KNIFE FINDS OF THE DAY

[doglegg]

Ann you are the female Scott when it comes to finding a pile of knives. And that's a compliment. Good pick ups

[davekop]

Can anybody provide some information on this Cadillac Craftsman knife? The tang stamp is "Schrade Walden NY". I can find pictures on line, but no details or descriptions.

[jerryd6818]

Can anybody provide some information on this Cadillac Craftsman knife? The tang stamp is "Schrade Walden NY". I can find pictures on line, but no details or descriptions.

Welcome to AAPK. Glad to have you aboard.

The only thing I know about it is, I have one in pretty much factory condition. Wish I could be of more help. (Please excuse the poor pictures.)

[TripleF]

Cool stufff fellas!!!

From the flea markert today:

[dlr110]

Way to go Scott, those are some great finds!!!

[jmh58]

Scott.. I am sooo liking that CASE Razor..
John

[WillyCamaro]

Same here John, and that barlow ticks all the edc boxes for me, great finds Scott
Willy

[TripleF]

Scott.. I am sooo liking that CASE Razor..
John

If you want it....let mer know. I ain't collectin' it!!

[edge213]

Cool stufff fellas!!!

From the flea markert today:

Sending a pm.

[bladecollectorr]

Parker Frost U.S.A. American Eagle line. Salesman sample case. I think there were about 3000 of these made, not for sure. All of the bone handle knives say Schrade on the back tangs.

Every knife in that case is an Imperial Knife Associated Companies product. Schrade patterns and Frontier patterns. Great set! I want one!

Can anybody provide some information on this Cadillac Craftsman knife? The tang stamp is "Schrade Walden NY". I can find pictures on line, but no details or descriptions.

I have no specific knowledge regarding when these were made but educated inferences can be drawn.

The "Schrade Walden" tang stamp itself dates it from 1946 to 1973. The knife is a variation on the 2-7/8" senator pattern Schrade called the 778 or 778-SS or 778RB. Same knife, different model numbers at different times.

The standard 778 had a flexible nail-file instead of the second pen blade. It first showed up in available catalogs in 1953 and stayed there with some minor name changes right through to 1973.

The presence of a "Razor Blade Stainless" etch would narrow the date a bit as they didn't add the RB suffix until the 1965 catalog when it became the 778RB to fit their stainless campaign of the era. An etched knife would likely be 1965-1973.

1953 catalog

1965 catalog

1973 catalog

Your knife would have been a SFO (Special Factory Order) commisioned by Cadillac itself or a dealer etc to be given out as a freebie to good factory workers or perhaps dealer repairmen or everybody at a certain conference etc. It's an SFO because that's not a standard catalog blade configuration so it's not just a 778 with "Cadillac Craftsman" put on it.

Chrysler handed out the knife pictured below to their dealer mechanics at at least one conference. Same sort of deal.

[jerryd6818]

Same, same the Miracle Whip series. Started in 1937, ended in 1988. They are 778's as well.

[TripleF]

Same, same the Miracle Whip series. Started in 1937, ended in 1988. They are 778's as well.

Cool collection Jerry!!!

Found this ZT at the pawn shop today...

[jerryd6818]

Holy cats, Scott. You're becoming Mr. Downtown Brown. Moving up into the classy neighborhood.

[edge213]

You can never go wrong with a ZT.

[jerryd6818]

Wouldn't mind having one but I've never been able to cut loose with the prices the ZT's bring.

[TripleF]

Holy cats, Scott. You're becoming Mr. Downtown Brown. Moving up into the classy neighborhood.

Right....I know. I'm like, easy killer. Anyhow, she just sold on the bay!!!

[djknife13]

Case Tested 6265 from a local auction.____Dave

[Jdub]

Case Tested 6265 from a local auction.____Dave

Now that’s a very very nice knife sir!!! Great find
Looks like the bone is from the end of the Bradford era. This jigging is found on Bradford era knives. Nice early example.

[KnifeSlinger#81]

Case Tested 6265 from a local auction.____Dave

You done good!

[doglegg]

Case Tested 6265 from a local auction.____Dave

Dave, is that the knife you were talking about in the first cup diner? It looks like it would be worth working a couple of extra hours for that one. Very lovely. Glad you persevered.

[djknife13]

Thanks, yeah, that's the one. And there were a lot of extra hours.____Dave

[TripleF]

These lots

[treefarmer]

Scott, those in the top picture are some "real" knives, not sure about the bottom picture.
Let back up a post or two and drool over Dave's beautiful 6265, Wow!! Congratulations, that ought to keep y'all warm up there in that snow country.
Treefarmer

[TripleF]

LOL....Philip!

Hit an estate sale and a couple pawn shops today....

That US camp/scout all metal in the lower left corner is stamped Q1986

[jerryd6818]

What about the Kershaw butchering kit? I've never seen one of those before. I'm thinking these deer hunters would be jumping all over that.