a value.----------brady
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Thanks bro I thought it was interested in it as a collector myself I just wanted some info on it I really appreciate the info
 
Actually it was on the site already. It was sitting here on the desk as I keep a few around to look at :-) Talk about addiction!
TTYL
Larry
 
lrv said:
Actually it was on the site already. It was sitting here on the desk as I keep a few around to look at :-) Talk about addiction!
TTYL
Larry
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I hear ya on that I'm 15 years old and I'm addicted to Shcrades I only have 15 of them 7 Imperial,7 Old Timers and 1 Uncle Henry not all are in great shape but I collect anything that's actually Schrade
 
ahhhhh.......if only to be 15 again.........(and of course know what we know now) by the time your our ages your collection will be the size of....... TEXAS!!!!!!!!! great to see someone your age with so much enthusiasom about pre 04 schrades. they get in your blood quick and deep. be warned though-----the more you have , you realize the less have. been trying to get one of each for 6 years and have only scratched the surface, but ity sure is fun. a great bunch of guys here with a wealth of knowledge --------brady
 
brady806 said:
ahhhhh.......if only to be 15 again.........(and of course know what we know now) by the time your our ages your collection will be the size of....... TEXAS!!!!!!!!! great to see someone your age with so much enthusiasom about pre 04 schrades. they get in your blood quick and deep. be warned though-----the more you have , you realize the less have. been trying to get one of each for 6 years and have only scratched the surface, but ity sure is fun. a great bunch of guys here with a wealth of knowledge --------brady
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Man I already LOVE Schrades I never could get really into tactical knives I only have one lol my collection consists of Schrades,Bucks,Cases,1970 Japanese knives and other old knives but I mainly collect Schrades they are just awesome and funny you should mention TX because I live there lol I got redneck in my veins and I'm proud of it currently I own

2 8OTs,2 34OTs,1 3OT,1 104OT,1 18OT,1 897UH,1 Imperial Peanut,1 Imperial Kamp King,1 Imperial Camper,1 Imperial Fish Knife,1 Imperial Jack,1 Imperial Skinner and 1 random Imperial hunting knife
 
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Beta, welcome to our little club here. we 'meet' any time, day or night, just make a post and soon some of the other great guys here will post back with info and often pics of their related knives.
i started collecting Schrades just over 3 years ago and have about 300(?) now and there's more that i don't have than do have. Schrade made an almost unending variety of knives. the Schrade-Walden knives along with Schrade Cutlery Co. and Ulster are all part of the family and most of these older ones are super well made knives. try and get a couple and you'll see what i mean.
thanks for showing the "Safety First" shield. first i've seen of it.
roland
 
rprocter said:
Beta, welcome to our little club here. we 'meet' any time, day or night, just make a post and soon some of the other great guys here will post back with info and often pics of their related knives.
i started collecting Schrades just over 3 years ago and have about 300(?) now and there's more that i don't have than do have. Schrade made an almost unending variety of knives. the Schrade-Walden knives along with Schrade Cutlery Co. and Ulster are all part of the family and most of these older ones are super well made knives. try and get a couple and you'll see what i mean.
thanks for showing the "Safety First" shield. first i've seen of it.
roland
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Thanks you all for such a warm welcome guys I really do appreciate it
 
Beta - I really like that "Safety First" 34OT. I just started collecting Schrade a couple of weeks ago after I pulled out an old 34OT carried by my father and given to me by him before he died in 1993, so I'm partial to the 34OT. I feel like one can not have too many 34OT's!
 
Pygmalion said:
Beta - I really like that "Safety First" 34OT. I just started collecting Schrade a couple of weeks ago after I pulled out an old 34OT carried by my father and given to me by him before he died in 1993, so I'm partial to the 34OT. I feel like one can not have too many 34OT's!
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I can't disagree 34OT was one of the most popular knives by Schrade awesome knives if you want a Safety First 34OT I can most likely get ya one from the guy at my local antique shop I just found out that the guy who owns it is no other than Chance Priest anyway thanks for the comment I just started collecting myself
 
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