Does anyone have USA made Schrade Old Timers?

CanadianLMfan · **on:** September 12, 2013, 02:45:32 AM

I wanted to see who has these knives in this forum.

I have the USA Sharpfinger and a USA Mountain Lion.
How much do you think they are worth if NIB?

nate j · **Reply #1 on:** September 12, 2013, 05:56:50 AM

I've got a Cave Bear, a 60TX, and a 140OT, all US-made.

My guess is that they aren't worth all that much, maybe three times the price of current production Chinese versions, since quite a few were made, they were never high-dollar knives, and they were discontinued fairly recently in the scheme of things, but check eBay.

dks · **Reply #2 on:** September 12, 2013, 07:52:45 AM

The prices are going up at least on eBay, for all US made Schrades or products made by Schrade(as well as e.g Camillus USA products) in the US for other brands.

However, as it was said, there are still several available; some even new. The price will depend on the condition and how many want it. If the price gets near to similar products by Case xx, buck and so on then it is expensive. They are definitely better than the Frost made Schrades, though if schrade USA was making perfect products they would still be around; no guarantee that the knife you buy will be good, just because it was made by the "real" Schrade. I would dare to say that the older the better, when it comes to extinct US brands.

My Schrade US knives have all been good. I also have some fixed blades that were bought "unfinished" from when the factory closed down. You can also still find blanks from that time.

If you are in the US you should be able to find them for much less in shops, 2nd hand stores etc.

Rs217 · **Reply #3 on:** September 13, 2013, 04:19:02 AM

I had a 140OT that I bought new when they first came out. I never used it, and sold it on eBay a couple years back for something like $20 as new with original sheath. It sold quick though... Hope that helps.

Luna Knife · **Reply #4 on:** September 13, 2013, 05:13:05 AM

My friend Monty gave me a supersized, usa made vintage trapper about 1998.

2 blades. one clip point and one is a slimmer boning/fillet blade

Still have it and it has skinned many an cow. Gets real sharp with the arkansas blackstone on the finishing stone.

I found an original leather shrade sheath for it a few years back at a flea market for 5 bucks.

This is one knife I will never sell