Schrade Badger

redferd · Post by **redferd** » Mon Jun 11, 2007 12:56 pm

Wondering what a Schrade Badger is worth? The knife is made in Ireland, the card is printed in China, and the headquarters are in Ellenville, NY. I know the company is closed now. I found two new ones still in the plastic packs. Just wondered if they were worth the ten dollars each? And if they have good blade steel?

justold52 · Post by **justold52** » Mon Jun 11, 2007 1:30 pm

Is this what you are asking about ?

orvet · Post by **orvet** » Mon Jun 11, 2007 2:28 pm

There were several Badgers patterns made & one that was listed in the catalog, but likely wasn't put into production before the bankruptcy of Schrade.

Check out the research section here at AAPK. I have posted several lists taken from the catalogs: http://allaboutpocketknives.com/schrade ... models.php

Most of the Badgers were made in China. The only ones I have found that was made in Ireland was the SX4B, non-serrated, blackened blade, linerlock.

The 2004 MSRP was $26.95. They aren't a bad beater knife for the car, toolbox, tackle box, etc. IMHO, they are worth about $10.
I think the Irish ones are better quality than the ones made in China.

Dale

orvet · Post by **orvet** » Mon Jun 11, 2007 2:31 pm

justold52 wrote:Is this what you are asking about ?

Ken,
I think the one you have is a Taylor made Chinese version.
The box looks Taylor to me. They were probably made in the same Chinese factory that Schrade had them made in.

Dale

justold52 · Post by **justold52** » Mon Jun 11, 2007 4:49 pm

but I do not have this one I showed.
Yes the one I showed is made in CHINA....

I just did not under stand his question right.

orvet · Post by **orvet** » Mon Jun 11, 2007 10:18 pm

No problem Ken.

He was looking for the value of one of the folders that was made in Ireland.

Redferd,
Here is a link to Collectors of Schrade, Larry's website. If I am correct, yours should e the bottom knife on this flier.
http://www.collectors-of-schrades-r.us/ ... -CP202.htm

Is that the one?

Dale

redferd · Post by **redferd** » Tue Jun 12, 2007 1:46 pm

Thanks for the replies. Much appreciated. I looked at the sites. I don't recall the blade being black? The bubble or blister pack had that info on the back of the card inside. I know it said it was made in Ireland tho the card was printed in China. I think I'd like to get one and see if the blade steel is good? The one that is pictured on the post is not the one I saw at the store. The one Ken posted. I guess it is the model SX4 or SX4B? If I can get one, I'll post a picture of it. Thanks again.

orvet · Post by **orvet** » Tue Jun 12, 2007 2:20 pm

The SX4S was probably the last china knife I EDC-ed. I was just getting back into collecting, after a 15 year hiatus, & just getting into Schrade. I saw the knife, bought it, & carried it, not even realizing that Schrade had them made in china.

I actually liked the steel (for inexpensive stainless) & liked the feel of the knife. My left hand doesn't work well & so I like a one handed knife. The thing I didn't like about it was that the handle tends to start looking pretty bad in very short order. It scratches, scrapes & gets dirty, pretty fast if you carry & use it.

I would say it is about worth the $10...............I don't think it is worth the $25 MSRP of 2004. If you are a Schrade collector, they have a place in Schrade history.................not everything Schrade made was great.

Just my $.02.
I hope it helps,
Dale

redferd · Post by **redferd** » Tue Jun 12, 2007 2:32 pm

It helps, Dale. Thanks. I never thought of myself as a "collector" but I guess I do collect knives? I've had a penknife in my pocket since ...forever... as far as I can remember. I have been oiling them and bagging them over the years. Some that I've run across I didn't even know I had. It is a fun hobby if kept "under control". I can't seem to keep it under control tho.

justold52 · Post by **justold52** » Wed Jun 13, 2007 3:41 am

...What ???.."I can't seem to keep it under control tho."

What is this control thing? I buy a knife that looks like it will make me HAPPY...

..Then when I get her, she does make me happy.
I hold her ,rub her, clean her, and Ren wax her. That makes me happy.
Then I see one more, or two that make me happy too. So your are not the only one with this ILLNESS...

TTT · Post by **TTT** » Wed Jun 13, 2007 9:27 pm

There is an Ebay store selling the Ireland made Schrade Badger black blade/non-serrated for $11.99 currently.

Excuse me new to board hello all!

redferd · Post by **redferd** » Wed Jun 13, 2007 9:36 pm

Hi TTT and welcome to the forum.