All About Pocket Knives

bill schrade wrote: ↑Mon May 25, 2020 4:10 pm Hi guys,
FYI those copper blades were made of Beryllium Copper. It was also used to make the springs in automatic knives. Beryllium dust is a known carcinogen and causes damage to lungs, liver and kidneys. It's safe in solid state. Blades of Beryllium Copper and Brass were used in the blasting field as they didn't spark causing an accidental explosion.

bill schrade wrote: ↑Mon May 25, 2020 4:10 pm Hi guys,
FYI those copper blades were made of Beryllium Copper. It was also used to make the springs in automatic knives. Beryllium dust is a known carcinogen and causes damage to lungs, liver and kidneys. It's safe in solid state. Blades of Beryllium Copper and Brass were used in the blasting field as they didn't spark causing an accidental explosion.

joeradza wrote: ↑Tue May 26, 2020 2:15 pm I’m just an average sharpener but that usually is more than adequate. But this one I managed to get scary sharp.

New_Windsor_NY wrote: ↑Tue May 26, 2020 5:53 pm

joeradza wrote: ↑Tue May 26, 2020 2:15 pm I’m just an average sharpener but that usually is more than adequate. But this one I managed to get scary sharp.

Sometimes I think these knives look better without the spacer/guard.
Looks good joeradza.

joeradza wrote: ↑Tue May 26, 2020 6:17 pm

New_Windsor_NY wrote: ↑Tue May 26, 2020 5:53 pm

joeradza wrote: ↑Tue May 26, 2020 2:15 pm I’m just an average sharpener but that usually is more than adequate. But this one I managed to get scary sharp.

Sometimes I think these knives look better without the spacer/guard.
Looks good joeradza.

You're right Skip. The color cheapens the look. But we like to collect the most mint we can find, so red it is. Do you know if the small hawkbills with the different color guards and blade etch were special orders? A few more questions. Do you know if there is any idea of how many were made and what they originally sold for? And, have you eve td seen a copy of the book George Schrade and what he meant to the industry? As you can tell I'm stuck at home and bored stiff.

New_Windsor_NY wrote: ↑Tue May 26, 2020 9:21 pm

joeradza wrote: ↑Tue May 26, 2020 6:17 pm

New_Windsor_NY wrote: ↑Tue May 26, 2020 5:53 pm

Sometimes I think these knives look better without the spacer/guard.
Looks good joeradza.

You're right Skip. The color cheapens the look. But we like to collect the most mint we can find, so red it is. Do you know if the small hawkbills with the different color guards and blade etch were special orders? A few more questions. Do you know if there is any idea of how many were made and what they originally sold for? And, have you eve td seen a copy of the book George Schrade and what he meant to the industry? As you can tell I'm stuck at home and bored stiff.

I'll answer your questions one at a time. Hawkbills with different color guards and blade etch as special orders, I have no idea. I don't know how many were made or what they originally sold for. I have not seen a copy of the George Schrade book. Sorry, I know you expected answers, I have none.

New_Windsor_NY wrote: ↑Wed May 27, 2020 3:20 pm This morning, this knife got added to the collection. It's a GEO SCHRADE, single blade/fish scaler, wire handle pocket knife. This one has two tang stamps. It required very little cleaning. I took some pictures and here it is.

joeradza wrote: ↑Wed May 27, 2020 4:41 pm

New_Windsor_NY wrote: ↑Wed May 27, 2020 3:20 pm This morning, this knife........

Good one Skip.

BWT wrote: ↑Wed May 27, 2020 10:45 pm Very nice Skip

doglegg wrote: ↑Thu May 28, 2020 1:53 am Knice fish knife.

BWT wrote: ↑Tue Jun 02, 2020 10:02 pm Very nice Skip

New_Windsor_NY wrote: ↑Fri Jun 05, 2020 1:17 am I just obtained this scout style, utensil kit for best offer. I normally don't bid on or buy these kits, unless there's a knife I need. I'm not sure about the date(s) on the knife and fork. This is NOT meant in a nasty way, here is the seller's description.

"Here We Have A Vintage Pouch Made from Pigskin Chow Kit With Wire Frame Folding Fork, Knife And Simpson Nickel Silver Spoon. Have Seen Several of These Wire Frame Knives Most Are Marked Geo. Schrade These Are Only Marked With A Patent Date Of (Very Hard To Read So Guessing A Little Bit) 3-31-35 .Utensils Are All In Good Condition Could Use A Good Cleaning And Polish If So Desired And Pouch Is Dry Needs Oil. Please Let Our Pictures Be The Best Description Of This Item. Please Continue To Visit Our Listings And Please Remember We Always Combine Shipping. If You Have Questions On This Or Any Of Our Items Please Ask."

I don't think I've ever seen ANY of these types of knives, I don't know about the forks, stamped with a 1935 patent date. The tang stamp on the knife looks like one that I don't have. I can't wait to get this utensil kit!

Papa Bones wrote: ↑Sat Jun 06, 2020 8:48 pm

New_Windsor_NY wrote: ↑Fri Jun 05, 2020 1:17 am I just obtained this scout style, utensil kit.....

Wow.......Just Wow. Dang Skip, I just finished going through the last 5 pages I've missed since I've been out taking care of business. Between you, Joeradza , You guys have been finding some nice ones.

doglegg wrote: ↑Sun Jun 07, 2020 12:57 am Cool pick up Skip. I'll have to dig mine out and see how it is stamped. I know there is nothing on my spoon.