Well used 33OT

never too sharp

never too sharp

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I work with a guy who was gifted this knife many years ago. He carried it all the time, so the first time he gave it to me to be sharpened, it was in rough shape. I've sharpened it several times, and each time I'm reminded why these old carbon steel blades are so desirable. They take a wicked edge and tell a story with the rich patina. This little bugger gets so sharp, I have to be extra careful when I close it after oiling. It still walks and talks like it were brand new.

What a pleasure this Old Timer is. I wish I knew more people with good knives. ;)

I can't seem to catch the right light to highlight the patina, but I assure you it's there.
 
Good ol Schrade steel and a Jack pattern. Doesn't get much better than that...

BTW, you probably do know more people with good knives, they just keep a close eye on them :D
 
i recently got a schrade in the same pattern. it is a skoal give-away knife. and it is my favorite slippie to date.
 
The 33OT is my favorite all time pattern. My wife bought one for Christmas about 25 years ago and I still have it. The pen blade now looks like a toothpick and the main blade is about 50% but still a favorite of mine.
 
I have mine in pocket today. I love the pen blade, have an 834 schrade (3 blade), but carry the 33ot more because the pen is so useful for my needs. Had it since about 1989-found that I have the orig box still too.:thumbup:
 
Here ya go. Schrade 234K. I carry this one almost every week. I also have a 33OT and a Schrade Herman Williams 233. They are definately my favorite pattern. And you are right they get screaming sharp. I hope to hear from thawk, Waynorth, or Codger64 from over on the Schrade Forum. I know those guys have some beauties.

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never too sharp said:
I work with a guy who was gifted this knife many years ago. He carried it all the time, so the first time he gave it to me to be sharpened, it was in rough shape. I've sharpened it several times, and each time I'm reminded why these old carbon steel blades are so desirable. They take a wicked edge and tell a story with the rich patina.
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Yeah, buddy. I'm a big fan of the Old Timer two-blade jack. The stockman seems to get all the respect around here, but the 33OT is a great knife. I love that each blade has its own backspring and has its own slot in the handle, divided by a brass liner; no curving to fit. Of course, no need to mention how sickeningly sharp you can get an Old Timer in no time. Back in the 8th grade I traded some cheapo Pakistani lockblade to a kid on my football team for his 33OT. I used and abused it for years, until some #&$!^#$-head in my college dorm stole it. :mad: About that time, though (early '90s), my grandfather passed away. Among his things was a brand new 33OT that the kids at the school where he volunteered gave him for a Christmas present one year (he lost an arm in WWII and thus never carried a folder, though I'm certain he never pointed this out to "his kids"). I got the knife and have carried it off and on ever since. Here it is:

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One of the things I really like about the 33 is the 2nd blade. I find I use the smaller one as much as the main blade. And that little guy can also get screaming sharp
 
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