What's your latest Schrade? END DATE 8/12

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Hal, all my LB8's are numbered with similar shaky hand to yours so I would regard yours as genuine....and great find...one day we will piece together the LB8 time frame with numbers similar to how Codger has done it with the LB7. I was attempting to do just that with my previous LB8 thread with confirmed production dates..
Could Schrade have given the task of numbering LB8's etc to new chums or apprentices when starting as it was really only for registry purposes wasnt it and us crazy knife collectors didnt really exist to hang on every letter or number....
Great 4 pin LB7 find too..they are like little time capsules when you find them with all original sheath, paperwork etc......Hoo Roo
 
Here a few other LBs on hand.
LB-7 Ltd, LB-8 (#94386), LB-1
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Before I start let me apologize again for no digital camera. Mea Culpa. I attempted to borrow a photo from Larry's site but couldn't make that work either. Best I could do was the link.

I have always been interested in multi-blade, swiss army style knives. But until now I haven't added any Century models to my user rotation. I've got Vics', a Wenger, some Camillus, even the Schrade Craftsman 906 Officer's Model I've mentioned before. Lately I've been looking for a slimmer knife for those "dressed up" occasions. So today when I stumbled on the ISC Century CN111 Endeavor I was very happy. If any of you are familar with Victorinox kinves it is very similar to the Vic Waiter but replaces the corkscrew with a phillips driver on the back spine.

The seller had a fair number of Centurys (different models). He also had more than a few Schrades of the more common patterns. All looked in decent shape, but none came with boxes or papers. Wear patterns varied some, but none had an excessive amount. The seller said he had picked them up "here and there" over several years. I wonder if these came from the auction?

Anyway, as for condition of mine. The only negative for this knife is the scales. There is some minor scratches, but no real digs, dents, etc. It looks more like normal wear from being tossed in a box with lots of other knives. It appears the blade has never been sharpened. All the stainless is still shiny with no pitting, scratches or blemishes. Neither the cap lifter or phillips looks like they have ever been used. The springs still have great snap. There feels like a minimal amount of grit in the pivot but that is all. Even the key ring appears perfect. As a rank amateur my guess is that this knife has not been used. Tang Stamp appears correct
ISC
STAINLESS
GERMANY

Bottom line. I am very happy with my new addition. Cost $6.00

P.S. I know a few of you are screaming "Why didn't he grab more of those beautiful Schrades"? The biggest reason is I really don't have a lot of extra cash. The other reason is I still don't consider myself a collector. I accumulate things that interest me or I have a perceived need for. But that is about all. More for the rest of you.:)

P.P.S. Does anyone know if ISC produced the complete Century knife in Germany or not? According to the seller the blades were manufactured there but assembled here in Ellenville? Just curious. Thanks. Answer: I found an research piece by Codger that confims what I was told by the seller.
http://www.collectors-of-schrades-r.us/CENTURY/pages/CN111-ENDEAVOR.htm
 
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If you want a swiss army type Schradie
they did make the DL-2 Captain in red & black.
Kinda like a Vic Classic but different.

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I just "won" this stag, filed knife:

I took a chance on this one and it's still a bit of a mystery but crappy pic meant low price so I'm hopeful. It looks to be an early LB-7 frame because of lock-bar pin placement. Seller says it has good walk and talk, no blade wobble and according to him blade is stamped "schrade usa 7-ot". I kinda doubt this and am expecting "Schrade+ USA LTD" but anything is possible. I will keep you posted...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170554986584&ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:US:1123
 
Neat ! likely a post factory customization. may even be Dale's (Orvet) work.
when you post good pics i'm sure he'll have a look.
roland
 
Dave,
Looks like the blade and bolsters have been filed for a custom look. Will be interesting to see when it arrives.
:)
 
my latest acquisition is a big lockback...tang stamped CRAFTSMAN USA 95089.

Am I correct in assuming this is a Schrade made knife, similar to the LB7??

the blade is etched OLD CRAFTY... sorry no pics at present.

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Should be a Schrade or possibly a Camillus. You should look at Camillus pictures and you can probably tell by that.
 
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Keen Kutter by Schrade Walden circa late 1950's

Same as a Schrade Walden 833 pattern, 3 1/4" with Peachseed Jigged Composite Handles. 866 stamped on back side.

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Shown with a Schrade Walden NY 834. All blades stamped, no pattern number on back of master blade.
 
Thanks for the info. I never figured wikipedia would have information on them or I would have searched it myself.

Beautiful knife, BTW.
 
Simmons Hardware Co. actually did make their own Keen Kutter branded knives. They bought the Walden Knife Company around 1902, expanding the size of the facility greatly, and eventually pumped out over 500 dozen knives per day. I believe this went on until around 1922, when Winchester bought the facility and moved the equipment and many workers to Connecticut. After that Winchester made the Keen Kutter knives for another seven or so years, until 1929, when the relationship was dissolved. The knives were outsourced after that, eventually with the bulk of them being made by Schrade and Imperial.

Eric
 
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Simmons Hardware Co. actually did make their own Keen Kutter branded knives. They bought the Walden Knife Company around 1902, expanding the size of the facility greatly, and eventually pumped out over 500 dozen knives per day. I believe this went on until around 1922, when Winchester bought the facility and moved the equipment and many workers to Connecticut. After that Winchester made the Keen Kutter knives for another seven or so years, until 1929, when the relationship was dissolved. The knives were outsourced after that, eventually with the bulk of them being made by Schrade and Imperial.

Eric
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Thanks for the clarification Eric. 500 dozen a day, for 20 years. That is flat out getting with the program. Goes to show you how many dudes used a good pocket knife back then. Those KK knives were primo back then too.
 
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