Some Dude

I have been getting quite a few e-mails from buyers and sellers, as I am sure most of you are. I wonder what the site traffic numbers are these days?

I think... it is a good thing. The more people know, the less sellers will unknowingly misrepresent their knives, and the more wisely buyers can judge what they are seeing. I believe this is good for Schrade collecting. If I personally did not feel this way, I would not post my rants and research, or illustrative pictures. And I would not answer questions and share what I am learning both on and off the site. I think you and most of the others here would agree. LT even wrote a book for this very same reason. To pass on knowledge.

Codger
 
I can't find the topic right now, but someone came here recently to obtain some info, was thankful, and said they were going to do just that when they listed their knives on eBay.
 
redshanks said:
I can't find the topic right now, but someone came here recently to obtain some info, was thankful, and said they were going to do just that when they listed their knives on eBay.
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LOL look under the Schrade D'Holder Prototype thread :-)
 
Codger_64 said:
I have been getting quite a few e-mails from buyers and sellers, as I am sure most of you are. I wonder what the site traffic numbers are these days?

I think... it is a good thing. The more people know, the less sellers will unknowingly misrepresent their knives, and the more wisely buyers can judge what they are seeing. I believe this is good for Schrade collecting. If I personally did not feel this way, I would not post my rants and research, or illustrative pictures. And I would not answer questions and share what I am learning both on and off the site. I think you and most of the others here would agree. LT even wrote a book for this very same reason. To pass on knowledge.

Codger
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Mike,

You are doing an admirable job and I hope you keep on trucking. Not only do I find your postings very much worthwhile, but my children and grandchildren will too as they try to figure out what-in-hell I was doing with all those Schrades! :-))
 
I think it is that double edged sword that everyone talks about.Prices will go up as the new people become more educated,values go up as the new prices are set.As a newcomer I like the idea.Toby
 
delander said:
Mike,
You are doing an admirable job and I hope you keep on trucking. Not only do I find your postings very much worthwhile, but my children and grandchildren will too as they try to figure out what-in-hell I was doing with all those Schrades! :-))
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Thanks for the compliment, Del. You and everyone here do as much. Sadly, every time I look at the archives for information, more and more information is winging it's way into the nether-regions. I do wish there was a searchable database that could handle a full archive.

Codger
 
So do I Micheal. Keep up the good work. Do one of you whiz kids know a way to do this??? Please help if you can OH yes Prices will go up and are, most collectors are going for Schrade stuff because the real Schrade Walden and Schrade Cuts have left the field. In fact many people do not even realize that there is 100 years of history here.

Let me tell you for once, speaking as an authority NOT just an interested party. These items are going to escalate in value the secret in buying them for profit is the same as in any field, knowledge and market demand. Having most of this stuff and probably going to croak with it I really could care less, my main concern is its historical preservation ( although money is also nice) however its preservation is directly connected to its marketable value. My suggestion is to pick a niche low end high end whatever, ( mine was automatics ) don't worry about secondary ( periferical ie related collections ) they will come with just your natural searching . However understand what you want and are looking for. That is what us old farts are here for ( information). It dosen't matter what you want to get involved with it will all be worth money because old American firms are extinct. Interest propels desire , desire propels money and that causes preservation. Preservation of this history and my liver are what I want ( one out of two aint bad ). The initial wave of Schrade Buying after the closing is over however the slow constant rise will go on for years. This is historys lesson. Not my opinion. LT
 
LT,

Crinking Drown Royal IS GOOD!!!

And, so is all the information you are sharing - keep both up(amongst other things).

Del
 
Very well stated, LT. About the knife prices, not the kidneys...er... I mean Liver! Another positive factor of publicity and increased popularity (and prices) is that it is bringing a lot of the newer stuff (1950's-1980's) back out of closets and drawers and into collector's hands. That too adds to the preservation and at least slows the attrition rate. While I personally could care doodly-squat (quaint southern term) whether or not my own knives increase in value, the volume of materials openly available now for pattern research, not even counting the info here, has increased remarkably. Not just the knives you can buy, but also the things you can examine and compare. I am finally making a bit of headway because of this.

Codger
 
Hi,
Yesterday you wrote "LT even wrote a book for this very same reason. To pass on knowledge." I apologize if this is something you have already answered a million times - but, what is the name of this book that educates readers re: Schrade? Is it a really good book on the subject? Can you recommend any other particulary good books on the subject?
Gratefully,
Kevin from NY
 
LT (Richard V. Langston, is lt632ret here on the forums and he is the author of The collector's guide to switchblade knives. It contains a lot more information that the title suggests especially on the early development of the cutlery industry in this country, and the men who built it's foundations. ISBN 1-58160-283-9 I got my copy direct, but Pallidan Press sells them too. He also has a CD which is like a virtual museum tour.

Robert Clemente wrote A catalog History of Schrade Knives which you can also purchase from the author majormarket@charter.net . It is a compilation of information on Old Timers and Uncle Henrys laid out in an easy to search reference style.

Reprints can be found of Schrade's Catalog E with suppliments, done by A. G. Russell in the early '70's. It covers the early years ot the '30's etc.

There are more such as B.Levine's, Voyles, Goins, etc. that you may want to add later. To date, there is no single comprehensive volume covering Schrade 1904-2004. Perhaps some day there will be. Until there is, this site is the most comprehensive source for information and trivia, old socks, pingpong balls, etc.

Glad to have you aboard!
Codger
 
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