It's In The Mail

[New_Windsor_NY]

I just bought, for best offer, this GEO SCHRADE, single blade, wire handle pocket knife. When it arrives, I'll clean it if it's necessary. But it looks like it in pretty decent condition. I'll take some pictures and post them in the appropriate location(s).

[Papa Bones]

I made an offer for a Girl Scout Geo Schrade Mess Kit and the seller accepted. It's on it's way. Hopefully be here Tuesday. The picture is from the sellers post.
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That's a nice lking Girl Scout utensil kit Papa Bones. You are now clinically addicted.

Naaaaaa..... I can quit anytime I want. Just have to wait until I decide about another I'm looking at.

[New_Windsor_NY]

Tonight I acquired this knife for best offer. It's an EAGLE KNIFE COMPANY, single blade pocket knife. This style of knife is a "cousin" of similar made knives by the ALLEN CUTLERY COMPANY and GEO SCHRADE. I can't really tell from the seller's pictures, what condition this knife is in, physically or cosmetically. The last picture is of the two EAGLE KNIFE COMPANY knives that I currently have. I'll check it out when I receive it, do what's needed if anything, take some pictures and post them in the appropriate location(s).

[New_Windsor_NY]

Last night I purchased both of these knives for best offer. One is a CRAFTSMAN 9494 and the other is a SCHRADE WALDEN 863 (possibly not stamped 863), with a CRAFTSMAN 9494 etched main blade. Both are 3 blade, swelled center, "whittler" pocket knives. They both look like they're in very good condition and won't need any cleaning. When I receive them, both will get a thorough inspection. I will take pictures and post them in the appropriate location(s).

[Papa Bones]

Last night I purchased both of these knives for best offer. One is a CRAFTSMAN 9494 and the other is a SCHRADE WALDEN 863 (not stamped 863), with a CRAFTSMAN 9494 etched main blade. Both are 3 blade, swelled center, "whittler" pocket knives. They both look like they're in very good condition and won't need any cleaning. When I receive them, both will get a thorough inspection. I will take pictures and post them in the appropriate location(s).

Beautiful Set!! Hard to find those Craftsman in that good of shape. Me Likey!!

[New_Windsor_NY]

Last night I purchased both of these knives for best offer. One is a CRAFTSMAN 9494 and the other is a SCHRADE WALDEN 863 (not stamped 863), with a CRAFTSMAN 9494 etched main blade. Both are 3 blade, swelled center, "whittler" pocket knives. They both look like they're in very good condition and won't need any cleaning. When I receive them, both will get a thorough inspection. I will take pictures and post them in the appropriate location(s).

Beautiful Set!! Hard to find those Craftsman in that good of shape. Me Likey!!

Thank you Papa Bones.

[doglegg]

Skip, two good ones. You are getting to be the king of 9494's. Interesting no tang stamp but a blade etch.

[New_Windsor_NY]

Skip, two good ones. You are getting to be the king of 9494's. Interesting no tang stamp but a blade etch.

Thank you Floyd. Both knives have tang stamps. More pictures on the "Camillus 72 Clones" thread.

[doglegg]

Skip, I am a master of 'what I meant to say' post. I meant to say now you have one with a Craftsman shield and a schrade tang stamp, and one with a Schrade tang stamp and a Craftsman 9494 blade etch and no craftsman shield and some with a Craftsman shield and tang stamp. Is that a confusing enough statement? Quite the variety of shield, tang stamp and blade etch.

[TPK]

Last night I purchased both of these knives for best offer. One is a CRAFTSMAN 9494 and the other is a SCHRADE WALDEN 863 (possibly not stamped 863), with a CRAFTSMAN 9494 etched main blade. Both are 3 blade, swelled center, "whittler" pocket knives. They both look like they're in very good condition and won't need any cleaning. When I receive them, both will get a thorough inspection. I will take pictures and post them in the appropriate location(s).

Nice Buddy! Congrats!

[Steve Warden]

Sweet skores, Skip!

[New_Windsor_NY]

Last night I purchased both of these knives for best offer. One is a CRAFTSMAN 9494 and the other is a SCHRADE WALDEN 863 (possibly not stamped 863), with a CRAFTSMAN 9494 etched main blade. Both are 3 blade, swelled center, "whittler" pocket knives. They both look like they're in very good condition and won't need any cleaning. When I receive them, both will get a thorough inspection. I will take pictures and post them in the appropriate location(s).

Nice Buddy! Congrats!

Thank you Tom.

Skip, I am a master of 'what I meant to say' post. I meant to say now you have one with a Craftsman shield and a schrade tang stamp, and one with a Schrade tang stamp and a Craftsman 9494 blade etch and no craftsman shield and some with a Craftsman shield and tang stamp. Is that a confusing enough statement? Quite the variety of shield, tang stamp and blade etch.

What's the saying? Variety is the spice of life. Now I have to go through the "punishing ordeal" of looking to see what I actually DO have. Thank you Floyd.

Sweet skores, Skip!

Thank you Steve.

[Papa Bones]

What's the saying? Variety is the spice of life. Now I have to go through the "punishing ordeal" of looking to see what I actually DO have. Thank you Floyd.

If your like I am, occasionally you go back through what you have and find something you forgot you had

[New_Windsor_NY]

What's the saying? Variety is the spice of life. Now I have to go through the "punishing ordeal" of looking to see what I actually DO have. Thank you Floyd.

If your like I am, occasionally you go back through what you have and find something you forgot you had

I can pretty much remember what knives I have. I just can't remember every combination of shield and tang stamp.

[cody6268]

I like having bladeless options available when having to go places where knives are not allowed, but things like metal detectors aren't used. If they are used, I just leave my stuff in the car. I don't fly. Myself and Murphy's Law have a bit of a too close for comfort relationship If I forget my tools, it's like going somewhere without underwear. I've gone places without my cellphone, glasses, and even wallet, but almost never my tools.

I had the Chinese-made version of the SwissTech for many years, but I found it had flaws, and the steel was cheap. While it was the first pliers-based multitool I carried daily, and it saw a lot of use, it was messed up from something stupid I did as a teen and these days, I only buy USA whenever possible these days (and I am trying to build a PC with as many USA components as possible after a Chinese Acer had faulty components out of the box) and B: I'd messed up the cutters as a teenager, cutting rebar binding wire.

This is the original USA-made offering made in the early 1990s. These are also good when I know I'll need pliers or a screwdriver, but just want to carry a very basic folder (usually a slim, lightweight Zytel-handle lockback) or a slim, light SAK like the Bantam. These offer more leverage and durability than the SAK, and stronger pliers than the keyring model Gerbers and Leathermans. There is also a tool made by Seber Manufacturing around the same time and is a similar design, called the Sebertool. The problem with that offering is that the wire cutters are horrible. They are too tiny to cut anything effectively and crimp more than cut. This one was only $8 shipped, and I decided, even after going overboard this month, I could still afford it.

[Papa Bones]

I like having bladeless options available when having to go places where knives are not allowed, but things like metal detectors aren't used. If they are used, I just leave my stuff in the car. I don't fly. Myself and Murphy's Law have a bit of a too close for comfort relationship If I forget my tools, it's like going somewhere without underwear. I've gone places without my cellphone, glasses, and even wallet, but almost never my tools.

I had the Chinese-made version of the SwissTech for many years, but I found it had flaws, and the steel was cheap. While it was the first pliers-based multitool I carried daily, and it saw a lot of use, it was messed up from something stupid I did as a teen and these days, I only buy USA whenever possible these days (and I am trying to build a PC with as many USA components as possible after a Chinese Acer had faulty components out of the box) and B: I'd messed up the cutters as a teenager, cutting rebar binding wire.

This is the original USA-made offering made in the early 1990s. These are also good when I know I'll need pliers or a screwdriver, but just want to carry a very basic folder (usually a slim, lightweight Zytel-handle lockback) or a slim, light SAK like the Bantam. These offer more leverage and durability than the SAK, and stronger pliers than the keyring model Gerbers and Leathermans. There is also a tool made by Seber Manufacturing around the same time and is a similar design, called the Sebertool. The problem with that offering is that the wire cutters are horrible. They are too tiny to cut anything effectively and crimp more than cut. This one was only $8 shipped, and I decided, even after going overboard this month, I could still afford it.

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Good choice. I have the 6 in 1 also and keep it clamped on my key ring. I've also got one of their X Drives that I keep in the glove box of my truck.

[WillyCamaro]

I like having bladeless options available when having to go places where knives are not allowed, but things like metal detectors aren't used. If they are used, I just leave my stuff in the car. I don't fly. Myself and Murphy's Law have a bit of a too close for comfort relationship If I forget my tools, it's like going somewhere without underwear. I've gone places without my cellphone, glasses, and even wallet, but almost never my tools.

I had the Chinese-made version of the SwissTech for many years, but I found it had flaws, and the steel was cheap. While it was the first pliers-based multitool I carried daily, and it saw a lot of use, it was messed up from something stupid I did as a teen and these days, I only buy USA whenever possible these days (and I am trying to build a PC with as many USA components as possible after a Chinese Acer had faulty components out of the box) and B: I'd messed up the cutters as a teenager, cutting rebar binding wire.

This is the original USA-made offering made in the early 1990s. These are also good when I know I'll need pliers or a screwdriver, but just want to carry a very basic folder (usually a slim, lightweight Zytel-handle lockback) or a slim, light SAK like the Bantam. These offer more leverage and durability than the SAK, and stronger pliers than the keyring model Gerbers and Leathermans. There is also a tool made by Seber Manufacturing around the same time and is a similar design, called the Sebertool. The problem with that offering is that the wire cutters are horrible. They are too tiny to cut anything effectively and crimp more than cut. This one was only $8 shipped, and I decided, even after going overboard this month, I could still afford it.

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You build a pc with American made components... .
I thought computer junk was all made in China, or at least Taiwan.

I'm needing to upgrade this pc processor in the near future (Acer Aspire A315-Special Gaming Edition ). Right now i'm running Intel Pentium 1.1 gkhz, boosted to 2000, bursts up to 2500. I purchased a dual-fan, metal cooling mat for it, deals with any overheating issues no problem. But I've learned my lesson, next time I buy a computer, it's going to be a built system. Cheaper, way more powerful, better cooling, and much more reliable. If you want to do some heavy gaming, like farming simulator, or DCS, you got to go built system. New gaming laptops are getting better, but they cost a fortune for what you get. For running home business, what i'm using right now is fine. Also ditch the wireless connections, direct cable is the way to go. I have so many issues with wi-fi anything. I plugged straight into the router and printer, no more down connections .
Ya, i'm kinda a computer geek... Like knives and mtbing .
Willy

[kootenay joe]

Skip, I am a master of 'what I meant to say' post. I meant to say now you have one with a Craftsman shield and a schrade tang stamp, and one with a Schrade tang stamp and a Craftsman 9494 blade etch and no craftsman shield and some with a Craftsman shield and tang stamp. Is that a confusing enough statement? Quite the variety of shield, tang stamp and blade etch.

YES ! Sears mixed & matched their patterns nearly every year, different liners (brass/steel), different blade arrangement, different etches, shield/no shield. different handles, bone color changes, etc. The Sears Craftsman knives are an impossible maze to sort out. There are tens of thousands of 'different' knives. Buy a few of the old Sears big catalogs and some have 2-3 pages of folding knives. The sketches and descriptions are accurate and can be used to date a knife quite specifically.
These knives would make for a fine dedicated collection. You would always be discovering new things. It involves Camillus, 'Schrade' Ulster & Imperial manufacturers and maybe a few Utica ?? (not sure).
kj

[cody6268]

I like having bladeless options available when having to go places where knives are not allowed, but things like metal detectors aren't used. If they are used, I just leave my stuff in the car. I don't fly. Myself and Murphy's Law have a bit of a too close for comfort relationship If I forget my tools, it's like going somewhere without underwear. I've gone places without my cellphone, glasses, and even wallet, but almost never my tools.

I had the Chinese-made version of the SwissTech for many years, but I found it had flaws, and the steel was cheap. While it was the first pliers-based multitool I carried daily, and it saw a lot of use, it was messed up from something stupid I did as a teen and these days, I only buy USA whenever possible these days (and I am trying to build a PC with as many USA components as possible after a Chinese Acer had faulty components out of the box) and B: I'd messed up the cutters as a teenager, cutting rebar binding wire.

This is the original USA-made offering made in the early 1990s. These are also good when I know I'll need pliers or a screwdriver, but just want to carry a very basic folder (usually a slim, lightweight Zytel-handle lockback) or a slim, light SAK like the Bantam. These offer more leverage and durability than the SAK, and stronger pliers than the keyring model Gerbers and Leathermans. There is also a tool made by Seber Manufacturing around the same time and is a similar design, called the Sebertool. The problem with that offering is that the wire cutters are horrible. They are too tiny to cut anything effectively and crimp more than cut. This one was only $8 shipped, and I decided, even after going overboard this month, I could still afford it.

s-l1600STUSAPT.jpg

You build a pc with American made components... .
I thought computer junk was all made in China, or at least Taiwan.

I'm needing to upgrade this pc processor in the near future (Acer Aspire A315-Special Gaming Edition ). Right now i'm running Intel Pentium 1.1 gkhz, boosted to 2000, bursts up to 2500. I purchased a dual-fan, metal cooling mat for it, deals with any overheating issues no problem. But I've learned my lesson, next time I buy a computer, it's going to be a built system. Cheaper, way more powerful, better cooling, and much more reliable. If you want to do some heavy gaming, like farming simulator, or DCS, you got to go built system. New gaming laptops are getting better, but they cost a fortune for what you get. For running home business, what i'm using right now is fine. Also ditch the wireless connections, direct cable is the way to go. I have so many issues with wi-fi anything. I plugged straight into the router and printer, no more down connections .
Ya, i'm kinda a computer geek... Like knives and mtbing .
Willy

I did too, but it appears there are a few parts being manufactured here, as well as a few PCs. COVID has finally brought China's actions to the world's attention, but in many ways, unfortunately, it is being ignored.

https://www.neweggbusiness.com/smartbuy ... n-america/


My Xfinity gateway has a ton of issues, it's why I too have the main PC attached via Ethernet, but the TVs (cable boxes get internet through the coaxial cable), my laptop, and cellphone are on Wifi.

What really sucks is that I bought the Acer as it should be able to run practically any game that I either had (including some on high settings; while I'm on low to medium on just about all of them) or was in my Steam wishlist (due to not having a computer that would run it; EmergeNYC is among those). I am ordering a replacement power supply, and also doubling the RAM from 8 to 16.

[cody6268]

I was browsing eBay yesterday for a Schrade Lake and Walker. Couldn't find one in my price range. I did, however, find a late '90s-early '00s 6OT Golden Bear under my search terms with nylon sheath that looks like it hadn't been used much, just set somewhere and the bolsters tarnished. The price. That's what surprised me. When I saw the $8 pricetag, I thought it was either a China model, or the current bid on an auction. Nope, Buy it Now. Shipping was also $8, but still, I felt $16 was cheap for a large USA Schrade.

Hopefully, it won't take much to get this black tarnish off. I am hoping the Cameo silverware polish that works on most other knives with heavily tarnished bolsters is enough.

[cody6268]

And, a Klein Electrician's Knife as my foks needed to get over a $35 threshold at Home Depot for free shipping. This will be my first new USA-made electrician's knife. As I already own several in this pattern; 4 Camillus, three Boker (one doesn't count; lost it a year ago, and haven't seen it sense, but it's in the house), two Craftsman (both of which made by Camillus), Case (Camillus-made 1986 62031LHR) two Schrade USA, an Imperial, a Kutmaster (which had been modified by my great-uncle to have two main blades, one shorter and narrower than the other for cutting yarn; he built these for the maintenance personnel at a mill he worked at), as well as Chinese-made ones from Rough Rider and Gardener-Bender, I think I need another TL-29 like I needed a hole in my head as my folks say.

$25 really isn't bad. Kutmaster (for Proto and Klein) as well as Bear are the only two people still making anything close to the TL-29 here anymore. Kutmaster is really the only one making a true TL-29 pattern these days; as the Bear version features a hawkbill blade. And, the Kutmaster still has a carbon steel blade, and maybe screwdriver (I've seen places that said the blade was carbon, and screwdriver was SS, and other places that said both were carbon). Bear is entirely 440A.

[WillyCamaro]

And, a Klein Electrician's Knife as my foks needed to get over a $35 threshold at Home Depot for free shipping. This will be my first new USA-made electrician's knife. As I already own several in this pattern; 4 Camillus, three Boker (one doesn't count; lost it a year ago, and haven't seen it sense, but it's in the house), two Craftsman (both of which made by Camillus), Case (Camillus-made 1986 62031LHR) two Schrade USA, an Imperial, a Kutmaster (which had been modified by my great-uncle to have two main blades, one shorter and narrower than the other for cutting yarn; he built these for the maintenance personnel at a mill he worked at), as well as Chinese-made ones from Rough Rider and Gardener-Bender, I think I need another TL-29 like I needed a hole in my head as my folks say.

$25 really isn't bad. Kutmaster (for Proto and Klein) as well as Bear are the only two people still making anything close to the TL-29 here anymore. Kutmaster is really the only one making a true TL-29 pattern these days; as the Bear version features a hawkbill blade. And, the Kutmaster still has a carbon steel blade, and maybe screwdriver (I've seen places that said the blade was carbon, and screwdriver was SS, and other places that said both were carbon). Bear is entirely 440A.


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Good looking and sounding TL Cody . That's one of the few knife patterns, I say you can't have too many of . The other one being vintage easy openers .
Did you know that Colonial Knife Company is still in business... Still owned by the great-grandson of the founders, still producing TL-29's, in there factory in Rhode Island?... They have contracts with the US, British, German militaries, and a few other countries if I can remember correctly. My younger bro ordered directly from them, they're fixed blade, tl, and camp king. All high quality knives, just like they've made them for the last 80+ years. He personally prefers the original tl to the new one, because they did change the pattern some. Fattened it up to modern military standards... I actually like the new one better, fit's my huge paws much better. And it's a very slick opening knife, fit n' finish is good at it can get, on a new $30, usa made pocket knife. I was surprised as heck too, when I found out they were still in business all these years later. They kept there heads on straight, not like Schrade/Imperial/Camillus .
Anyway,
Here's the link to there main site, all modern and up to date...
https://www.colonialknifecorp.com/
Why buy anything else, when you can buy the orignal .

[WillyCamaro]

I like having bladeless options available when having to go places where knives are not allowed, but things like metal detectors aren't used. If they are used, I just leave my stuff in the car. I don't fly. Myself and Murphy's Law have a bit of a too close for comfort relationship If I forget my tools, it's like going somewhere without underwear. I've gone places without my cellphone, glasses, and even wallet, but almost never my tools.

I had the Chinese-made version of the SwissTech for many years, but I found it had flaws, and the steel was cheap. While it was the first pliers-based multitool I carried daily, and it saw a lot of use, it was messed up from something stupid I did as a teen and these days, I only buy USA whenever possible these days (and I am trying to build a PC with as many USA components as possible after a Chinese Acer had faulty components out of the box) and B: I'd messed up the cutters as a teenager, cutting rebar binding wire.

This is the original USA-made offering made in the early 1990s. These are also good when I know I'll need pliers or a screwdriver, but just want to carry a very basic folder (usually a slim, lightweight Zytel-handle lockback) or a slim, light SAK like the Bantam. These offer more leverage and durability than the SAK, and stronger pliers than the keyring model Gerbers and Leathermans. There is also a tool made by Seber Manufacturing around the same time and is a similar design, called the Sebertool. The problem with that offering is that the wire cutters are horrible. They are too tiny to cut anything effectively and crimp more than cut. This one was only $8 shipped, and I decided, even after going overboard this month, I could still afford it.

s-l1600STUSAPT.jpg

You build a pc with American made components... .
I thought computer junk was all made in China, or at least Taiwan.

I'm needing to upgrade this pc processor in the near future (Acer Aspire A315-Special Gaming Edition ). Right now i'm running Intel Pentium 1.1 gkhz, boosted to 2000, bursts up to 2500. I purchased a dual-fan, metal cooling mat for it, deals with any overheating issues no problem. But I've learned my lesson, next time I buy a computer, it's going to be a built system. Cheaper, way more powerful, better cooling, and much more reliable. If you want to do some heavy gaming, like farming simulator, or DCS, you got to go built system. New gaming laptops are getting better, but they cost a fortune for what you get. For running home business, what i'm using right now is fine. Also ditch the wireless connections, direct cable is the way to go. I have so many issues with wi-fi anything. I plugged straight into the router and printer, no more down connections .
Ya, i'm kinda a computer geek... Like knives and mtbing .
Willy

I did too, but it appears there are a few parts being manufactured here, as well as a few PCs. COVID has finally brought China's actions to the world's attention, but in many ways, unfortunately, it is being ignored.

https://www.neweggbusiness.com/smartbuy ... n-america/


My Xfinity gateway has a ton of issues, it's why I too have the main PC attached via Ethernet, but the TVs (cable boxes get internet through the coaxial cable), my laptop, and cellphone are on Wifi.

What really sucks is that I bought the Acer as it should be able to run practically any game that I either had (including some on high settings; while I'm on low to medium on just about all of them) or was in my Steam wishlist (due to not having a computer that would run it; EmergeNYC is among those). I am ordering a replacement power supply, and also doubling the RAM from 8 to 16.

Thank you for the link Cody . It's restored my "faith" in computers...

Glade intel's chips are being made in the US . Now AMD need's to make the move back state side... That way we'll, completely take away the ability for china to control/imbed spy software in most of the chips out there. Still doesn't help that are motherboards are still built over there, at least if they were move to Taiwan, would solve a lot of headaches.
I hate the CPC, but I admit, i'm still supporting them with the dollars, every time I purchase something made over there. And they know it . Free people around the world like "cheap" stuff... If we as a society wake up and realise, it's not cheap to buy from china, for most products they turn out of the slave labor camps, that we all are supporting with are $$$. If we as a people, even moved back 10% of are manufacturing, that would really squeeze them. And with everything that's happened over the last few months, I think most regular joe's have woken up, and smelled the coffee. It's the greedy elite, that's who's the problem, they sell out they're companies/countries for a quick buck, while everyone else suffers. Never changes, never will.
Sorry for the little rant folks . Been thinking bout all this for a long time now, ever since I was a young kid. I've loved learning about history, especially economic history, for as long as I can remember. I guess being homeschooled, by a pretty stable mom and pop, have helped my critical thinking skills, and inquisitive curiosity.
Ok, back to the regular "It's In The Mail' program...

[New_Windsor_NY]

I just added this knife to my south of the border collection. It is a PASTOR ALEMAN (German Shepherd), single blade pocket knife. This knife "brand" is part of the Imperial Mexico story/connection. It appears to be in pretty good condition. When I receive it, I'll give it the once over, take some pictures and post them in the appropriate location(s).

[cody6268]

I just added this knife to my south of the border collection. It is a PASTOR ALEMAN (German Shepherd), single blade pocket knife. This knife "brand" is part of the Imperial Mexico story/connection. It appears to be in pretty good condition. When I receive it, I'll give it the once over, take some pictures and post them in the appropriate location(s).

That looks like quite a sturdy pattern!