lt632ret wrote:This is a grouping of 8 pristene unused Schrade Cut CO (pre 46) pearl gents knives. They all have the handwritten model numbers which were put on salesmans samples ( in those days with indelible ink ).
Those are great examples
Small pearl handle pen knives don`t get much respect from collectors and prices usually reflect this fact. However, the salesman`s sample numbers and condition make those desirable and much more valuable.
lt632ret wrote:The little Schrade display contains NEW Old stock original Schrade Walden 46,72. knives and is quite rare since many of these are larger patterns of which only a few were made. I got those many years ago from an old employee.
Really nice to see these larger patterns, I only have one cattle knife in Pearl from Schrade. I would love to find a Boy Scout knife in Pearl
You were lucky to find these all at one time.
lt632ret wrote: ( AS THEY SAY ON TV ) UPDATE Mark Zalensky the editor of knifeworld ( the finest knife publication out there ) informed me that he was familiar with that knife and it was a PERUVIAN PICKSLAY STEEL. You might want to look up the history on the net I found it interesting.
That`s a new one on me, nice to find out who made it.
Looks like they made some nice Razors as well, high quality judging from the blade grind and acid etching.
http://cricklepickle.com/pickslay_razors.html