Tradesman Series

mountaineergoldnblue

mountaineergoldnblue

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Finally completed this series. (Ebay Item number: 300087700067) This series has been a passion of mine for around 3 years. I started with the (Miner) knife several years back and have now completed the set. I am thrilled to have it complete but sad in some ways because the adventure is over as far as hunting for each piece. Oh! well, off to a another Schrade collection. Once I get this one in I will post pictures of the entire set. Thanks, Jamie.
 
Lookin' forward to the pics Jamie!!!!
 
I just scanned my Tradesman knives yesterday by coincidence. I had no idea anyone else collected or accumulated these things.

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These were each on closeout for a dollar or two each.
From top to bottom:
TM7 Small Lockback
Tradesman Utility Knife
TM 202
TM2 Screwdriver Knife
TM5 Dual Edge Lockback
TM71 T-Bevel with Scribe
TMT2 Snip Tool
TM8 Utility Shears

Maybe you could help me out with the TM model number for the second knife from the top?

-Bob
 
Um... the name Tradesman was recycled, like many names Schrade used. There was an earlier limited edition set of traditional knives called the Tradesmen made in 1983 using blade etch art by Giorgianni, bone covers with Empire shields. The knives were:
The Miner
The Lumberman
The Fisherman
The Rancher
The Farmer

http://www.collectors-of-schrades-r.us/commerativr/pages/TRADESMAN-SET.htm

I think these were the ones Jamie was referring to.

Michael
 
Yes there was a fifth one, it was the Farmer, which is the one I purchased over the weekend to complete the set. Not sure how many sets were made but I think between 1000 to 3000?
 
Yes, that's them. They are a thing of beauty as with any Schrade knife. Yes, I am very passionate when it come to Schrade knives, especially these five. Does anyone know how much this set sold for when it was released and how many sets were produced? Thanks, Jamie.
 
I think these were the ones Jamie was referring to.
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I'm embarassed now. I should have gone to Jamie's auction before posting.

I should have known no one collected those cheap Irish junkers. I only bought them because of the ultra-low closeout prices. At $1 - $2 I couldn't say no...

-Bob
 
I actually have 5 or 6 of those Irish ones as well. I know a small country store not far from me that has the entire Irish Tradesman set for sale in a case that I need to go and take off their hands. Thanks Bob for reminding me of them. Jamie.
 
Bob W said:
...I should have known no one collected those cheap Irish junkers...
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Bob, these were cheap, yes. But junkers? I think some of them were good bargains for their price. And a definate alternative to the really cheap Chinese knives. I have the shears ( mine were made in china for Schrade), and they are decent. They live on my desk and see a lot of use. So, one must decide. Do they want a full representative sampling of everything Schrade made in the last ten years? Or only the fancier commems and special issues. Personally, I like having the full spectrum. It better illustrates how they were trying to capture portions of the entire cutlery market, not just the low production run high dollar pieces. Heck, I even have these:




Vulcan razor blades and an Imperial Peel King!

Michael
 
Bob,
As time goes on I become more fond of the Irish Tradesman series.
I do have a few as well.
 
these were cheap, yes. But junkers?
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Some are junkers and some aren't. Loose blades are the norm, although a couple of mine have a firm fit.

I have the shears ( mine were made in china for Schrade), and they are decent.
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Mine are Chinese too, not bad at all, but no better than most scissors you would buy at WalMart. I think the most interesting Irish Tradesman items are the tools. In addition to the carpenter's square, there are also putty knives and scrapers.

Sorry, I have none of the 'real' Tradesmen knives from Schrade...

-Bob
 
Bob W said:
...Maybe you could help me out with the TM model number for the second knife from the top?
-Bob
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I think I found it in my 1991 - 2001 catalogs, a TM4 Pocket Master 3 1/4". As far as I can tell at the moment, that was the first year for the Imperial International Tradesman series. The Imperial International Apex series was shown a year earlier in 1990.

Michael
 
Dearest Michael,I really wish you would stop waving that pink Electric VIBRATOR around on this forum..one suspects you have more fun with that than a kid has a right to......I showed my wife and she said if I ever pulled that out in the bedroom complete with little headlight shes pulling the power cord and leaving me for good.......soo...can I borrow it?????? Huh??
I'll swap ya my Imperial Motormans kit for it, its not nearly as much fun.....Hoo Roo........P.S. Post a photo of it on lrv's site then we can all enjoy it in perpetuity....
 
I actually like several of the Tradesman tools. At the prices they were selling when Smokey was closing them out, they were a real bargain.
I bought several TM20 Pruning shears for trimming my roses. They aren't good for the old dead branches, but they work great on the new growth & are light weight.

I think the TM44, TM45 & TM46 were a stroke of genesis! When patching sheet rock it is just the ticket. A heavy sheepfoot blade to clean up the edges of the hole & a putty knife to spread the patching plaster. Great design. :thumbup: I only wish I had one years ago when I was doing maintenance work.

I have not been able to find the TM49, drywall saw, but I keep looking.

Here is a list of the models they made. I got them from the 1991 through 2004 price lists & Shortlines.

Dale



TM1 4-1/8" Hawkbill
TM2 3-3/4" Screwdriver Knife (Electrician knife)
TM3 3-3/4" Master Tri-Blade; Hawk bill, drop point, screwdriver blades
TM4 3-1/4" Utility 3-Blade;clip point, scalloped blades & awl
TM5 4-1/8" Dual Edge; lockback; clip laid partially serrated
TM6 4" Bladesaw. w/ clip blade & saw blade- Ireland
TM7 2-3/8"; mini lockback; w/shackle
TM8 8-3/8"; Utility Shears
TM9 4" Sheepfoot Lockblade
TM20 6" Anvil Pruning Shear;
TM30 3-3/4" Utility Sheepfoot; (called a sheepfoot but has spear point blade)
TM44 8"; Scraper w/ knife blade in handle
TM45 8"; Putty Knife w/ knife blade in handle
TM46 3 in 1 Tool- Utility blade, Putty & Scraper Blade (like TM44 & TM45 with exchangeable blades)
TM48 Glass Scraper w/folding blade in handle
TM49 Drywall Saw w/folding blade in handle
TM71 8-3/8" overall; T-Bevel Plus w/ Scribe & 2 bubble level
TMT1 10 Function Folding Pliers; (was listed as $29.95 in 2003 but dropped to $14.95 in 2004)
TMT2 10 Function Folding Snips
TMT11 Tradesman Multi-tool
 
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