guidance needed from the folding US style gurus. Please.

[detron]

My Grandfather had several of the Old Timer Knives before they were crapified by taylor (I think they went downhill, I have not handled one)

most of his had this type of handle (Please understand the last time I saw one in his hand was 1993 or so, I THINK this is what they looked like)



I want a knife that has scales similar to this, but I do not want a junk knife.  any words of wisdom?

thank you

[detron]

I should add that this is about the nostalgia,  more than anything else.

[JAfromMn]

I think you should do some searching for a pre Taylor Old Timer.

they are around.

I've seen a few on evilbay for decent prices.

good luck detron

[detron]

I think you should do some searching for a pre Taylor Old Timer.

they are around.

I've seen a few on evilbay for decent prices.

good luck detron

thanks.  web searches are difficult when the key word "OLD" cannot be used since it is part of the title "OLD TIMER".  I can search for OLD Case knives easily, but OLD Old Timer, does not work too good.

I will check the bay and see what I can find

[JAfromMn]

Try searching for vintage old timer knife

[JAfromMn]

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_trksid=p2050601.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.Xvintage+rare+discontinued+old+timer+kni&_nkw=vintage+rare+discontinued+old+timer+knife+&_sacat=0&_from=R40

[detron]

http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_trksid=p2050601.m570.l1313.TR0.TRC0.H0.Xvintage+rare+discontinued+old+timer+kni&_nkw=vintage+rare+discontinued+old+timer+knife+&_sacat=0&_from=R40

I bought a $15 1080T  "USA" Shrade

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Schrade-USA-1080T-Old-Timer-3-carbon-steel-blades-Delrin-handle-2-/310969616965?nma=true&si=h0GSwQm1bNNHMOgiw94seeeiRcQ%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557

this should add the nostalgia that I seek.

thanks for your help

[JAfromMn]

Excellent Choice

I'm glad I could help.

[detron]

Excellent Choice

I'm glad I could help.

I wish they still sold the original "Old Timers" , it might be the nostalgia talking, but I would like to buy them new, today, without getting the Taylor versions.

[JAfromMn]

Excellent Choice

I'm glad I could help.

I wish they still sold the original "Old Timers" , it might be the nostalgia talking, but I would like to buy them new, today, without getting the Taylor versions.

there's alot of folks who wish the same thing.

me for 1.

[kwakster]

Currently i have these 2 models for sale in the Netherlands, an LB1 small folder and a Little Finger.
Both are early US made models and never used (new old stock)

[Saluki]

The good thing about Old Timers is that they were a very common knife that was produced in the millions.  As a result, the genuine Schrade (not the Taylor crap) can still be found at reasonable prices, although the prices have went up after Schrade closed.

Try searching for "Schrade USA" and you will find some of what you are looking for.  Note that some sellers will be crafty and try to incorporate "USA" in their listings even though they are selling the Chinese imitations.   The Taylor Chinese versions just say "Schrade" on the tang stamp versus the "Schrade NY USA" or "Schrade USA" markings that you will find on the genuine Schrade knives.  Just make sure you can see the "USA" on the tang stamp and you should be good.

p.s. - The scales that you refer to are called Delrin.  It was a durable synthetic material invented by DuPont, I believe, that was used on many of the Schrade knives.


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[detron]

Currently i have these 2 models for sale in the Netherlands, an LB1 small folder and a Little Finger.
Both are early US made models and never used (new old stock)

Kwakster,

I appreciate you showing me these, and even though they are beautiful  the memories I had were small folding knives, with the Derlin.

I will pass on your knives, but I appreciate you showing them.

[detron]

The good thing about Old Timers is that they were a very common knife that was produced in the millions.  As a result, the genuine Schrade (not the Taylor crap) can still be found at reasonable prices, although the prices have went up after Schrade closed.

Try searching for "Schrade USA" and you will find some of what you are looking for.  Note that some sellers will be crafty and try to incorporate "USA" in their listings even though they are selling the Chinese imitations.   The Taylor Chinese versions just say "Schrade" on the tang stamp versus the "Schrade NY USA" or "Schrade USA" markings that you will find on the genuine Schrade knives.  Just make sure you can see the "USA" on the tang stamp and you should be good.

p.s. - The scales that you refer to are called Delrin.  It was a durable synthetic material invented by DuPont, I believe, that was used on many of the Schrade knives.




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Thanks for the search tip.  and I am glad they can be found still.