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SCHRADE KNIFE QUESTION ? ? ?

Posted: Sun Dec 31, 2006 7:26 pm
by MITCH RAPP
8) Hey! Orvet or El lobo, can one of you guys give me a ball park guess

on the date of this knife? This is the first time I tried a scanner to post a

picture. You can click on it for enlargement.

Thanks Much!

Posted: Sun Dec 31, 2006 8:19 pm
by stockman
Hello Mitch, The pic was good I have been trying my scanner but my pics are not as good as yours. Got any tips? Seems like mine are different every time, even the size changes!!! I have a Epson RX620 for whatever that is worth. I don't do well with this tech stuff.

Thanks Stockman

Posted: Sun Dec 31, 2006 8:30 pm
by MITCH RAPP
8) Hello stockman! To tell you the truth I don't do that well with tec stuff

either. I have a LEXMARK X 5150, Copier/scanner/fax/e-mail/dishwasher.

I think I paid around $90.00 for it about five or so years ago. All I do is

lay the knife on the glass and scan and then I play with the contrast and

brightness once I have the picture uploaded to my computer screen. I

guess you can search for the sweet spot on your scanner glass and also

try different colored sheets of paper to use behind your knife, to help

with the detail. ::tu::

Posted: Sun Dec 31, 2006 9:34 pm
by El Lobo
Hi Mitch,

How long have you had the knife?

It looks like a fairly modern version of the 505 used for scrimshaw...but the brass bolsters and different pin combination, and no model #...??? Could be a parts, or Work in Progress knife from near the end of days.

Maybe one of the others will have one like it with some history.

Bill

Posted: Sun Dec 31, 2006 10:59 pm
by MITCH RAPP
8) Hello Bill;

I just bought the knife at a yard sale down the street from my house,

yesterday. I was out walking the dog and while passing by I shouted out

Do you have any pocket knives for sale? This little grey haired lady said

yes I have this one for $5.00 if you don't think thats to much? All I had

was a 10 dollar bill on me so I told her to keep the change. She was

happy and I was happy. The knife looks like it's never even been

sharpened. She had it wrapped in what looked like a white gym sock. I

told her she could keep the sock! :lol:

Posted: Sun Dec 31, 2006 11:50 pm
by sunburst
Wow that is one fantastic looking knife for 10 bucks, nice bonus while walking the dog ::tu:: ::tu::

Your picture or scan is first class too, whatever you are doing, keep on doing it the sameway..

Sunburst

Posted: Mon Jan 01, 2007 1:46 am
by nmikash
Great find for $10. And nice of you to give more than was asked. ::tu::

Nick