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Craftsman small jack knife...who made it?
Posted: Mon Sep 16, 2024 5:03 pm
by Bloodhound
I recently acquired a very nice Craftsman small Jack knife. It has great snap on both blades is tight and no wobble. I figured when I bought it, that is was likely a Schrade, but now that it is in hand, it doesn't look like a Schrade mane blade. I figured that folks here would have a better idea of the maker. like I said it is in good condition and wicked sharp!
Thanks
Re: Craftsman small jack knife...who made it?
Posted: Mon Sep 16, 2024 6:15 pm
by Ridgegrass
Looks something like a Camillus 21 without the threaded bolsters, 2-3/4" ?? J.O'.
Re: Craftsman small jack knife...who made it?
Posted: Mon Sep 16, 2024 6:39 pm
by edge213
Bloodhound wrote: ↑Mon Sep 16, 2024 5:03 pm
I recently acquired a very nice Craftsman small Jack knife. It has great snap on both blades is tight and no wobble. I figured when I bought it, that is was likely a Schrade, but now that it is in hand, it doesn't look like a Schrade mane blade. I figured that folks here would have a better idea of the maker. like I said it is in good condition and wicked sharp!
Thanks
The "jigging" of the delrin looks Schrade.
Also in the picture I don't see a pivot pin.
Re: Craftsman small jack knife...who made it?
Posted: Mon Sep 16, 2024 6:53 pm
by Bloodhound
I got an e-mail response that suggested that this might be an Ulster 180...
With the bevel on the top of the main blade, I wondered if it might have been a Western? It doesn't really matter as its going to be a user knife in my desk at work. It is small enough that it won't catch anyones attention/concern
Re: Craftsman small jack knife...who made it?
Posted: Mon Sep 16, 2024 7:12 pm
by Rockingkj
I 2nd the thought it is a Schrade made knife. Jigging right and no bolster pins. Nice little knife.
Re: Craftsman small jack knife...who made it?
Posted: Mon Sep 16, 2024 9:17 pm
by Reverand
I believe that it was made by Schrade. I have a couple of Craftsman knives with the same jigging pattern on the handles, same swedge on the main blade, and have the Swinden pins.
Re: Craftsman small jack knife...who made it?
Posted: Tue Sep 17, 2024 1:33 pm
by ea42
That's an Ulster model 180.
Eric
Re: Craftsman small jack knife...who made it?
Posted: Tue Sep 17, 2024 4:13 pm
by Bloodhound
Thank you all for your thoughts and information.
As I said I am very happy with my purchase. It will live in my brief case and be my office knife...after a quick clean up of the blades and such. I really like a 2 blade Jack and the size of this will not freak people out.
Thanks again
Scott
Re: Craftsman small jack knife...who made it?
Posted: Tue Sep 17, 2024 5:31 pm
by Reverand
It does look like a good, non-threatening knife for that situation.
In my opinion the old traditional knives are best in public. Most people don't see a traditional knife and think of a weapon, instead they remember their Grandpa or someone who was good, hardworking, and handy with tools. That is not a bad image to have!