I got a chance to stick a new blade in my 123OT

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I got a chance to stick a new blade in my 123OT

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I got a chance to get in my shop last weekend and work on the 123OT that had a tipped and poorly re-shaped blade.

Here is what it looked like when I rescued it from the bay.

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Sorry.... that is the best pics I have of the "before".... Those are the seller's pics.
I got a bunch of 123OT blades from a guy on ebay. I love the feel and look of this little "Pocket Hunter".
SO.... here she is with her new blade installed. (it's in my pocket this morning!)

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Thanks for looking !!

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LOVE it!! Great job!! ::tu::
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WOW looks like a brand new knife!
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Nice save! Looks like brand new and now it’s ready for use.
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Thanks for the kind words everyone!

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Looks Great!!
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Super job OC. ::tu::
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MUCH Better!

I want to try a mid-size Folding Hunter, and I prefer the Schrade to the Case. I'm tempted to try a 123OT in the form of the much less expensive Taylor version since Tractor Supply has them as the Christmas special knife this year, but I don't like putting any money in these Chinese Schrades. So, if I want to try a midsize Folding Hunter, I might as well go with the Case.

I think I'm better off getting a beater and having a new blade (and handles) put on it.
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Re: I got a chance to stick a new blade in my 123OT

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cody6268 wrote: ↑Mon Dec 13, 2021 6:22 pm
I want to try a mid-size Folding Hunter, and I prefer the Schrade to the Case. I'm tempted to try a 123OT in the form of the much less expensive Taylor version since Tractor Supply has them as the Christmas special knife this year, but I don't like putting any money in these Chinese Schrades. So, if I want to try a midsize Folding Hunter, I might as well go with the Case.
The USA Schrade 123OT is a hard one to find. I have 3 including this one.
Schrade only made them for 4 years (1984 - 1988) but they must not have made a lot of them. The price back then was $75.

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Meridian_Mike wrote: ↑Mon Dec 13, 2021 6:53 pm
cody6268 wrote: ↑Mon Dec 13, 2021 6:22 pm
I want to try a mid-size Folding Hunter, and I prefer the Schrade to the Case. I'm tempted to try a 123OT in the form of the much less expensive Taylor version since Tractor Supply has them as the Christmas special knife this year, but I don't like putting any money in these Chinese Schrades. So, if I want to try a midsize Folding Hunter, I might as well go with the Case.
The USA Schrade 123OT is a hard one to find. I have 3 including this one.
Schrade only made them for 4 years (1984 - 1988) but they must not have made a lot of them. The price back then was $75.

::uc::

Which was a huge amount with inflation factored in, given the Case Mid Folding Hunter, before Case started mostly offering just the assisted open versions, is that now.
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I looked for a 123OT that I could afford for a long time. Finally paid $65 for (same model I think) a USA Schrade - fancy with bone handles and engraving of Statue of Liberty on the blade. Too nice to use or carry, just my luck.
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Very fine looking knife! Good job.

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Looks awesome!
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Nice job Mike! ::tu::
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doglegg wrote: ↑Mon Dec 13, 2021 5:23 pm Super job OC. ::tu::
Mike did a nice job on that one.
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OLDE CUTLER wrote: ↑Tue Dec 14, 2021 1:47 pm
doglegg wrote: ↑Mon Dec 13, 2021 5:23 pm Super job OC. ::tu::
Mike did a nice job on that one.
Oooops. :oops: :oops:
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