Schrade cutlery old timer model 1520t sharpfinger history. It did appear in the mid 1973 schrade cutlery shortline catalog, even though most research sources state 1974 for the first production. All of it is made of steel, this means the knife is heavy, likea truck in your pocket levels of heavy. This old timer guthook sharpfinger knife is a great tool to take along on hunting trips. Schrade knives is a result of the merger of five forerunner companies, including the schrade cutlery company, founded in 1904 and the imperial knife company, founded in 1916. Founded by stewart taylor in 1975, taylor brands has been manufacturing, designing and distributing highquality stainless steel knives and accessories since its inception. Schrade 152ot knife sharpfinger woriginal sheath 714. Schrade released several anniversaryedition knives over the years, which look almost exactly the same as the older originals. In the 1973 catalog, it was refered to as a sharp finger, later changed to a single word. Schrades scrimshaw limited edition sharp finger fixed blade knife with bear. Strong, sturdy, and durable its sure to last for years to come. It features a stainless steel satin clip point finish blade and polymer composite scales over a full tang with brass rivet construction.
In july 2004, the year the company celebrated its 100th anniversary, the factory in ellenville was closed. Schrade fixed blade knives are built for outdoor activities. The schrade sharpfinger is a perfect knife for pelting mink, muskrat, raccoon, yet i even gutted deer with my beloved knife. In an interview with harpercollins regarding his book dead in 5 heartbeats, barger commented on the sharpfinger knife.
Im just curious about the history behind such a popular knife. Old timer knives, uncle henry knives, the federal duck stamp series, schrade tough tools, high tech xtimer knives, q3 knives, etc. Schrade collectible leather blade sheaths for sale ebay. Number of bids and bid amounts may be slightly out of date. After schrade closed in 2004, taylor brands bought many of the trademarks and reissued some of the more popular schrade models. If out for bunny rabbits or foxes then id downsize to a schrade old timer pocket knife, the 80t, which in australia would commonly be referred to as a stockmans knife. Schrade usamade vintage ducks unlimited scrimshawed sharp. To learn more about the history of the schrade sharpfinger download this. We are proud to offer 100s of their pocketknife models as well as machetes, sharpening products, combat knife models, fillet knives, flashlights and more. Mine arrived in a very presentable oldtimer box marked taylor brands llc which, from what i understand, purchased the schrade and sharpfinger trademarks after the original company went defunct in the 2000s, and moved production to china. It did appear in the mid 1973 schrade cutlery shortline catalog, even though most research sources state 1974 for the first producton. Its distinctive blade shape has been copied by a number of knife makers, a testament to the knifes enduring design. The design just seemed to be the perfect extension to my hand allowing me to make all the delicate cuts i needed and to do it quickly. This has been a fairly popular knife for over forty years, but its popularity seems to have peeked in the 70s and 80s.
Sharpfinger is the name given to a certain style of skinning knife, modeled after the schrade. Uncle henry knives from schrade knives includes hunting knives, fillet knives, folding hunter knives and more. See each listing for international postage options and costs. I have wanted a schrade sharpfinger belt knife for some time now, but havent focused my efforts to getting one until recently. In the details column you will hopefully find a description of the knife with any other information i have, whether it is gathered from the price lists, catalogs, books or other sources. The original companys fortunes declined and in 2004 it entered into bankruptcy where all equipment and intellectual property was sold off to reimburse creditors. Youll find new or used products in schrade collectible fixed blade knives on ebay. Nylon sheath for schrade old timer 152ot sharp finger hunting knife. Simple, well made and inexpensive, schrade neck knives are an amazing value. Schrade is a heritage knife brand and has a great history with fine quality pocket knives. Steel is 7cr17 similar to 440a by many accounts in a fulltang modified skinner style with a satin finish.
Schrade usamade vintage ducks unlimited scrimshawed sharp finger. Schrade usa 155sc the mayflower 1620 scrimshaw sharpfinger. Right off the bat, lets address the elephant in the room its made of steel. The g eorge schrade story by his grandson george m. Sep 06, 2008 the schrade sharpfinger is a perfect knife for pelting mink, muskrat, raccoon, yet i even gutted deer with my beloved knife. Taylor brands manufactures schrade cutlery such as old timer, uncle henry, schrade tuff, and x. This is the most important fact about the schrade sch304. Whether your knife collection includes a few antique old timer knives or some of schrades other knife models, pinpointing the exact year of production can be tricky at best. The 1995 schrade scrimshaw of the great american outdoors set consisted of the following seven patterns art.
The consolidation of five forerunner companies, including its namesakes, the imperial knife company, founded 1916, and the schrade cutlery company, founded in 1904, imperial schrade manufactured its products in the united states and ireland and sold through hardware stores, department stores, and on military bases. Makes the perfect gift for the hunter in your family. These knives are made to be used and wont let you down when you need them. Unfollow schrade sharpfinger sheath to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Schrade old timer sharpfinger skinner with brown sawcut ot. I purchased my first schrade old timer sharpfinger in 1980. You can often by a usa made schrade sharpfinger, for about thirty to fifty dollars on ebay, in various grades lightly used, sometimes ive found blade blanks from the old schrade factory, and put wood handle scales on them. You can get a free audio book and free 30 day trial of audible here.
Early magazine advertisements for the schrade sharpfinger knife, humorous. Oct 31, 2014 a little video that dosent come close to the greatness of this little straight knife. Legendary old timer 152ot sharpfinger knife best hunting. Schrade knives schrade uncle henry products 1 to 30 of. Schrade sharpfinger usa with custom wood handle for sale. Founded in 1904, schrade has made its name for both fixed blade and full folding knives with their products becoming collectable for many people all over the world. This acution is for a 1975 limited edition grand dads sharp finger box set by schrade cutlery corporation including the matching black leather sheath. The schrade 152ot, more commonly referred to as the schrade sharpfinger is one of schrade s most iconic designs. Ive loved that pattern since my early twenties, and had several of them. The knife is ergonomic in my hands and has the full tang through the handle. Got this to replace a bright sharp finger lost, and like the slightly reworked pro hunter blade very much. The schrade 152ot was initially introduced with three different types of sheaths in the 1970s, the gun strap leather sheath was the most prevalent but others.
The quality is reasonably good and the value is very good. Schrade sch304 drop point edc knife amazon bladehq. So if i were out after medium to bigger game i would have a schrade old timer drop point knife and a schrade sharpening steel. The consolidation of five forerunner companies, including its namesakes, the imperial knife company, founded 1916, and the schrade cutlery company, founded in 1904, imperial schrade.
It features a stainless steel satin clip point finish blade and polymer. Find schrade knives on ebay and discover the perfect item for your collection today. Schrade, old timer and uncle henry knives have passed the test of time. Buy schrade uncle henry products, uncle henry knives are legendary. The consolidation of five forerunner companies, including its namesakes, the imperial knife company, founded 1916, and the schrade cutlery company, founded in 1904, imperial schrade manufactured its products in the united states and. Schrade uncle henry knives are now produced at amazingly low prices in china. May 17, 2008 7 legendary edc knives that you should own barlow, stockman, trapper, and more schrade best duration.
A little video that dosent come close to the greatness of this little straight knife. The old timer 152otl large sharpfinger skinning knife from schrade is. The sharpfinger was primarily produced by american companies such as imperial schrade and camillus cutlery company, as well as by custom knifemakers. From later in 1904 to 1917, the company spelled out schrade in an arc, with cut. I went ahead and bought a chinese copy of the sharp finger for size the end result is how i remember my old sharpfinger sheath. New knife sheath only for the schrade 152ot sharp finger. The schrade company has a rich and long heritage of fine pocket knives. Up for sale is a vintage schrade usa sharp finger knife from ellenville ny. Hells angels used a bloody sharpfinger on the cover of one of his books, dead. They used to be available in every department and hardware store, but apparently they stopped making them in the usa around 2004, moved manufacturing to china and now are sold in basically walmarts and junk shops. Featuring scrimshaw delrin scales with a duck scene.
The schrade name was purchased by taylor brands llc, who continue to manufacture products under the schrade brand as well as old. Hopefully most of the information is correct but the possibility always exist that i made a mistake or there is a difference in what schrade published. Schrade old timer sharp finger skinner impact guns. Schrade knives schrade uncle henry products 1 to 30 of 44. Get the best deals on schrade old timer sheath when you shop the largest. This was and still is the iconic knife on the belts of many hunters and campers in the woods of northern michigan. The schrade old timer sharpfinger skinner is a great hunting knife, with its sawcut handle and stainless steel blade.
The schrade sharpfinger today today a new sharpfinger can be had quite inexpensively. Sharpfinger is the name given to a certain style of skinning knife, modeled after the schrade 152 ot sharpfinger. Quality of the sheath appears to have fallen off a little bit over the years, but adequate for retention in the deep woods. The sharpfinger name is given to a variety of knives in this design 3. Legendary old timer sharpfinger 10 hunting and survival knife from. Vintage old timer schrade 150t fixed blade knife deerslay original sheath 0 results. Sharpfinger academic dictionaries and encyclopedias. Probably the most famous user of a schrade sharpfinger knife is sonny barger, founder of the hells angels motorcycle club. Very sharp knife, fine for deer size game to rabbit to squirrel mmmmmm, squirrel. Deeply rooted in the american tradition, the schrade knife family tree includes. What is the value of schrade scrimshaw sharp finger no 152. The sharpfinger was originally produced in 1974 and has been in production now for over 35 years. Apr 29, 2015 one of my favorite knife designs just for looking at even more than for actually using is the sharpfinger style of upswept skinner and the schrade old timer version was always a favorite of the style.
This is knife is in near mint condition with some pitting on the reverse side of the blade near the ltd 2500 stamp, overall the blade looks almost like a mirror shiny and clean. Shop ebay for great deals on schrade collectible fixed blade knives. Schrade has manged to retain their quality even though the knife is made in china at a very attractive price. Sharpfinger fixed blade pattern antelope on the praire art 503sc 3 7. Schrade knives is a popular and recognized american tools manufacturing company that caters to most professionals, outdoorsy men, travelers, hunters, and fishermen. When i was a kid, my maternal grandfather had a couple of them and something about those kni. Schrade old timer sharp finger knife sc1520t hunting knives. The old timer sharpfinger may be a great hunting tool. Schrade old timer sharp finger knife sc1520t hunting. The oldest of the tang stamps, used only in 1904, shows the words schrade cut. One of my favorite knife designs just for looking at even more than for actually using is the sharpfinger style of upswept skinner and the schrade old timer version was always a favorite of the style. Seek out print materials, pictures of knife tang stamps and information on the model number to help narrow things down. Co on the first two lines, followed by walden, ny on a third line, with germany beneath it.
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