Schrade tang stamps

[Beag1eGal]

Is it my imagination, or does it seem like Schrade Old Timer collectors are more interested in the 3 line tang stamp than a 2 line?
I do not see any difference in the years they were produced.
Maybe they really are not more interested in the 3 lines but it seems they are bringing more $$ on some sites.

[Shearer]

In the Schrade Old Timers Knives.
For example:
Schrade Walden NY USA has the 8OT on the other side 1959- 1973
Schrade NY USA 8OT 1973 to about 1980
Schrade USA 80T around 1980 to closed 2004


Grant

[tongueriver]

They might want a little more for that 1959r. LOL

[Beag1eGal]

Thanks guys.. appreciate the info.

[Meridian_Mike]

LOL... funny you should post this about the Old Timers....

I am trying to figure out how to get my hands on a few stragglers for my collection...
Year model and tang stamp isn't a great concern of mine.... Just as long as it says "USA" on it.... LOL.

It's a slippery slope when it comes to tang stamps. The older the knife is dated from the tang stamp makes it more desirable for some collectors. THEN, you have to look at the condition of the blades. Factory fresh.... sharpened once.... heavily sharpened.... sharpened to a nub... All these factors go into the collect-ability (and VALUE) of a knife.

I have seen people put knives out for sale that have the old tang stamps but they blades are practically gone.... LOL.... If you ask they are quick to tell you, "This is an old one and really valuable."

Anyway, I guess to put it in a nutshell, the tang stamp does give you an age range for the time period it was made.

Mike

[Beag1eGal]

Mike, let me know what you are looking for please. (If that's ok to state.)
Thanks for everyone's info.

[Meridian_Mike]

Oh yes I would be glad to post my Old Timer "wants" here....LOL.

I have just in the last few days found some of the hard to find ones but I still need to locate a few.
These that are find were the ones that didn't sell very well so there is just not a lot of them out there.

I am looking for the ones listed in this thread....

viewtopic.php?f=64&t=60314

I am sure you have 3 or 4 of each you will sell cheap....right?

Mike

[KnifeSlinger#81]

The older the stamp the more desirable, to me and probably to most collectors, when the required condition of the knife is met. If the condition isn't perfect or near perfect then it becomes an impulse buy but the hole in the collection is not filled for me.