Thoughts on newer Old Timer fixed blades

Taylor uses 7Cr17, which is closer to 440A. It's inexpensive and good for having a clean looking blade over the years. I've seen a number of posts stating that it's a good steel for dive knives. However, it doesn't resist wear too well, and won't keep an edge too long. I found this out after making the purchase. I wish I would have done some research prior to purchasing. Oh, well.

According to tracking information, I should get the 152OT Sharpfinger in the mail today. This is the blade I'm most upset about losing, and the one I'm most excited about replacing. I'm hoping it's as described and as shown the photos. I'll put a good edge on it as soon as I get it, and show the wife the latest bald spot on my arm.
 
tongueriver said:
The original U.S. made knives in the two patterns aforementioned are available on the internet auction site EVERY DAY in poor, fair, good, and excellent condition at (usually) very affordable prices. Am I missing something here?
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This is it! :thumbup: The good old carbon-steel, made-in-the-USA ones are pretty easy to find online. I'd go that route in a second if I were looking to replace one.

OR, for a bit more, check out Hess Knife Works. For under $100 you can get great carbon steel and a real looker to boot.

-- Mark
 
If it were me, I would just buy a used USA knife. In fact, that's what I've been doing lately and couldn't be happier. I think you made the right choice.

I have/have had about 20 old timer pocket knives, and I can tell you first hand that the Chinese ones have a drastically higher rate of fit and finish issues.

I havn't actually carried any of the China ones enough to judge the edge holding, but I doubt it's as good as USA carbon steel.

A Sharpfinger is the only fixed blade other than a fillet knife that I've ever seen my dad carry in my whole life. Don't fix what isn't broken.
 
See Survival on Purpose channel on YouTube. He reviews all the Taylor fixed blades and folders.
 
If I wanted a USA Schrade Sharpfinger, I'd pick one up at a show and handle it in-person. The last show where I paid any attention to that particular knife, there were probably a dozen at the show at reasonable prices with appearance ranging from as-new to having a heavy patina. You can find them at pawn shops as well, but I found that pawn shops tend to think they are made of gold. I'm not a pawn shop guy and seldom visit one.
 
22-rimfire said:
If I wanted a USA Schrade Sharpfinger, I'd pick one up at a show and handle it in-person. The last show where I paid any attention to that particular knife, there were probably a dozen at the show at reasonable prices with appearance ranging from as-new to having a heavy patina. You can find them at pawn shops as well, but I found that pawn shops tend to think they are made of gold. I'm not a pawn shop guy and seldom visit one.
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Yep depending on the pawn shop. Ours down here try to move them a long.
 
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