Schrade sharp finger?

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durbanposion

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can anyone recommend this knife? i saw one in wall mart for 30$ cnd

what sort of steel does it have? im guessing 420 or 420j2 maybe 420hc?

i want a cheap fixed blade to abuse when i want to spare my nicer knives.
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If you don't get an answer here, you should ask down in the Schrade forum.

One thing to consider, since Schrade went out of business the OldTimer models have become quite collectible. So it wouldn't be my first choice for an abuser.

-Bob
 
ya i guess the scharde forums might of been better, i didnt think of it lol.


i thought about them being collectable, maybe i'll buy 2 :D :D
 
I think its a great knife for the price. I'd definately pick up one or two. If you are just looking for a cheap small fixed blade to hammer on, maybe take a look at Cold Steel MiniBushman.
 
durbanposion said:
can anyone recommend this knife? i saw one in wall mart for 30$ cnd

what sort of steel does it have? im guessing 420 or 420j2 maybe 420hc?

i want a cheap fixed blade to abuse when i want to spare my nicer knives.
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Don't be confused...The sharpfinger is a classic. Steel is 1095 and it is very tough and keeps a pretty good edge. It also rusts so soak it in a vineger rag and let it get a nice patina. If it is marked stainless which I don't think any where schradeplus stainless is 440 A.

Sheath is pretty ordinary but it is a well designed knife suited for slicing and skinning but you need to be careful with the upswept blade when gutting.
 
I love this knife and have several. I think the shape serves very well as an excellent skinner for both large and small game. Ideal for feild dressing Deer. Good all around blade to carry as a general purpose. If I could only own one knife...this would be high on my list. They come with a nice high quality sheath, and I prefer the dark brown. The steel is AISI 1095 high carbon. Being a fixed blade..full tang...it is very strong. This steel is easy to sharpen and holds a good edge through lots of use, and is easy to maintain.
Don't worry about any collector value. This is a working knife...and worth the price. There are some "collectors editions" like the Uncle Henry, the 502SC scrimshaw, and the Duck's Unlimited versions...but the ol' down n' dirty 152 model is meant to be used. I highly recommend this knife...it will give you more than your money's worth. The price has doubled from $25...(6 months ago) to about $45-50 now.
 
North61 said:
it is a well designed knife suited for slicing and skinning but you need to be careful with the upswept blade when gutting.
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Good point...I'm right handed..so I cradle the blade between my left hand middle and index fingers as I cut. this pushes the guts down as I slice the hide. This shape works well for coring out the anus and not nicking the bladder, as well as cutting away the leg glands. Also, small and handy for reaching way up to cut out the esophagus/trachea and diaphram.
 
Hey Guys...

The sharpfinger is a Great knife for the money..
They seem to be very popular,, I've made dozens of Concealex sheaths for them,,so there seems to be a lot of people who like them..

ttyle

Eric...
 
durbanposion said:
can anyone recommend this knife? i saw one in wall mart for 30$ cnd

what sort of steel does it have? im guessing 420 or 420j2 maybe 420hc?

i want a cheap fixed blade to abuse when i want to spare my nicer knives.
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I somehow wound up with one of these (don't even remember how I got it), and I like the shape and the way it has places on the blade where you can choke up on it, but it is cursed and I don't use it (seems every time I try to use it, I wind up stabbing myself)
 
Current issue of Knife World has an ad for a "FS0152C Small Fixed Blade Hunter", manufactured out of "420-HC High Carbon Stainless Steel" by Outdoor Life; ie United Cutlery, with a "Made In The USA" etch on the blade.

It appears to be an exact copy of the Schrade "Sharpfinger". With Taylor Cutlery purchasing intellectual rights to Schrade products; and United Cutlery purchasing Schrade tooling; moving it to a Tenna. factory; & hiring some of the old Schrade employees, this appears to be a re-emergence of some of the old Schrade patterns.
 
theoldawg said:
Current issue of Knife World has an ad for a "FS0152C Small Fixed Blade Hunter", manufactured out of "420-HC High Carbon Stainless Steel" by Outdoor Life; ie United Cutlery, with a "Made In The USA" etch on the blade.

It appears to be an exact copy of the Schrade "Sharpfinger". With Taylor Cutlery purchasing intellectual rights to Schrade products; and United Cutlery purchasing Schrade tooling; moving it to a Tenna. factory; & hiring some of the old Schrade employees, this appears to be a re-emergence of some of the old Schrade patterns.
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Good job...This didn't take long..and I was curious how the Schrade would begin to evolve. Interesting they went to a more rust resistant version of steel, and merely "etch" the tang, rather than go with a "stamped" tang...I wonder if this means they are not sure how the knife will be accepted...or this, because of patent laws.
I'm not sure they have chosen a "better" steel. I don't like change, but I am happy to see an effort to continue the bloodlines of this company.
I'm curious also...has anyone seen any other versions of OT, or UH, etc. being offered? How do the prices compare to the Schrade?
 
I have one and use it for everything from squirrels to deer. I also have one of Normark's excellent concealex sheaths for it.

Paul
 
While the handle is a bit on the squarish side (not an issue for me), the Sharpfinger is a full tang knife and has a more than ample integral front guard due to its raised handle format. It is a good, safe knife to use. I have a pair of the stainless models where their grinds were deeply hollowed out, the cutting edge brought back closer to the ricasso area, and where the tip was reduced to eliminate the severe upsweep. Their edges has since been capable of taking literally a razors edge! Short of working on an animal they are now totally useful for any of the shop chores that I need them for on a daily basis. One of them has been my standby in the shop for a few years now. And thanks to Eric N. (Normark) for a fine concealex sheath that has housed it since.

N.
 
I've had one for more than 25 years. It's a very useful size for many different projects that require cutting. It's held up great.
 
Got my first sharpfinger in 1972 on my first deer hunting adventure in north Florida... Beat the living sh*t out of the knife for decades! Still have it and the knife and sheath are still intact.. Point is: Great User! :cool:

While shopping at Lowes late last year I saw they were clearanced priced out at $9. a piece. Naturally, I purchased the last three they had. :D
 
Chris "Anagarika" said:
Not only that, Fred Perrin did a review on this as well: http://www.geocities.com/Hollywood/Set/2292/schraderev.htm
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Thanks for posting that link to Fred Perrins site. A while back I did a trade with Nemo, his partner in the review, and now have the 152UH used in the article. They did a great job refining and polishing the edge to get the most out of the 440A steel. Great little knife, if your Wal-mart still has them, grab several while you can.
 
My son was going to take up hunting and expected to be going after rabbits through deer. I had his brother give him a Sharpfinger for his birthday. The tip is narrow enough for rabbits and there is enough blade to be good for deer. For some of my body cavity work I like to turn a blade edge-up and guard the point by holding my index finger alongside the blade. The back-sweep of the somewhat short Sharpfinger blade puts that point within convenient reach of my finger. All-in-all it is a very versatile design.
 
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