Sears Craftsman

[leghog]

Being part of Imperial Knife Associated Companies with Schrade, Schrade-Walden and Ulsters were made in the same plant Ellenville, NY plant after the 1958 fire which destroyed the Walden, NY plant.

First, second, fourth, and fifth below are Ulsters. Third is Schrade Walden

Ulster 180/Craftsman 9507

Ulster 89/Craftsman 9473

Schrade Walden 708/Craftsman 9524

Ulster 63/Craftsman 9494

Ulster 114/Craftsman 9549

 

[supratentorial]

Here's a Craftsman made by Schrade (top of photo)

 

[Old Hunter]

A few of mine, the top two have been gifted in the last year. OH

 

[Emspop]

Here are a few catalog cuts in case they are helpful

1947


1952


1956


1962


1964


1966


1972


1979

Most excellent! Thank you for sharing those.


Clay

 

[r8shell]

If that's a Craftsman 9473 which it appears to be, it's made by Ulster as its an Ulster 89 rebadged for Sears.

Thank you, I understand Ulster also used the Swenden key construction?

Thanks for posting the catalog pics, Jake.

 

[redsparrow]

Rescued this Craftsman after finding it with grinder marks on it's blades. With a little effort it has become one of my favorites. Same size and configuration as a Buck 303 so I assume it was built by Camillus. This year it performed with excellence opening packages and freeing toys for use at our family's Christmas gift exchange.

 

[Buzzbait]

Camillus-made Sears Craftsman scout knife.

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[tongueriver]

Thank you, I understand Ulster also used the Swenden key construction?

Thanks for posting the catalog pics, Jake.

A former employee at Schrade has said that the Swinden machinery existed only in the Schrade buildings. He has been in first person contact with Dave Swinden for years. Dave passed away recently. I believe that I have recently read in Goins that sometime in 1957 was the last of the Ulsters. And I also think I have read that the Swinden machinery was put into use about 1960 or 1961, which would have coincided with the adoption of Delrin covers. Knives assembled by the Swinden method could perhaps have Imperial or Camillus blades loaded into them. By the way, a number of Schrade knives never did use the Swinden method, especially some of the larger ones like hunters, lockbacks, the 51 OT, and probably some others.

 

[Emspop]

Here's mine...as a 303 guy this is the natural example for me to have!

Clay

 

[r8shell]

A former employee at Schrade has said that the Swinden machinery existed only in the Schrade buildings. He has been in first person contact with Dave Swinden for years. Dave passed away recently. I believe that I have recently read in Goins that sometime in 1957 was the last of the Ulsters. And I also think I have read that the Swinden machinery was put into use about 1960 or 1961, which would have coincided with the adoption of Delrin covers. Knives assembled by the Swinden method could perhaps have Imperial or Camillus blades loaded into them. By the way, a number of Schrade knives never did use the Swinden method, especially some of the larger ones like hunters, lockbacks, the 51 OT, and probably some others.

Thanks for the info. I'll have to get a better magnifying glass and see of I still can't see a bolster pin.

 

[leghog]

A former employee at Schrade has said that the Swinden machinery existed only in the Schrade buildings. He has been in first person contact with Dave Swinden for years. Dave passed away recently. I believe that I have recently read in Goins that sometime in 1957 was the last of the Ulsters. And I also think I have read that the Swinden machinery was put into use about 1960 or 1961, which would have coincided with the adoption of Delrin covers. Knives assembled by the Swinden method could perhaps have Imperial or Camillus blades loaded into them. By the way, a number of Schrade knives never did use the Swinden method, especially some of the larger ones like hunters, lockbacks, the 51 OT, and probably some others.

I've seen ulster catalogs from the '60s and Ulster scout knives from the '70s. Some of the Ulster Craftsman knives weren't introduced until 1959.

Here's a link to an Ulster distributor's price list from 1971.

http://www.collectors-of-schrades-r.us/ULSTER/pages/UK71-171J.htm

 

[Tyd450]

here is one of mine that was passed down from my Grandpa

 

[Frotier76]

That is a pretty sweet lockback Mark.I wondered if this is a Camillus model or the version from the Frontier/Double Eagle Series by Imperial.That knife by Imperial I recall being the #4515 Sportsman Lockback.Are the bolsters flat or rounded?

 

[swaybacksteve]

Camillus-made Sears Craftsman scout knife.

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Buzz: Recently have begun to get into scout knives. There are so many makers through the years, so have been not looking into very old vintage but more recent with hope to find somewhat easier. That Craftman made by Camillus with wood/rosewood? handles has shot up to the top although harder to find that many older ones, especially in that condition.:thumbup: Glad you brought this up in this thread 'Buzz, wonderful to look at. I especially like the double row of teeth on the saw.

 

[Searchingforaschrade]

1952

The fixed blade knife that looks like a Buck 119, anyone know who made it for Sears? I am seeking one just like it to replace one I lost. Would it say Sears on it, or have the manufacturer's name? Thank you in advance.

 

[FatCity67]

One I picked up a few months ago.

 

[bdev]

Here's a pic of the Swinden Key.

 

[leghog]

Here's a pic of the Swinden Key.

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Then it's Schrade made.

 

[Minnesota Man]

Here's a Craftsman made by Schrade (top of photo)

Hello my friend, I would really like to ask you for info on the Ulster 114/Craftsman 9549? I tried to PM or request you as a friend. I recieved my Grandad's knife after he died. I can't seem to find much online and this knife is special to me due to the sentimental value. Please take this request as a friendly question, if dont want to bother I get it. I have been trying to learn more so when my son gets it passed down I can tell him more. Have a great day sir!

 

[supratentorial]

Hello my friend, I would really like to ask you for info on the Ulster 114/Craftsman 9549? I tried to PM or request you as a friend. I recieved my Grandad's knife after he died. I can't seem to find much online and this knife is special to me due to the sentimental value. Please take this request as a friendly question, if dont want to bother I get it. I have been trying to learn more so when my son gets it passed down I can tell him more. Have a great day sir!

Hi. The forum stopped providing email forwarding after the site upgrade. I'm sorry to hear about the passing of your grandfather. It sounds like you've done some research on the knife. Here's a scan from a 1972 Sears catalog showing the knife. It may also be of interest that around 1972 was the last of the Ulster brand name. The Ellenville plant continued to be used by Imperial Knife Associated Companies, Inc. Some of the guys in the Schrade collector forum may have more info about your knife.