Value and questions on Schrade OT "Mustang"

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I have a Schrade Mustang that is in mint condition, in the box with the old sheath (which isn't much of a sheath...). I have had it since I picked it up back in '95 and a closeout sale at a hardware store when I lived in the Cascades in Washington. I was looking at it the other night and really like how it looks and it is the right size for me. I really want to try it out as an EDC, but since it is mint, and discontinued, am not sure if I should. I only really collect knives as users and this is pretty much the only knife I have that I have never used. Anyone have an idea as to how much it is worth?
Another thought is I could look for an already used one (possibly at the OKCA show in April) and save/trade/sell the mint one. I don't know how much I would have to pay to get a used one in good condition...
I was even thinking about doing some custom work on it; attaching a thumb stud and possible machining the rear bolster to attach a clip to it, to make it more user-friendly for me. Any thoughts on my ramblings? What have those of you who have used this knife think of it? I am interested in trying a carbon steel folder (I do like my Opinel that I carry sometimes), and give my Cold Steel Voyager a rest. Anyone know what kind of steel the blade is on the Mustang?
I really like the Mustang's slim profile and classic looks, even though it is a little heavier.
Anyway, just curious what others thought,
Thanks,
Brome
 
Hi,

The Mustang is a really nice knife, as mentioned, the slim clasp knife shape handles nicely. The fact that the 1095 blade locks is also really nice:).

Weather you should use it is up to you, but I would. The knife retailed around $50, and is still pretty common on Ebay, and stuff(around $35-40 for a new one). My local Sears had a bunch until they redid the display cases a bit back:(.

If it was a Schrade Son of a Gun, I would probably keep it mint, as those are kinda tough to find. This model was a Mustang with a locking saw blade, why they chose to lock the saw blade insted of the main blade I don't know:).



HTH:D:).
 
OK, I have seen those at shows, but didn't know they were called Son of a Gun. The first time I saw one, I really liked it, until I picked it up and found only the saw locked. I will have to agree with you. I still like it, but wouldn't carry it; I like my blades to lock.
Any thoughts on my idea of adding a thumb stud and a clip?
Thanks.
 
The clip idea sounds really good. The thumb stud is also a neat idea, I've often wonder why it isn't incorparated on more traditional folders, along with the nail nick. I don't think fitting one to the blade would be a problem, but it will take some getting use to(strong thumb's:)) because of the beefy back spring the knife has.



:D:).
 
Hey bob bowie, what's the model # on that Case? Darn nice looking knife. Though I'd imagine only available in their lousy SS, instead of their CV carbon. :rolleyes:
 
That's an old(40 or so years) Case model 5165. they still make the pattern every once, and a while, as a collectible in that wonderful:rolleyes: stainless of their's.

I pulled the picture from a big time Case dealer's site, and alas, it had a pretty good price on it:). For a user I'd probably check out Winchester, as they've made similar patterns in carbon steel.



HTH:D:).
 
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