Schrade Open Stock Knives

All Information Courtesy of Dale Vincent - AAPK Username: orvet

Long before Schrade began producing the Old Timer and Uncle Henry knives they made other knives. They continued to produce many of these knives after they introduced the Old Timer and Uncle Henry lines. Indeed, many of these knives were the forerunners of Uncle Henry and Old Timer patterns. These knives are known as Open Stock knives. Some of these patterns go back many decades. Among these knives are specialized patterns such as the grafting knives electrician knives, florist knives and the fruit knives.

The knives listed in this list are from the Schrade catalogs, Shortline catalogs and price lists from 1973 through 2004. I have split these knives into three categories because Schrade split them into three categories. There are the general Open Stock knives, the Horticultural Knives, and the Razor Blades Stainless Knives.

I have listed the last date of that patterns appeared in Schrade catalogs or price lists and the last MSRP (manufacturer's suggested retail price). Since most of these knives had their origins long before 1973, I have not included their introduction date, as I do not have catalogs that old. I suspect that many of these knives were discontinued because of the introduction of the same knife with the Old Timer or Uncle Henry name on it. Although, the 834 Open Stock was produced until 1984, long after the introduction of the 34OT, despite the fact that they are obviously the same knife. This may simply have been because it was such a popular pattern that many of the people who had carried an 834 for many years did not wish to switch to a 34OT, such is marketing.

These knives are older and harder to find in mint condition than the more recent knives. As a collector I find the older, used knives have more appeal to me personally. It is like holding a piece of history in one's hand and imagining all the stories that knife could tell if it could speak.

Enjoy Schrade collecting,
Dale Vincent