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I found this Schrade Walden 165OT after someone decided they would "customize" the knife. Their idea of customizing consisted of etching an alligator hide type pattern on the blade, probably using a diluted solution of ferric chloride. Fortunately there etching was not very deep and it was relatively easy to remove. I had a bunch of knives laying out that I had sorted through choosing which ones I wanted to customize for the upcoming OKCA show. I had the Schrade Walden laying beside a Schrade 165OT, which was a brand-new old stock knife from a Schrade display circa 1973-1974.
Guess what when I started to work on the knife I grabbed the Schrade Walden instead of the Schrade…
It wasn't until I had the handle off that I noticed I was working on the Schrade Walden instead of the Schrade. I think a good portion of the creative process is to be able to take a mistake and turn it into an asset instead of in liability. And that's what I tried to do with this.

I put some nice stag on this 165OT Schrade Walden and I was very pleased with the results.
The original sheath had 'MAX' engraved across the front of it so I found a new sheath on eBay. Course I use the mosaic pins and to add a little sparkle. I think it was tasteful without overdoing it, but as always I would love to know what our AAPK members think of it.

I hope you enjoy the pictures.

Right up front, I'll say it is a fine looking knife!
Dale, you'd disappoint folks if it wasn't top notch!
Treefarmer

I love it!! Beautiful craftsmanship!!

I'm glad for the up coming show as it is providing us with a great show. And no intro bands before the main event just great looking work. I like it Dale. And now because of you slight of hand in picking up the unintended knife I will get to see the alligator knife restored as well. I bet it doesn't last long at the show.

Thanks for the feedback guys.
If I didn't know better I think you liked it.

doglegg wrote: And now because of you slight of hand in picking up the unintended knife I will get to see the alligator knife restored as well. I bet it doesn't last long at the show.

Actually this Schrade Walden is the knife that had the alligator pattern etched into the blade. I was very happy that it wasn't too deep and that I was able to get it out without having to buff the blade down to nothing.

That's a straight up beauty, Dale!

That's a beautiful piece of stag! It came out awesome!!!

Sure is...….that came out really awesome, them 165's IMO are next to near the perfect designed hunting knife and the stag does it true justice - I think it turned out great Dale -

P.S. I think they deserve a better sheath too - IMO ~ Maybe one day I'll get around to doing one of these - I sure like them ~

Looks great. I like the overall darkness in the stag with the lighter highlights.

Thanks guys! As always I appreciate the feedback.
If I wasn't pressed for time I would try to make a sheath for it. But the time it takes for me to make a sheath at my current proficiency and skill level is nearly as long as it takes me to do the knife itself. Practice builds perfection, I guess I just need more practice at it.
I have a Remington will be posting soon that I made the sheath for, but it's a different design than the Schrade sheath.