SCHRADES MY TRUE LOVE

Schrade Cutlery Company was founded in 1904 by George Schrade, and his brothers Jacob and William Schrade. In 1946 Imperial Knife Associated Companies, (IKAC; an association of Ulster Knife Co and Imperial Knife Co) purchased controlling interest in Schrade Cut Co and changed the name to Schrade Walden Cutlery. In 1973 the name was changed to Schrade Cutlery. In 2004 Schrade closed due to bankruptcy.

This forum is dedicated to the knives that are the legacy of this company. This forum is not the place to discuss the replica knives currently being imported using the Schrade name.
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Hi Dale,
Most of my 881s have "Schrade N.Y.U.S.A. 881" or "schrade Walden N.Y.U.S.A 881" stamped on the blades.
I also have a "schrade Walden N.Y.U.S.A 881Y" (Yellow scales)
My every day knife, is the same old 881- with the match-strik pull - I have been using since 1971.
Dale, is the 881 in the tin, a latter release? and dose it have stainless blades? ... Ken
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Hi Dale, Thanks for the welcome. ::tu::
Yeah, I was corrected about the number on the other forum as well.
881 it is then. I had a real hard time making out those tiny numbers through the plastic, so I tried to get a closer shot of it here.
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Now you've got me wondering if maybe I should remove mine from it's plastic prison so I can close it? :?
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The 881 in the tin is a very late release, perhaps the last year (? I am speculating). And it is stainless. In fact, I believe all the formerly non-stainless knives had gone to stainless in the last year or so before the bankruptcy, but did not always add the "plus" sign to the stamp. I am speculating a little here also; don't take this for gospel.
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tongueriver wrote:The 881 in the tin is a very late release, perhaps the last year (? I am speculating). And it is stainless. In fact, I believe all the formerly non-stainless knives had gone to stainless in the last year or so before the bankruptcy, but did not always add the "plus" sign to the stamp. I am speculating a little here also; don't take this for gospel.
Thank You tongueriver, Welcome from Australia ballenxj.
My every-day-user I have had since 1971 has carbon blades (I have posted with some more of my pre 1973 - 881 knives)
I also note: the shild is not stamped "Schrade" on my old user.
Do you thnik the handles are made from bone...Ken
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Here's a Uncle Henry 144UH Guides Choice

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koldgold wrote: Thank You tongueriver, Welcome from Australia ballenxj.
Thank you kindly Ken. :D
Keith, That's a fine looking knife. ::tu::
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I'd rank that one minty Keith. That knife a handful too.

Here is one I picked up a couple weeks ago, looked for one for a long time:

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Schrade Walden 8OT

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Wooden Old Timer box with a stringed pamphlet.

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You can barely see the saw cuts in the bone. Back handle darker than the front.

And a Schrade made Keen Kutter 866

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Rough black jigged composition handles

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Same as a Schrade 833 from that time period.
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thawk- that 8OT with bone is NICE! ::drool::

Some great knives, guys. I've really enjoyed this thread. ::tu::
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Ballenxj wrote:
koldgold wrote: Thank You tongueriver, Welcome from Australia ballenxj.
Thank you kindly Ken. :D
Keith, That's a fine looking knife. ::tu::
-Bruce
Hi Keith,
Over the year I have collected many Schrade knives, some models where very popular in Australia.
However, it took 5 years to find the two Schrade knives in the U.S. - I had to have for my collection. D'holder and Lake &Walker.
If you can find it, have a look at my "Duck Pond" here on AAPK.
I hope you like them as much as I do…
Wile we are looking at 4" knives, here is some of my 8OT type Schrades....Ken
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Hal,

That Bone Walden 80T with its Original Box is an Incredible find ::tu::

Ken,

You sure do have a Great Collection of Schrades ::nod::

Here's a Schrade Walden Display that landed in Wisconsin yesterday ::ds::

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Here's a few more Waldens ::nod::

882Y & 863

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WOW! You guys have some really nice knives in your collections. ::tu::
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I always like to show off my 100 Anniversary Schrade Display, I found it in the U.S. in an unopened box.
It came with six of every knife in the display, to stock it. Every box has a price tag, showing the 2004 retail price.

I have also posted the two new lock-backs that arived yesterday - The LB7 has a green bone handle and gold etching.
The LB5 is one of the best looking Schrades I have seen for a long time...Ken ::ds::
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Here's a pair of large George Schrade Wire Jacks

Both are 4 3/4" closed

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I've been looking for one of these for almost a year now ::nod::

Schrade Texas Ranger TXR3

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ozzie marie wrote:I've been looking for one of these for almost a year now ::nod::

Schrade Texas Ranger TXR3

Keith
I like that TXR3, ::tu:: ::tu:: ::tu:: I have been looking for some hard to find Schrade knives for many years.
When I find what I have been looking for, it has always been well worth the long wait. Ken
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ozzie marie wrote:I've been looking for one of these for almost a year now ::nod::

Schrade Texas Ranger TXR3

Keith
Where did you find that one Keith? I was not sure it really got made. ::tu::
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Here is one I have had for a few years.
It has nice stag, but not something I really like, it just seems too gaudy to me.
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thawk,

I found the Texas Ranger on eBay ::paranoid:: ::nod::

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To merit 55 pages of true love, there must be something very special about these knives. I've owned a few Schrades and liked them all, but never saw them as anything exceptional. That is until now. This little scarred and worn 108OT has opened my eyes. Obviously this knife has seen some use and maybe abuse over the years, but it is as tight and snappy as a brand new one. It feels bigger than it's size, I think because the frame and bolsters are a little beefier than on the equivalent knives from other makers. The sawn delrin handles and Old Timer shield make this knife instantly recognizable, and when I show it around at the plant, everyone comments on how they once had a Schrade. This is a nice one to have in the pocket, and I'll be on the lookout for more.
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I see yours is a NY USA stamp. Likely a 1970's version. In some cases, I see the older ones were made better.
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And the love continues.... :mrgreen:
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Very nice guys. I'm really enjoying these posted knives. :D
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Here's another large (4" closed) Geo. Schrade Wire Jack I've added to my collection.

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I think I posted these somewhere else, but what the heck, ya can’t post a Schrade too many times can ya?

These came from Mark Zalesky. It seems he has a fondness for Schrades as well.

A John Primble Old Timer, #935.
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Also a John Primble #5371.
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Just two more variations of the 8OT.
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