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Picked up a couple more Schrades today a 108ot and a Schrade flipper from Ireland.l didn' t know they made em there.Anyone know anything about this flipper??

garddogg56 wrote:Picked up...a Schrade flipper from Ireland.l didn' t know they made em there.Anyone know anything about this flipper??

Hi garddogg,
The knife you call a"fiipper" is a Schrade "Badger SX4B"(Black Blade). They were made in the Imperial Schrade factory, in Ireland.
Around 2001-2003, Schrade started to have some knives made in China also; "The Badger SX4".(Silver Blade)
This is a Schrade Flyer for the 2004, 100th Anniversory, that Schrade had made in China.

I do not think too many of the Anniversary SX4s found their way out of the factory.
I have a number of the “SX4 Anniversary Tins and knives” but only one SX4 Badger with the 100th Anniversary "blade etch.

After Schrade closed down, Taylor started to have the same knife made in China.
However, the Taylor knives are only stamped "SCHRADE" not "Schrade China" like the pre; 2004 knives.

The knives Schrade had made in China, are a better knife alround - when compared to the later Taylor Brand knives.

If you start looking for the knives Schrade were making from about 2002 to 2004.
Make certain the blade is clearly stamped “Schrade U.S.A”. or “Schrade China”.... Ken

THANK U very much Ken u saved me a lot of research What does blace blade mean?? I'm surprise how smooth she flips.SHARP I had to add a tiewrap to the spyde hole to make her flip.

garddogg56 wrote:THANK U very much Ken u saved me a lot of research What does blace blade mean?? I'm surprise how smooth she flips.SHARP I had to add a tiewrap to the spyde hole to make her flip.

"Blace" means I had trouble spelling BLACK, the knives made in Ireland have a black blade.
If I can help, just ask. I have spent years trying to find the less expensive knives Schrade made.
I belive, most of the less expensive knives were used and not put away as collectables.

I bought this one from Dale, Schrade Cut Co. in celluloid with Washington bolsters.

Here is my latest Schrade. I have been working the owner of this knife for close to two years and they finally let me have it!

I took this knife to my Uncle, who was the Sample maker/Custom Knife guy for Schrade and he has confirmed that this is one of six of the original samples he personally designed and put together for Schrade immediately prior to their closing. He stated that there were six originals for the executives and then an additional 50 blades were ordered. The intent was that Schrade was going to present one to each of their executives and then send some out to their largest distributors.

The 50 blades that were ordered in to stock were purchased by either SMKW or Blue Ridge Knives and they are now in the hands of a seller from Texas who assembled the knives using Stag Handles and is selling them on ebay for $1600. currently.

The difference is that the Knife was designed to have Exterior Rams Horn Handles, NOT Stag and as you can see in the pictures, mine has the Rams Horn. I do not know where the other 5 knives are but I wish I could find them...

These pictures do not do the 100th Anniversary Bowie any justice...this is an absolutely gorgeous knife and I am proud to have it in my collection!

Tom

Tom

WOW, That's a great find and great story too! How long did your Uncle work for Schrade?

About 40 years! My Mom also had 37 years there and finished her career as Quality Control.

Tom

Wow, that;s great!

Tom,

AWESOME!!!!

Keith

Truly an incredible knife Tom!

Finally scored a 206 Barlow for edc.Anyone know the year of a SCC tang stamp?

I have one but it Schrade U.S.A. 206.I did not know they had the different tang stamps.
Grant
EDIT I just checked ebay .
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odkw=sc ... 6&_sacat=0

thanx Grant I'll keep looking

royal0014 wrote:Thanks Ken
The SS1 and a SP2 are all I have right now of the 'new', But I keep looking!

Found some flyers for the SS1

royal0014 wrote:Thanks KG I'll print out those, so I'll know what to look for....

Zoom in on the middle flyer. I notice that all 5 versions are all stamped the same, 'SS1'

The SQ knifes are often found on eBay. I have seen them sell for $15.
I would buy some more of the SQ knives. However, Australian Customs do not like them.
I imported my SQ knives, when Australian Customs were not too hard on some knives.
My "Lake & Walker one" knives with the BG42 blades, started a big fight with our Customs... Ken

Here's a 18OT John Deere advertiser

Keith

ozzie marie wrote:Here's a 18OT John Deere advertiser

Keith

I like that 18OT.
I want one too!

ozzie marie wrote:Here's a 18OT John Deere advertiser

Keith

I like that one Keith.

Gut me a Walden Marlin spike in the trades we call Riggers knife in great shape I think the scales are odd with a purple hune.

garddogg56 wrote:Finally scored a 206 Barlow for edc.Anyone know the year of a SCC tang stamp?

Does anyone know the answer??