Schrade X-Timer Dyad?

[Buck268]

I was in the auto parts store earlier and saw a very interesting knife. It was a Schrade X-timer, but looked to be an almost exact replica of the Spyderco Dyad, with the opposing blades and all. Has anybody had one of these? I've heard the X-Timers can be alright knives, but I've never owned one before...

 

[2brothers]

Taylor Made, who owns Schrade and S&W offers their version
of a dyad in both brands. The major auto parts chains
i.e. Carquest and the like had a deal with the company to have them.
They aren't a hi-end knife like Spyderco or some others I've seen
but would probably function for little odd jobs without worrying
about damaging them because of their price.

mike

 

[jthomas]

but would probably function for little odd jobs without worrying
about damaging them because of their price.

I've got the Schrade... it is a beater for sure. The blades actually lock up very tight, but it won't hold an edge. It's in the box of knives that I 'lend to people'.

 

[Cougar Allen]

After Schrade went out of business Taylor bought the name and is now legally entitled to stamp it on his junky knockoffs.

 

[Buck268]

Thats a shame... I'll probably pick one up anyways since its somewhere under $10 and I've always liked the Dyad design, but if its that junky its definately going into the work pants.

 

[stevekt]

I just picked up a Gerber Double Take for less than $20. It's not too bad.
Not the best sub $20 knife I ever bought but not a total POS either.