Traditional fixed blade fever

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So a few months ago I ordered an Izula (I know it's not traditional, wait for it) just to try out a small fixed blade. I've had other, longer fixed blades before but never really used them for anything other than gardening. I liked it a lot, but wanted something more traditional (told you it was coming). I remember having a Schrade Sharpfinger when I was young, but traded it off for a Kabar way back in the early 90s. I decided that I had to have another one.

I scored one from popular auction site, but it turned out to have a bent blade; I think someone used it as a prybar. It also had the telltale signs that it was used as an emergency screwdriver. I sent it back and should get another one today that looks to be in great shape.

Meantime, from the trade forum I got a 154 drop point from another member. It is used, and has been aggressively sharpened, but I kind of love it. I'm really excited to get the 152, which I think looks classier than the drop point, though I don't know which one I'll like better.

I'm excited to get a cool older knife like this. WV lets you carry a fixed blade so long as it's under 3.5", and these both fit the bill nicely. I'll try to put some pictures up tomorrow.
 
Here's an attempt to post a few pics. The Sharpfinger I wound up with seems new; it doesn't look like it was ever used or sharpened. I am disappointed with the sheath though; it feels so much cheaper than the 154's, and seems to be lined with cardboard. Is this just me, or is that odd? Maybe it's a replacement sheath; I don't know. The knife itself is pristine though, razor sharp. I'm on the fence about whether or not to carry it or safely stow it away.

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Carry it! It was made for hunting and thirsts for blood...sorry, got carried away.
 
Welcome to the Old Timer club. :)

There weren't a lot of Old Timer fixed blade models, but there were a few. It seems the Sharpfinger was the most popular. Other models such as this 14OT were only made for a few years and in small numbers.
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Bob W said:
Welcome to the Old Timer club. :)

There weren't a lot of Old Timer fixed blade models, but there were a few. It seems the Sharpfinger was the most popular. Other models such as this 14OT were only made for a few years and in small numbers.
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And if you think this was hard to come by, try searching for a 13OT or 41OT. ;)
 
I saw a Sharpfinger with a similar pouch sheath. I'm sorry I let that one get away. My sheath seems particularly poorly made. Maybe it's time for a custom sheath. I love the knife itself and hope to carry it this summer.
 
Nice knife! A 152 was the first fixed blade I got back when I was a kid. Cool little knife. I still have it and my sheath looks fine. It's a lot darker like the once on the right in your pic. Maybe you got a replacement sheath?
 
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