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The Schrade that never was
Posted: Thu Feb 05, 2009 4:11 am
by muskrat man
It is my understanding that schrade went under before the XT4 was actually produced. However some blanks were stamped and tempered before they kicked the bucket. A fellow sent me a blank a while back and I got to doing it today. I first ground the blade, then added satin finished black linen micarta handles. I enjoyed this project.
Re: The Schrade that never was
Posted: Thu Feb 05, 2009 3:20 pm
by BIGHEAD
SWEET
Re: The Schrade that never was
Posted: Thu Feb 05, 2009 6:52 pm
by justold52
Could you show use a flat view.
I woulder what kind of sheath to fit it in.
Is the handle 4" and the blade 4 3/4" ???
Re: The Schrade that never was
Posted: Fri Feb 06, 2009 12:14 am
by Hukk
Nice work!
Do you know what kind of steel they used for the blank - which stainless (I think) it is. I have a couple blanks back in the shop, but they are not marked XT4. They are the same blanks.
Re: The Schrade that never was
Posted: Fri Feb 06, 2009 3:21 pm
by muskrat man
Hey Ken that's the only pic I have at the moment.
Hukk, not sure what type of SS they used it's marked schrade + which definately means it's stainless, I just don't know the exact type of ss
Re: The Schrade that never was
Posted: Fri Feb 06, 2009 4:16 pm
by Hukk
I'll have to do some research - it is a long term project. I have a couple other blades that are stainless I believe. I can try for a proper heat treat/temper on those blanks first. I would rather work on those XT4 blanks knowing a bit more. Mine are just stamped out, ready to grind.
Re: The Schrade that never was
Posted: Thu Dec 17, 2020 8:05 pm
by jxr1197
Reviving an old thread with a new pic - Muskrat Man gets credit for this one too.