Yet another LB 7 question.

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stumppy

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I was looking for info. about my Schrade knife and googled this place up.
Lucky me.:D Nice Board, I've really enjoyed what little time I've spent here.

Anyways, I have a U.S.A made LB 7. (it has a 6 digit serial number stamped on it) I hate to admit it but I can't remember, for the life of me, when and where I got it. I know I've had it for several years. The knife is in what I would call very good to excellent condition. There has been times when I'd put it up for a year or two then decide to start using it again. The thing is, I really really like this knife. It's something that, on down the road I would like to give to one of my boys. Not as something to just put away, but as a knife that could be used daily.

Is there anything particular about this knife that might wear out early or break easily ? Will it stand up to your average Joe's daily use over the years ? (if taken care of properly) And is there anything I should know about this model ?
Any input would certainly be appreciated. Thanks.


EDIT: After reading the thread and pics posted by upstream about building a display case I realized my LB 7 has maroon micarta scales. Always thought the "wood grain" looked a little funny.
 
Welcome Stumppy, I am certianly no expert on the subject, but I would think that as long as you are not using your LB7 to pry off hubcaps or chisel through granite all you should have to do is put a couple of drops oil on the pivot points every once in a while and it should last at least 30 years with daily use. I like to see a picture if you can put one up.
Rick
 
Upstream,
That is an interesting analogy. I find myself conjuring up thoughts of someone caught stealing hubcaps...smuggling in the somehow stolen piece of evidence (the LB7) to the holding cell...and attempting to break/chisel out and avoid a 30 year sentence. :eek: :eek:

Must be LT told us one similar...or, I could just be hallucinating. I was in Kalifornia in the 60tys. :D

Snapping back on topic...
stumppy,
That is a good looking, tough knife. I'll bet a young man would be pleased and proud to get it from his Pop.

JMO.

Bill
 
That is an interesting analogy. I find myself conjuring up thoughts of someone stealing hubcaps...smuggling in the somehow stolen piece of evidence (the LB7) to the holding cell...and attempting to break/chisel out and avoid a 30 year sentence.
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Well, I was never much into steeling hubcaps but I have pried off a few in my time and can say that although I'm sure the LB7 would do the job, it would not be my first choice. I did have all four wheels stolen off of my 69 Chevlle but I believe those perpetrators used a lug wrench. It looked like they may have used an LB7 to jimmy the lock on the glove box to get at the wheel lock key, but I will never know for sure.At least they were kind enough to leave me 4 new cider blocks.
Now if I was going to talk about smuggling evidence into the holding cell, now that would be way off-topic and would probably be sent to Wine+Cheese or some place worse.

Once agian, welcome stumppy
 
Welcome stumppy to the Schrade "Bunch."
I have an old LB7 that I bought about 1984, for $5, with a broken back spring. About 2002 I finally got around to sending it in to get the spring replaced, (Yeah....it's true). :o Glad I didn't wait a couple more years!
The knife has been great ever since. That is the only problem I have ever seen with a LB7. They are built like a tank! The only criticism I have for the knife is that the blade is a little too thick for some applications................ but, that is why I have so many knives! :D
 
Great knife the LB7, if not abused it should last a lifetime and then some...

Here's my latest LB7 wallpaper, I bought the knife in New Orleans in 1978, I took the background picture last friday:

My LB7 in Veracruz, Mexico.

Luis
 
Welcome stumppy!

I think your question has been answered; just wanted to say hi. Nice knife!
 
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