Schrade Walden Fixed Blade

[Pile Driver]

I just purchased my first fixed blade at a flea market in New Hampshire, I wasn't able to look it up on the internet prior to purchasing due to lack of cell service. I paid $25, I can live with the fact that maybe I overpaid, I'll chalk it up as a learning experience. I will most likely carry it around my property depending on your feed back. Is there anything I can do to revitalize the leather handle? The original sheath is in decent shape. I think its from the 1940s-1960s based on the tang stamp info I've found.

Let me know your thoughts on my first fixed blade.

[dks]

For the leather handle (leather rings), the usual practice was to dip it in some oil, leave it for a few hours and then wipe dry, so that it gets rejuvenated.  This was mainly for dried leather.

I think linseed oil should be OK, but I am not 100% sure on that.

[sak60]

http://www.100yearknives.com/knife-care/stacked-leather-knife-handles-part-4/

[cody6268]

I'd say you did well.  It isn't overly or badly sharpened, leather is intact, and it has a usable sheath which may or may not be original.   I use saddle soap for all leather stuff I have, and it works fine.   

I really, really like the looks of stacked leather handles, but they aren't that durable. Looks like it will be a great user, or even to put away in a collection.

[SAK Guy]

Looks great....should clean up well. Seeing that it's a Schrade Walden it is certainly worth $25 and I would say even $40.

You can ask specifics about it over here:

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/forumdisplay.php/732-Schrade-Knives-Collectors-Forum


I haven't bought any Schrades lately so I haven't been over there in a while.

[Pile Driver]

Looks great....should clean up well. Seeing that it's a Schrade Walden it is certainly worth $25 and I would say even $40.

You can ask specifics about it over here:

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/forumdisplay.php/732-Schrade-Knives-Collectors-Forum


I haven't bought any Schrades lately so I haven't been over there in a while.

Thanks SG, my uncle was telling me if I find any leather handled fixed blades with a good name brand in my hunting I should pick them up.

[toolguy]

Looks like a good old knife and a worthy addition to any collection.

Good-on-ya.