Up for sale is an authentic vintage Schrade-Walden N.Y. USA Model 163 single-blade Rope / Sailor's utility pocket knife. Handcrafted at the Ellenville, New York factory (pre-1973 tang stamp era), this heavy-duty work knife features a thick high-carbon cutlery steel sheepsfoot blade, heavy steel bolster, brass pins/liners, and dark hardwood handle scales factory stamped with the gold-filled script "POWELL RIVER".

​This knife is in near-mint vintage condition as detailed below.

​What’s Included:

​Vintage Schrade Walden NY USA 163 Rope Knife (Loose knife only)

​Condition Report:

​The Blade: Near-mint condition. Heavy carbon steel sheepsfoot blade retains its full original profile, factory satin grind lines, and sharp cutting edge with no signs of sharpening or field wear. Shows a few very light, minor surface handling wisps/hairlines. Tang stamped "SCHRADE / WALDEN / N.Y. U.S.A.".

​The Handle & Hardware: Excellent condition. Smooth dark hardwood handle scales are tight, rich in color, and completely crack-free with crisp "POWELL RIVER" gold imprint. Solid steel bolster is clean with minor handling rubs.

​The Mechanism: Heavy-duty backspring with strong, loud snap on opening and closing and zero blade play.

​Specifications:

​Brand: Schrade Walden

​Model: 163 Rope / Sailor's Knife

​Era: Pre-1973 (Schrade-Walden Tang Stamp)

​Country of Manufacture: Ellenville, New York, USA

​Knife Type: Single-Blade Sheepsfoot Utility Slipjoint

​Blade Steel: High-Carbon Cutlery Steel

​Handle Material: Dark Hardwood w/ Steel Bolster

​Closed Length: 4-1/4 inches (approx.)

For Sale By: Dauber Resale

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