A customer of mine recently found his old 152 Sharpfinger buried in his garage and gave it to me because he knew I was a big knife collector. He got it back in 1983 or 1984 and used on one elk he took when he was 15 in 1985. Other than a couple blood drops, the knife and sheath look brand new! No rust on the steel and leather sheath literally looks new. Of all the knives in my collection, it is probably the sharpest and the next would be my 3 dot 1980-81 Buck 110 with 440C. All the "super duper" steel knives I collected over the years now sit in a box collecting dust. I like the old stuff way more now. 440C, 154CM, 1095, 5160 steel is all you need.
I have an old, old Schrade knife, hadn’t looked at it for years, and thought it might be a model 165. Just got it out. It’s a model 498. I bought it at a garage sale for $5 about 20 years ago. It reminded me of my Dad’s knife.
Good video, good knife. Might try shortening the strop and backing it with a piece of wood...less likely to roll the edge that way and ruin all the hard work you put into sharpening it.👍 Still carry a Sharp Finger I’ve had since high school. It processed my elk this year, but I still prefer Case or GEC pocket knives. God bless you and yours👍
I have two vintage old timers. One is in pristine condition and the other has a loose guard. Your video inspired me to get mine out and use it. Great video and great knife.
@@MountaincraftOutdoors Well, I took my vintage Schrade 165 to the whetstones, got a nice Edge on it. Took it out to my barn and split a 1 and 1/2 inch piece of seasoned ash. The brass guard is so unbelievably loose now. I think I'm putting the knife back in the drawer lol. It's a shame really, because it seems like it would be a great outdoor knife. I'm sure I could re-pin it, but I feel that the split brass guard will be prone to this type of loosening again in the future.
Just got this knife from the estate of a relative that passed away that I wasn't close to. Feels like a great knife! I'm currently cleaning up the blade from from the grime and polishing some light corrosion off the brass, but the handles and metal are in nearly 100% condition. I'll definitely be carrying this knife once it's sharpened up!
Love it! I have a 1983 152 Sharpfinger that was just given to me from a customer who found it buried in his garage and it is in perfect brand new condition still. It is probably the sharpest knife in my collection.
Nice! I've been thinking about searching out a Sharpfinger or Deer Slayer. They just don't make em like they used to, love those Old Timers. Thanks for watching.
That knife brings back some good memories. My dad and I both had one. I found your channel 2 or 3 Days ago. I like the way you go about things so I joined up with your channel. I'm rob, I'm out in Texas. Thanks for the video
I always liked old school knives with their 1095 steel, I found one in very good condition for buying it, I paid the same as the new ones made in China in my country Argentina but I prefer them, I am a knife smith and whenever I can I look for old ones knives in 1095 steel, today people do not want to take care of their knives, they bet on stainless steel, personally it is not the same, but what with yours, greetings, your video is very nice
@@claudiofabianruiz-o9k Thank you Claudio, I appreciate you watching. Is there a way I could see what knives you make? I'm always interested in custom blades. Drew
Those old Made in USA Schrades, I've got an old 1400T that I've owned for over 30 years. Has been used so much and sharpened so many times that at least 1/32" has been removed from the edge. Clip point, hollow ground, two fullers, and a tesxtured fitted rubber grip. A fine tool. Has never been dented, never chipped the blade. It may not have the latest and greatest steel, but it has been places and done things. The did a good heat treat on what is probably 420HC, it has held up well. And the sheath has held up nicely, the snap still works. It looks much better than the knife in this video. I'm going to list in in my will for one of my great grandkids.
Okay I have one of those in my hands right now. It is probably 50 years old or more. The blade is not pitted one bit. I blued it. I use this knife regularly. I don't abuse it as you have done to yours. I definitely would depend on it for an emergency survival situation. However that knife you have right there might just failed because it is as pitted as it is. Especially near the edge. That's pretty sad treatment 121 excellent blade
If you payed attention you'd have figured out that I bought it like that.... There's always one of you out there. Merry Christmas. P.s. it is an awesome blade, get off TH-cam and go use it out in the woods somewhere.
I disagree. That being said, I'd much rather argue my case in person. I appreciate you watching and if I really did give you chills... Don't you think that's a little weird? Take care man.
I've beat it up a bit and haven't had the edge roll yet, or chip.... it doesn't hold an edge as long as I'd think it should though. I'm sure their heat treat process wasn't the best but a nice workhorse, great skinner and apart of good ol' USA knife making history. Thanks for watching.
GREAT video! “They don’t make ‘em like they use to” is so true. I’ve had my share of Schrade Old Timer knives from the 70’s & 80’s. AWESOME knives! Last forever & take a hell of a beating. In 2004 Schrade went belly-up and was sold to Taylor Brands and made in China. I believe the pre 2004 Schrade Old Timers were made of 1095 steel as you stated. The pre 2004 Schrade Uncle Henrys were made of 440A steel. I could be mistaken but I don’t think any of the “new” Schrades are made of 1095. I believe they are made of a Chinese stainless. 7Cr17Mov steel or 8Cr18Mov steel. I’m an old stubborn fart & will stick with what I know & what has worked for me. I’ve used Chinese knives from Taylor Brands and I’ll pass. Just my opinion. To each their own. I have some knives made in China with 8Cr18Mov steel that come from A G Russell Knives and they are VERY good. These knives (mostly pocket knives) have a premium temper & just made VERY well. Reasonable prices also. Great video & great knife! You put it through its paces very well. All the best to you & Bonzo! Here’s a bit of info on the Chinese stainless steel. Also a nice site for knife steel info.👇🏻 knifeuser.com/is-8cr13mov-good-knife-steel-complete-steel-guide/
Nothing looks better to me than a vintage old timer. Those old scales aged so well.
That is the exact knife my Dad carried when I was a kid back in the 1960’s. It was always razor sharp, and just a little mystical 😎
Nice! 💪🇺🇲
I got several out of the 80’s. Sharp finger has went many miles with me. Worked up many deer.
A customer of mine recently found his old 152 Sharpfinger buried in his garage and gave it to me because he knew I was a big knife collector. He got it back in 1983 or 1984 and used on one elk he took when he was 15 in 1985. Other than a couple blood drops, the knife and sheath look brand new! No rust on the steel and leather sheath literally looks new. Of all the knives in my collection, it is probably the sharpest and the next would be my 3 dot 1980-81 Buck 110 with 440C. All the "super duper" steel knives I collected over the years now sit in a box collecting dust. I like the old stuff way more now. 440C, 154CM, 1095, 5160 steel is all you need.
I have an old, old Schrade knife, hadn’t looked at it for years, and thought it might be a model 165. Just got it out. It’s a model 498. I bought it at a garage sale for $5 about 20 years ago. It reminded me of my Dad’s knife.
I just looked that model up, good looking knife. I love going to yard sales, you never know when you'll stumble across a gem.
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Field test: 3:26
Review: 8:58
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Good video, good knife. Might try shortening the strop and backing it with a piece of wood...less likely to roll the edge that way and ruin all the hard work you put into sharpening it.👍 Still carry a Sharp Finger I’ve had since high school. It processed my elk this year, but I still prefer Case or GEC pocket knives. God bless you and yours👍
I have the same knife. Made in 1974. Awesome peice of steel. Great program 😊
I appreciate you watching William, thank you sir.
I have two vintage old timers. One is in pristine condition and the other has a loose guard. Your video inspired me to get mine out and use it. Great video and great knife.
@@glbwoodsbum2567 Glad to hear it and I appreciate you watching 💪🏼
@@MountaincraftOutdoors
Well, I took my vintage Schrade 165 to the whetstones, got a nice Edge on it. Took it out to my barn and split a 1 and 1/2 inch piece of seasoned ash. The brass guard is so unbelievably loose now. I think I'm putting the knife back in the drawer lol. It's a shame really, because it seems like it would be a great outdoor knife. I'm sure I could re-pin it, but I feel that the split brass guard will be prone to this type of loosening again in the future.
I've got 2 of them, love em!
Schrader Walden on blade is the real old one's.Great knife love mine.
Can't beat em'
Thanks for watching.
Just got this knife from the estate of a relative that passed away that I wasn't close to. Feels like a great knife! I'm currently cleaning up the blade from from the grime and polishing some light corrosion off the brass, but the handles and metal are in nearly 100% condition. I'll definitely be carrying this knife once it's sharpened up!
Can't go wrong with that knife, I hope you enjoy it. I appreciate you watching. Take care.
Love it! I have a 1983 152 Sharpfinger that was just given to me from a customer who found it buried in his garage and it is in perfect brand new condition still. It is probably the sharpest knife in my collection.
Nice! I've been thinking about searching out a Sharpfinger or Deer Slayer. They just don't make em like they used to, love those Old Timers. Thanks for watching.
That knife brings back some good memories. My dad and I both had one. I found your channel 2 or 3 Days ago. I like the way you go about things so I joined up with your channel. I'm rob, I'm out in Texas. Thanks for the video
Nice to meet you Rob, I'm Drew up in Tenn. Thanks for watching and joining the channel.
I always liked old school knives with their 1095 steel, I found one in very good condition for buying it, I paid the same as the new ones made in China in my country Argentina but I prefer them, I am a knife smith and whenever I can I look for old ones knives in 1095 steel, today people do not want to take care of their knives, they bet on stainless steel, personally it is not the same, but what with yours, greetings, your video is very nice
@@claudiofabianruiz-o9k Thank you Claudio, I appreciate you watching.
Is there a way I could see what knives you make? I'm always interested in custom blades.
Drew
Your knife definitely got some character to it
Appreciate you watching.
Those old Made in USA Schrades, I've got an old 1400T that I've owned for over 30 years. Has been used so much and sharpened so many times that at least 1/32" has been removed from the edge. Clip point, hollow ground, two fullers, and a tesxtured fitted rubber grip. A fine tool. Has never been dented, never chipped the blade.
It may not have the latest and greatest steel, but it has been places and done things. The did a good heat treat on what is probably 420HC, it has held up well. And the sheath has held up nicely, the snap still works.
It looks much better than the knife in this video.
I'm going to list in in my will for one of my great grandkids.
@@phild8095 Thanks for sharing Phil. I love the way my knife looks. Different strokes for different folks.
THANKS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You're welcome 🤙🏻
Great knife. Had me checking eBay trying to find one.
Sorry, just saw your comment. Thank you Ronnie, hope you're doing good.
Only family thing I kept. And I have lots a knives but this is still my ancestry attachment.
Excelente video , usen sus cuchillos!
Old timer es de lo mejor que he tenido
Gracias por vor el video Miguel.
Okay I have one of those in my hands right now. It is probably 50 years old or more. The blade is not pitted one bit. I blued it. I use this knife regularly. I don't abuse it as you have done to yours. I definitely would depend on it for an emergency survival situation. However that knife you have right there might just failed because it is as pitted as it is. Especially near the edge. That's pretty sad treatment 121 excellent blade
If you payed attention you'd have figured out that I bought it like that.... There's always one of you out there. Merry Christmas.
P.s. it is an awesome blade, get off TH-cam and go use it out in the woods somewhere.
I have identical knife love it
Nice job!
Thank you sir!
Gives me cold chills watching you slaughter th edge
I don't understand what you're trying to say
@@MountaincraftOutdoors dragging it backwards just rolls the edge if you go into it it takes that edge off
I disagree. That being said, I'd much rather argue my case in person. I appreciate you watching and if I really did give you chills... Don't you think that's a little weird? Take care man.
@@MountaincraftOutdoors I’m not arguing I’ll keep watching
I enjoyed the video. How would you rate the temper of that knife? Some of the old timers I've had were on the soft side. Good knives.
I've beat it up a bit and haven't had the edge roll yet, or chip.... it doesn't hold an edge as long as I'd think it should though. I'm sure their heat treat process wasn't the best but a nice workhorse, great skinner and apart of good ol' USA knife making history. Thanks for watching.
GREAT video! “They don’t make ‘em like they use to” is so true. I’ve had my share of Schrade Old Timer knives from the 70’s & 80’s. AWESOME knives! Last forever & take a hell of a beating. In 2004 Schrade went belly-up and was sold to Taylor Brands and made in China.
I believe the pre 2004 Schrade Old Timers were made of 1095 steel as you stated. The pre 2004 Schrade Uncle Henrys were made of 440A steel.
I could be mistaken but I don’t think any of the “new” Schrades are made of 1095. I believe they are made of a Chinese stainless. 7Cr17Mov steel or 8Cr18Mov steel.
I’m an old stubborn fart & will stick with what I know & what has worked for me. I’ve used Chinese knives from Taylor Brands and I’ll pass. Just my opinion. To each their own.
I have some knives made in China with 8Cr18Mov steel that come from A G Russell Knives and they are VERY good. These knives (mostly pocket knives) have a premium temper & just made VERY well. Reasonable prices also.
Great video & great knife! You put it through its paces very well. All the best to you & Bonzo! Here’s a bit of info on the Chinese stainless steel. Also a nice site for knife steel info.👇🏻
knifeuser.com/is-8cr13mov-good-knife-steel-complete-steel-guide/
Awesome, thank you John!
@@MountaincraftOutdoors You’re very welcome my friend “A.” 👍🏻💪🏻💪🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸