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Here is anpther Schatt fixed blade. Outers Pattern made in 2001. Forgot I had untill I started cleaning knives.

Madmarco wrote: ↑Wed Nov 20, 2024 10:56 pm That's one beautiful knife, Dave, use it well!
Pray tell, what is a "Gimp" shield, or at least why is it called that? Thanks!

I honestly don't know Marco!! Most shields you can kinda see how they got their name. I do know that, that shield has been called a "gimp" since the 70's at least when I got into collecting. GEC calls it a "Banner" which makes some sense to me. I've been searching for a list of shields with names and diagrams for a while now and can't seem to locate a good one. I know I've seen one before but can't remember where and can't find it again!
Levine's #4 only shows 3 shield with names on pg 13. A Crest, gimp and a bar. I asked the list question on the General forum but so far no luck.


Dave

Thanks for trying all the same, Dave!
I have something rattling around in my head that's telling me you might have seen a list of shields with diagrams right here in a forum, but I can't be certain it was here. You'd think that since the term "Gimp" shield has been around since the 70's, there would be piles of information about it somewhere. Good luck with your search!

robpa wrote: ↑Fri Nov 22, 2024 3:25 pm Here is anpther Schatt fixed blade. Outers Pattern made in 2001. Forgot I had untill I started cleaning knives.

I dig it!

Madmarco wrote: ↑Wed Nov 20, 2024 10:56 pm That's one beautiful knife, Dave, use it well!
Pray tell, what is a "Gimp" shield, or at least why is it called that? Thanks!

Hope you can read this, my modern knife friend. From Price & Zalesky's Official Price Guide to Collector Knives, 15th Edition.

Upon enlargement I was able to read it just fine, John, thanks you so much, buddy, I was certain there was someone who had charts like yours, just couldn't remember who.
***ATTENTION DAVE / KNOWTRACKS*** , please see this chart for your own information.