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by musicman
Tue Mar 20, 2018 1:50 am
Forum: Switchblade knives
Topic: schrade cut. co. double switchblade
Replies: 3
Views: 2082

schrade cut. co. double switchblade

HI: I am a new member and trying to find out more about my Schrade double switchblade. Based on the tang, it was made between 1917 and 1946. It is 3 3/4 inches long when closed and 8 3/8 inches long when both blades are open. I have read that this is the biggest one that Schrade made. I can't find a...
by musicman
Fri Mar 16, 2018 1:37 am
Forum: Ask Vagrant
Topic: question about German knives
Replies: 11
Views: 12969

Re: question about German knives

Does anyone know if the pattern on the Schrade Double Blade has a name?

I have seen names like candy stripe or candy cane.....................does mine fit into one of those categories?

Thanks
by musicman
Fri Mar 16, 2018 1:33 am
Forum: Ask Vagrant
Topic: question about German knives
Replies: 11
Views: 12969

Re: question about German knives

Thanks for the input.

Should I at least oil the mechanism?

Thanks
by musicman
Thu Mar 15, 2018 2:49 am
Forum: Ask Vagrant
Topic: question about German knives
Replies: 11
Views: 12969

Re: question about German knives

Thank you again for your input. I understand that prices can fluctuate. You mentioned that there are various blade forums. Are there some that are more inclusive than others? Which ones would you recommend ? As you suggested,I have attached a photo of the Schrade Switchblade. One blade says Schrade ...
by musicman
Wed Mar 14, 2018 1:33 am
Forum: Ask Vagrant
Topic: question about German knives
Replies: 11
Views: 12969

Re: question about German knives

Thank you again for your input. I understand that prices can fluctuate. You mentioned that there are various blade forums. Are there some that are more inclusive than others? Which ones would you recommend ? As you suggested,I have attached a photo of the Schrade Switchblade. One blade says Schrade ...
by musicman
Tue Mar 13, 2018 9:14 pm
Forum: Ask Vagrant
Topic: question about German knives
Replies: 11
Views: 12969

Re: question about German knives

Hi: Thank you so much for your welcome and help. I'll definitely check out the Millard Bros reference. I have tried to research the Ruko knife but have hit a dead end other than to find out that the company still exists and sells knives etc. I have discovered some pocket knives in the box as well,in...
by musicman
Mon Mar 12, 2018 8:19 pm
Forum: Ask Vagrant
Topic: question about German knives
Replies: 11
Views: 12969

question about German knives

Hi: I am a Canadian and new to TalkBlade. Thanks for allowing me to join your group. I recently discovered a box of knives in my basement and am trying to research them. For 3 of them I can't find another example on Google Images. The first is 9 5/8 inches long. It has a Fleur de lis in the black ha...