#funknifefriday
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 ก.ค. 2022
- For today’s edition of #funknifefriday we take a look at one of my favorite fixed blade knife, the Old Timer 152OT Sharpfinger. We go over the variants that I have so far. Please share your Sharpfinger stories in the comments, I’d love to hear them!
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Fun presentation. I've long been intrigued by the Sharpfinger. I remember the ad they ran in the outdoor magazines I would peruse, "for small elephants and large squirrels." It was a very common fixed blade EDC in my area. One of my older gentleman neighbors still packs what is left of his (MANY sharpenings) everyday. I'm glad to see there is a made in the USA option. Thanks for sharing.
I am glad you enjoyed the video! The Sharpfinger is a truly iconic blade. And I am glad they have a USA option also. They are a great fixed blade EDC option. Happy fun knife Friday!
Sonny Barger's knife of choice.
That’s what I read also. It must work as a good edc with that endorsement.
a classic and still one of the best budget outdoors knives i got one and had the American made old timers sharp fingers back in the day there a bit of al right conder make a knock of this i was thinking of getting
Yes, there are quite a few makers that make this design now. It’s a great knife. Thanks Andrew!
All the versions of that knife look great to me, but that generational series is a real show-stopper. That knife is gorgeous. Thanks for showing all these off, buddy!
Thank you, David, I am glad you enjoyed seeing all of them. The Generational series knives are really cool. They all have the chestnut brown bone handles or covers. Happy fun knife Friday!
Excellent choice my friend! I have a Sharpfinger and I agree with your assessment. Thanks for sharing RJ.
Thank you, Tom! They are a great knife, happy fun knife Friday!
The Sharpfinger is definitely a knife worthy of a fun knife Friday. Excellent voice. Fun and practical!
Thank you, Tobias! I appreciate the compliment! Happy Fun Knife Friday!
Great fun knife Friday! I've never seen the Sharpfinger large before. Its interesting, I think I'd go with the 15OT Deerslayer though. I do want to get one of the new USA made Old Timers. I think bringing knife production back to America should be encouraged.
Excellent video my friend!
Thank you, Rick! The Deerslayer and Sharpfinger are definitely cousins. The USA made Old Timers are definitely cool. Happy fun knife Friday!
Definitely a wonderful classic design. I enjoyed seeing all the varients as well. Great video RJ 👍
Thank you, Jeremy! Happy fun knife Friday! As you can tell from the video I am a big fan of this design. I hope you have a fantastic weekend!
Love the sharpfinger!
It’s a great knife, thanks Mr. Barlow and happy fun knife Friday!
Really enjoyed this
Thank you, Toby! It was a fun video to make! Happy fun knife Friday, my friend!
Just bought a 150 OT, love it. Now my everyday carry!!!
They are really cool and useful knives. Glad you are enjoying yours!
Great knife for FNF RJ! Hope you have a good weekend my friend!!
Thank you, JB! Happy fun knife Friday and I hope you enjoy your weekend also. See you on SKL!
Finally got one today. I think im going to really enjoy it.
Awesome! They are really cool knives!
RJ you guys convinced me to buy one It came yesterday and I opened it today It’s absolutely perfect The Sawcut is vertical on both sides and everything lines up with no mismatch grind is razor sharp I’m ecstatic Thanks
That’s awesome, Terrill! I’m happy for you and I hope you enjoy yours as much as I enjoy my Sharpfinger.
Ho Rj, hope this msg finds you well. I have the other and otL. There's only 1 video of a person skinning a raccoon with a OT. I've used allot of skinning knives throughout the years to process deer and hogs and these skinners in my opinion are the best performance wise. As long as you choke up on the knife all the way and extent your index finger closer to the tip of the blade, with a relaxed hand, and a sharp edge, I think its the best performer. No cramping, no mess.
I know one of the main issues is people putting the death grip on knives when skinning, no need to do that. Just keep your hand closed/tight enough that you keep the blade from rolling. I'm seriously considering making a video showing this knife and how to use it.
Take care. God bless!
What a great field report! You should make a video. I think it would be very helpful. I like the Sharpfinger and think it works really well. If you make a video, let me know and I will help promote it. Thanks Daniel!
@@RJsKnives I will. Thanks for replying back. Hope you have a good safe winter.
@@danielcondon1607 you too! God bless!
I love the 152 OT and will be looking for a deal on the Large model. Thanks for a great review.
Thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed it. That large Sharpfinger is really cool.
Years ago I gave my mom two knives (and a S&W Model 60 pinned barrel Chief .38 SPL). The knives were a Spyderco Chicago and a Schrade Old Timer 152OT. She gave the knives back (kept the S&W, LOL) and I've put them in my carry selection. I forgot how much I like the Sharpfinger, and now I find out there's a large version to fit my hands. I'll definitely be getting one!
And the nice part is that they are only about 5 dollars more. One of those things that you don’t know you need until you handle one. Thanks Douglas!
THANKS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You’re welcome, thanks for watching!
Great lite hunter skinner! Need to get one!
Definitely! I hope you do, I’d love to see your video on it, happy fun knife Friday!
I had a Sharpfinger years ago and I lost it in the bush. I've never gotten around to replacing it, but perhaps I should get one back in my collection...
They are definitely good knives! I hope one finds it’s way into your collection!
I often EDC an Old Timer Sharpfinger on my belt. They are lightweight, don’t draw a lot of attention, and they cut anything that I need. That large version is interesting. Thanks your your review.
You’re welcome! I feel the same way about them. Small, lightweight and capable. Thanks for watching!
I have a few in my collection, including the crimshaw.
The scrimshaw is cool. The Sharpfinger is a fun knife to collect. Thanks Casey!
@@RJsKnives i carry one made in China for EDC. It is very sharp. I like the profile more than the 152. I also have one by Puma. I lost count how many I have. I might get this newer one. lol
@@justcasey3678 I carry the China made one a lot also. Cheaper to replace it if I lose it. Hope you’re having a good week!
Gorgious knives .always wanted the white skrimsahwed one just never bought it
That sounds like a really nice one, I will have to keep an eye out for that! Happy fun knife Friday, Tom!
The basic is running for 28$ and the Large for 35$ so very simular prices here and quite affordable for a fixed blade. The 5 buck clampack wood version was a superdeal. The 15OT Deerslayer is a lot larger but very simular in design, still fits in the sharpfinger collection in my opinion. I believe you have that one as well? If you stretch the connection a bit more you could even fit in the Uncle Henry Skinner somewhat different on the handle and a swedge on the spine, but still very close to the blade design of the Sharpfinger. (and it has the next gen staglon woohoo) Happy fun knife friday RJ and thank you for the video,
The Deerslayer and the Uncle Henry are in the family, in my opinion. I don’t have either, yet! It’s a sub collection that I am building out and still has some gaps. This was a fun video to put together and the Sharpfinger is a great small fixed blade. There are several other makers that put out a Sharpfinger blade and I am going to try and get those as I can to really try and get a complete sub collection. Thanks Jeroen and happy fun knife Friday!
I came about the Old Timer Sharpfinger while researching the Clinch Pick by Craig Douglas.
I 've been carrying a Sharpfinger for over a year now. It's my EDC personal defense knife. I carry it horizontally, at the appendix position, in a custom kydex sheath. I changed the plastic belt clip for a monoblock steel clip to give it a slimmer profile.
While the Old Timer Sharpfinger does not have the same reversed edge as the Clinch Pick, I have no doubt that be it will serve me well in a SHTF/Clinch Defense situation.
I am researching how I could put a sharp edge on the top of the blade.
The Sharpfinger will make an excellent edc self defense tool. Thanks Marc!
I carry the original, It's my river Knife / I use it when I set Catfish lines and clean fish and skin deer. That Lanyard has save mine from being dropped in the river many times.
They are really good knives and a lanyard is a must when you’re around water!
I just made a sharpfinger. I sent a link to my 10 second video.
That sounds awesome! I didn’t get the link though.
Just acquired a 1520TG... it was the last one that the store had in stock at $99.00. I thought it over, but in the end made an impulse buy. It's a hollow-ground blade, and as you noted, has no lanyard hole. This could probably be "fixed" with a drill press and carefully drilled in two steps so as not to chip the bone. I may do this as I once lost a nice Cold Steel knife in Kuwait City during the first Persian Gulf War and so see the value of using lanyards for stuff hanging on the belt. Another thing I like was that it was made of carbon steel, not stainless. 1095 is much easier to sharpen and if properly heat treated, will hold an edge well enough.
All in all, I think this is an excellent blade design. As I don't regularly hunt Tyranosaurus Rex, I don't need an 8" blade, so this compact design suits me well enough, though I may well look into one of the larger versions.
Thanks for the video!
I think you made a good purchase. The 152OTG is a great knife. 1095 is a great steel and the Sharpfinger is an excellent skinner. The old ads said it was good for anything from large squirrels to small elephants. Salute from one Vet to another, although I was just peacetime.
I love mine, I have a scrimshaw USA made one, and a Chinese made scrimshaw sharp finger. Not really good for gutting deer but nice for skiing.
Thanks Tony! The Sharpfinger has kind of grown on me over time. Merry Christmas!
Fun fun fun I think I’ll buy them for the whole family
They are very fun! And affordable, which makes them even better! Happy fun knife Friday Terrill!
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My sons each had Schrade USA Sharpfingers and managed to lose them so Dad will have to think of a reason to replace them they are great guys
@@terrillschneider3778 they would make excellent birthday or Christmas presents!
Love my old timers....but my favorite is the 154ot
The 154OT is a cool knife. I have the gut hook version. Thanks for checking out the video.
@RJsKnives I have the gut hook one too....but my dad has a drop point one he's had forever. His favorite hunting knife. I was able to track one down. Great knives
@@danielcoulter6102 yes, indeed!
Classic knife excellent video👍👍🤠🤠🎯🎯🗡🗡🔪🔪
I love the Sharpfinger. Such an awesome knife! Thanks KJ!
@@RJsKnives 👍👍🤠🤠
I have an older Sharp finger and a new one. I prefer the older one. Definitely a great knife though either way.
Absolutely Rusty, and the old ones are readily available. Happy fun knife Friday!
Got the same one bro I love it and use it to skin out deer
Nice! Thanks for watching!
I love the gut hook concept but hate it on the back of a knife blade. It's a special feature for a special job, and needs to be on a stand alone tool.
Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts John!
When i was growing up old timer knives where made of carbon steel easy to sharpen and you could get them sharper than stainless yes the steel turned dark w time but we didn't go care
I agree. I wish they made them in Carbon also. The made in the USA are all carbon. I like that’s they get darker with time. It gives them character. Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
I have a 1970's 152, a sharpfinger I got Christmas 1990, and probably the last year usa sharpfinger you can tell the steel is different, then I have the 152 otg, and a 152otl that I have removed the scales I'm using it as a mock up to add a few things I want ( a curve for my pointer finger to set in , jimping on the thumb ramp and near the blade tip) also a taller thumb ramp like the 15ot, once I have a blank of my dream 152otl I want to find a knife maker to make it in 1095 that will be in my opinion the perfect knife. I also have a schrade Walden 150t, and another USA 15ot..
That sounds awesome to have your design made to your specifications. I enjoy the Sharpfinger. It’s a really great design and I like that it’s compact and lightweight. Thanks Jon!
Could be laminated rosewood! That generational looks cool. I might need to pick it up. Not sure what they mean by 1095HC.
Not sure about the gut hook. But I can definitely see why a Sharpfinger collection would seem incomplete without it.
That 152OTL is cool.
I wonder if the 152 Generational was made by Bear & Son. The Bear & Son Sharpfingers also lack the lanyard hole.
I heard it by rumor that Bear and Son made the OTG knives for Old Timer. The OTG line is using 1095 carbon steel for the blades. The gut hook has Sharpfinger in the name but is not listed that way all the time, definitely a variation in the family but I felt the lineage was pretty direct. The rosewood does kind of have a laminated look to it! Who knows?
there is a battenfeld technologies sharpfinger as well. Do you know what the difference is besides a little more cost?
Imperial, Schrade, Old Timer and Uncle Henry were sold to Taylor and Company in 2004 and production moved to China. Around 2020, American Outdoor Brands, the parent company of Battenfeld Technologies bought the knife business from Taylor and Company. Production is still in China except for the Old Timer Generational Series which was built in the USA. I hope this helps, if you have more questions, our upcoming livestream is going to be about the Old Timer and Schrade knives.
@@RJsKnives Thanks for the help . I have been researching but you cleared it up. I bought the sharpfinger through Amazon and its listed there under shrade and a different listing is under BTI. The only difference I could tell was the increase in price and on the BTI , the BTI also had the material listed as the cr17mov. On the shrade listing it only says its stainless. I am assuming they are the exact same knife so I bought the lesser one.
@@jobsearch5871 the 7CRmov steel is pretty much equivalent to 440 series stainless. You should have no performance issues with it. And the cheap ones are easy to replace. You can still find US made ones on eBay.
Nice video. I just purchased an old-timer sharpfinger at my local Academy sporting goods store. It's a 152ot. It looks exactly like the first one you reviewed but one side of the blade says 152ot and the other side says old timer 0922. It doesn't say Schrade like yours. Also, the tip of the knife is not sharp or pointy at all. Like i can press my thumb on the tip with good pressure and it doesn't hurt at all. It even looks a bit like the tip is either broken off a bit or bent. I don't know if that's the way they are or if it's just mine that's maybe defective. Thanks for any info you can provide.
Sometimes a knife comes from the factory with the tip rounded over. You should be able to correct it by sharpening the blade. It’s a bummer, sometimes QC let’s one through. Or you can see if Academy will let you exchange it for another. I have noticed that Old Timer and Uncle Henry, both brands of Schrade, have started using new numbering systems for the knives and taking the Schrade name off the blades. I hope this is helpful.
@RJsKnives Yup. It sure is buddy. I appreciate the quick response. I still have the receipt from Academy, and I'll return it today to see if I can get something else. Thanks so much. I appreciate it.
Interesting designed blade shape. The blade shape is more specialized for skinning and less for for other uses. The point of the blade works well for fine detail cuts for removing the hide from the head, eyes, lips and ears for mounting the animal or having the hide or fur tanned. It might sound gruesome but that is what this knife design does best. The small size just works better than larger ones do. 🙂
I agree. It’s a great design for the detail work after a successful hunt. And it’s a truly iconic American design. A lot of good thought went into making these knives. Thanks Gizmo!
Gizmo Carr Right you are. BEST knife for skinning rabbits, squirrel and deer, which is what I used mine for back in the early seventies up in Michigan.
Now isn't this ironic because i happen to be carrying my 2018 limited edition sharp finger today
Great minds brother! Happy fun knife Friday, Bill!
I have a Grand Dad‘s Sharp Finger LTD. Marked on the same side Schrade G.D.O.T. USA on the reverse side the marking is 2285 and below that LTD. On the right side of the handle is the very small brass plate. I call it. Marked “ Grand Dad‘s Old Timer 1975. I cannot find any information on this, so please help. Could you tell me what it’s worth. Thank you.
Could you tell me what it’s worth? Sorry about spellcheck.
A quick search on eBay says these were made in 74 and 75. I didn’t see a Sharpfinger but regardless of model they are starting out at 100.00. If you’re looking to sell, start at that price and see what the market will bear. Sounds like you have a good one. Hope this helps!
Mine says schrade usa 152 on the blade and old timer on the sheath what's that mean ?
Schrade was the parent company that owned Old Timer. Old Timer and Uncle Henry were different lines that the sold, among others like Imperial. So on your knife it’s a model 152 Old Timer, made in the USA . Hope that helps. Merry Christmas!
Man ur on it . Meant to say old timer on the handle , anyway yes tht does help . Thx Happy
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Nice knife...i have an old timer knife ,its blade marked SCHRADE USA 150T. How much this cost now? I want to sell it,need cash badly.thanks
Depending on condition they are going from 20-45 dollars. Check eBay to find similar knives like yours and that will be your guide. Thanks for watching!