I absolutely agree I have two currently and I’m always on the lookout for a good condition and one. They are getting very hard to find especially in usable condition
Thank you for that information and the history of this incredible little knife. It has lived in the right-hand pocket of my waistcoat for many years I picked it up after yard sale it has two lions stamp so I reckon it's a middle-aged. It's always been there when I needed it and I plan on giving it to my grandson one of these days... blessings on your day.
When you look on ebay there are endless listings for vintage Case knives that have never been used. But when you do the same search for Schrade Old Timers you can't find one that's not completely worn out. The only reason I don't have a vintage Old Timer is I can't find one that hasn't been carried and used until it is completely worn out. Everyone buys Case knives and then never uses them. Used ones cost more than new ones.
I used mine to strip small stranded wires especially if there were a lot and they needed to be stripped very long. Strippers only worked on the ends. Razor knives dug into the copper and butchered the wire and took forever. Only an Oldtimer would work.
WoW! I just watched a video of one of his knives on HarleyWood23 channel. K'roo does amazing work. You must be excited to get you 34OT back. He is very talented.
It’s a Jack knife. Stockman is the name that Case gives to their three bladed knives. Schrade calls them a Middleman Jack. Case calls their almost identical knife a midsized Stockman. I own both knives, as well as the Old Timer 330T, a two bladed knife. The 340T is also heavier than my Case 6344 Stockman. I carry pocket knives in my pocket, regardless of which on I carry.
I just noticed , the first one had a straight through pivot pin . The second one with the NY stamp didn't look that way . Was it Colonial that would put together Schrade stuff when they needed extra help to fill orders ? Somewhere I heard that if the knife wasn't assembled at the Schrade plant it would get the straight through pins instead of the Swinden key .
@@ISLANDOUTDOORS1 I think both Schrade and Camillus also made some Bucks under contract as well, there was an article I saw that had photos showing the slight differences in the Bucks made by the three companies. It was a while ago and I can't find the Forum thread for the article now. I wish I had the foresight to print it at the time.
Looking at my Schrade Walden 25OT it has just the plain Old Timer sheild, like most of my other Old Timers. On my 51OT it has a different font and are outlined letters. It is a newer 2 line tang stamp knife. There may be different versions that I don't know of.
Wow , that's in great condition . It's getting harder to find nice ones and when you do , they aren't cheap anymore .
I absolutely agree I have two currently and I’m always on the lookout for a good condition and one. They are getting very hard to find especially in usable condition
Back when they made these, knives only sat under glass in the store. Once you took them home, they started working.
Thank you for that information and the history of this incredible little knife. It has lived in the right-hand pocket of my waistcoat for many years I picked it up after yard sale it has two lions stamp so I reckon it's a middle-aged. It's always been there when I needed it and I plan on giving it to my grandson one of these days... blessings on your day.
The two knives are built differently. The bolster of the older knife at 9:25 does not show a pin, but the newer knife at 9:37 does have a pin.
When you look on ebay there are endless listings for vintage Case knives that have never been used. But when you do the same search for Schrade Old Timers you can't find one that's not completely worn out. The only reason I don't have a vintage Old Timer is I can't find one that hasn't been carried and used until it is completely worn out. Everyone buys Case knives and then never uses them. Used ones cost more than new ones.
I used mine to strip small stranded wires especially if there were a lot and they needed to be stripped very long. Strippers only worked on the ends. Razor knives dug into the copper and butchered the wire and took forever. Only an Oldtimer would work.
Mine had two proud springs. It's off to a knife maker friend who will make the springs flush and give it bone scales
Very cool! That is going to be a really nice looking knife when he's done I bet.
ISLANDOUTDOORS1 He does great work. Look up K'roo knives, he's based in South-Africa and you can fully design your own knife for not too much money.
WoW! I just watched a video of one of his knives on HarleyWood23 channel. K'roo does amazing work. You must be excited to get you 34OT back. He is very talented.
Love all that history behind the knives thank you.atb paddy.
Glad to hear it paddy! Thank you.
dad carried schrade only.never seen him with a case pocket knife
It’s a Jack knife. Stockman is the name that Case gives to their three bladed knives. Schrade calls them a Middleman Jack. Case calls their almost identical knife a midsized Stockman. I own both knives, as well as the Old Timer 330T, a two bladed knife. The 340T is also heavier than my Case 6344 Stockman. I carry pocket knives in my pocket, regardless of which on I carry.
Thank you for the information
Very nice collection just picked up a USA made one today brand new with box.
Just got a really old one from my grandpa
Nice pocket friendly size.
I have a 50th anniversary edition.
I just noticed , the first one had a straight through pivot pin . The second one with the NY stamp didn't look that way . Was it Colonial that would put together Schrade stuff when they needed extra help to fill orders ? Somewhere I heard that if the knife wasn't assembled at the Schrade plant it would get the straight through pins instead of the Swinden key .
Very possible, I think schrade did work for Cammilus and Cammilus did work for Buck, so there may be some neet variants out there.
That's right it was Camillus and Scrade that worked together , not Colonial . Although that could of happened also .
@@ISLANDOUTDOORS1 I think both Schrade and Camillus also made some Bucks under contract as well, there was an article I saw that had photos showing the slight differences in the Bucks made by the three companies. It was a while ago and I can't find the Forum thread for the article now. I wish I had the foresight to print it at the time.
I've got the Chinese not so Old Timer nice knife.
I have the NY USA Schrade 34OT it was my dad's he carried it for years , What does the 34 mean ? Thanks !
It's the model number. Great knife, I have a Old Timer that was my dad's too.
Back in those days those that carried quality knives carried CASE!!!!!!!! In my opinion, still so today.
I have a lot, both are super great knives !!!
I have the 100th anniversary one, but it si not brand new but in good shape thou, i would like to know how yo use it
I wonder if the "old timer " regular shield has different type of script from early years to 2004?
Looking at my Schrade Walden 25OT it has just the plain Old Timer sheild, like most of my other Old Timers. On my 51OT it has a different font and are outlined letters. It is a newer 2 line tang stamp knife. There may be different versions that I don't know of.
My 7ot has the outlined lettering .
Did not know it had pins. swinden?
i know! but I have my 34ot and it's Ok for what it is, disappointed, but what it is and I ues it.....
Best selling knife that Schrade ever produced as far as I know
More likely collecting Schrade knives was not popular during those time periods.