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.
Nice Mr. Orvet. Have not seen one of those with the big pins, or at least I've not noticed before.
Chris i woke last night to the sound of thunder
how far off i sat and wondered
started humming a song from nineteen sixty two
aint it funny how the night moves
I'm fairly new to knife collecting, and I have recently bought about a dozen pocket knives lately- of various brands.
This one that I got today from an antique store is my 1st Schrade! It's a no. 7703, according to a listing in a 1926 Schrade catalog I saw on-line. It really looks like it has 'been there'!
Enjoy!
John
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Here are a few we recently picked up for the KEEPER Pile...
Well... Until Dad sneaks them out when I'm not looking.. Gotta watch him like a Hawk. LOL
A speck here and there but Hey.. You can't have everything!
some of the folks in the chatroom thought ya'll could date this stamp
it came to here as attachment ;hope to get better at this pooter soon
thanks to all; I think its kinda old
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two things drive a blacksmith to drink...
poundin' cold steel
and pushin' a dull rasp.
don't let 'em kick ya in the head.
I think it is too but that's just an opinion. Sorry I can't help you with verifiable information on the age but I can welcome you to AAPK. Glad to have you aboard.
Neat trick with the magnifying glass. I'll have to store that away in the ole brain cage.
Forged on the anvil of discipline.
The Few. The Proud.
Jerry D.
This country has become more about sub-groups than about it's unity as a nation.
"The #72 pattern has got to be pretty close to the perfect knife."
--T.J. Murphy 2012
TY for the response bamafan or buck on the chat last nite were likewise surprised by the magnifying glass ; old boy scout trick I had in my hat. was my first time to picture a knife so was not prejudiced. they told me to get a camera with the flower thingy on it for the closer work on the knives and it worked out great. hopefully somebody will have an idea about the date; will post another pic of the entire knife including the broken pen blade.
thanks again
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two things drive a blacksmith to drink...
poundin' cold steel
and pushin' a dull rasp.
don't let 'em kick ya in the head.