Schrade Et Al.
Schrade is the Rodney Dangerfield of American cutlery -- "...can't get no respect." When we were kids we all had either an Uncle Henry or an Old Timer.See More
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My Childhood was a Lie
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jim Child Jul 25, 2011. 6 Replies 2 Likes
I've just dug out the knife I've owned the second longest -- I acquired my "Swiss Army Knife" soon after my first folder, an official blue-handled Cub Scout knife. I'd expect the "Swiss Army" arrived…Continue
Opinions / Help Re a Pattern Name
Started this discussion. Last reply by Shlomo ben Maved Aug 12, 2011. 7 Replies 1 Like
I have a database in which I have been collecting -- and attempting to organize and codify -- knife pattern names. There are currently 110 records in the database -- that number includes cross…Continue
Ya Gotta Read the Small Print!
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jim Child Jun 16, 2011. 2 Replies 1 Like
Sad story with a happy ending. I'm old enough to know better.A couple of days ago I was placing an order with Amazon and noticed that they had a Schrade 4 blade "camp knife" that was close to being a…Continue
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great working knife they are well built nice knife jim......
Schrade Et Al.
Schrade is the Rodney Dangerfield of American cutlery -- "...can't get no respect." When we were kids we all had either an Uncle Henry or an Old Timer.See More
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Jim Child replied to Tobias Gibson's discussion 'Scouts, Campers and Hobos' in the group BOX FULL OF KNIVES
The knife I've owned the longest is a blue-handles, "official" Cub Scouts of America camp knife. It went with us in the mid 70's to London where I did three years of college. During that time it was our apartment's…
BOX FULL OF KNIVES
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Schrade Et Al.
Schrade is the Rodney Dangerfield of American cutlery -- "...can't get no respect." When we were kids we all had either an Uncle Henry or an Old Timer.See More
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Jim Child commented on Jim Child's group 'Schrade Et Al.'
Hey Rick & all the rest of you Schradies: gotta apologize for being so quiet for so long -- didn't realize it had been THAT long. My wife and the animals (sheep, chickens, pigs, etc) demanded my attention. I have been dropping in here and…
Schrade Et Al.
Schrade is the Rodney Dangerfield of American cutlery -- "...can't get no respect." When we were kids we all had either an Uncle Henry or an Old Timer.See More
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Jeremy S Miller replied to Jim Child's discussion 'Store Display Frame on eBay' in the group Camillus Club
what do you think of this set?
Schrade Et Al.
Schrade is the Rodney Dangerfield of American cutlery -- "...can't get no respect." When we were kids we all had either an Uncle Henry or an Old Timer.See More
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Jim Child commented on Steve"Hog"Hanner's blog post 'iKC 2011-2012 Communtiy Knife'
I'm in as long as the knife is something simple, classy and unusual.
Schrade Et Al.
Schrade is the Rodney Dangerfield of American cutlery -- "...can't get no respect." When we were kids we all had either an Uncle Henry or an Old Timer.See More
Paul Gilbert, Bill Fletcher and Rick Cothren joined Jim Child's group
Rick Cothren commented on Jim Child's group 'Schrade Et Al.'
Wow!! Finally a Schrade group. Was wondering if this would ever happen. Been away for a while and just thought I would check in and ran across this. Good deal and I'm and avid Schrade guy but still learning too.
Thanks to Jim for creating this…
Schrade Et Al.
Schrade is the Rodney Dangerfield of American cutlery -- "...can't get no respect." When we were kids we all had either an Uncle Henry or an Old Timer.See More
Rusty R Halsey joined Jim Child's group
Profile Information
- Profile
- i wish i knew then what i know now
- Are you a member of any knife club now?
- Yes
- Do you currently subscribe to any knife publication (offline)
- Yes
- How long have you collected knives?
- 11- 15 years
- Favorite Kind of Knives
- Rigging, Rope and Whaler
- About Me
- Woodturner / Shepherd
I make drop spindles and other pretty little wooden thingies for handspinners, weavers and knitters. I have put handles on a few "ready-made" blades and am *capable* of stitching together a leather sheath if needs be.
An yes, I really am a shepherd -- right now (May '10) we have 30 Coopworth sheep ....and some pigs, and chickens, both layers and broilers.
- Interests
- sailing, tech stuff, typography, photography, food revolution
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Comment Wall (33 comments)
- At 9:27am on August 1, 2011,
Steve"Hog"Hanner said…
- Thanks for helping that member Jim!
- At 10:48am on June 27, 2011,
Pat ChoKo said… Jim; thanks for the comment! Just wanted to answer your questions.
My art: I work both in both traditional and digital media.
My family owns the farm/ranch. I've was raised here and have lived/worked here all my life.
I look forward to talkin to ya again soon.
-Pat
- At 11:15am on May 25, 2011,
Jean-François said… Funny coincidence ! The story is quite the same : the plastic handles had been deteriorated, with stress cracks at front pins. I purchased the knife from the guy who had re-handled it (says it’s cocobolo, I think
that’s exact).
- At 3:22pm on May 24, 2011,
Jean-François said…
Hi, Jim! You have a pretty gallery of marlin spike knives! How do you like this one ? It’s a nicely rehandled Case.
Two interesting links :
http://http://couteaux-courty.com/index.php.en
http://http://www.fontenille-pataud.com/indexuk.php
Keep the edge!
J-F
- At 12:39pm on May 23, 2011,
Gary Kennedy said… - Happy Birthday
- At 11:13am on May 23, 2011,
Cesar Salazar said… - Happy Birthday Jim!!!
- At 10:59am on May 23, 2011,
Billy Oneale said… - Have a great Birthday, Jim.
- At 10:24am on May 23, 2011,
stephen tungate said…
- have a great birthday jim...
- At 10:04am on May 23, 2011,
Craig T. (max) McGruder said…
- Happy Birthday My Friend! Hope it's a great day for you!
- At 8:04am on May 23, 2011,
- Happy B-Day to a great iKC friend! Hope its a great one Jim!
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