Classic Sharpfinger.

Ribwizzard · Feb 3, 2019

Found a USA made shapfinger in a Pawn Shop yesterday. Tried to get it for $5 but had to pay $10.
It's got wear, scratches and a couple pits, and the price tag left white out looking material on leather.

But..its a Sharpfinger, and I've lost all my originals and even my Chinese models and dont have one right now. One of my favorite knife designs.

Anyone else a fan?

bulletslap · Feb 3, 2019

Here is a “Folk Art” knife inspired by the Sharp Finger, I am fond of it.

Flattop5 · Feb 3, 2019

Yes, I am a big fan of the Sharpfinger. I had one circa 1985, but lost it. Then I got another one circa 2000 (which was made circa 1980) and I still have that one. Great steel, easy to sharpen and easy to use. Super knife. Get one if you don't have one (the USA-made ones).

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Jebus35745 · Feb 3, 2019

Classic, Larry

shouldazagged · Feb 3, 2019

It's a splendid working knife--at least the USA-made ones were. I still have one I won't part with. But I always used the drop-point version, the 158OT. My son gave me one many years ago and it dressed a ton of game for me. I've given a bunch of both models as gifts myself.

Useful, quality working knives for very little money. I wish Schrade hadn't folded.

garddogg56 · Feb 3, 2019

You stole that one Wiz.The 150ot with a gut hook was my first Deer hunting knife.

woodsltc · Feb 3, 2019

shouldazagged said:
But I always used the drop-point version, the 158OT. My son gave me one many years ago and it dressed a ton of game for me.

I'm also a fan of the Schrade/Old Timer, USA made 158OT's (called the "Littlefinger"). I've used one to field-dress several deer in the past......today I use it mainly for small game (squirrels and cottontails). Great little knives that are over-shadowed by the Sharpfingers IMO.

Don

shouldazagged · Feb 3, 2019

woodsltc said:
I'm also a fan of the Schrade/Old Timer, USA made 158OT's (called the "Littlefinger"). I've used one to field-dress several deer in the past......today I use it mainly for small game (squirrels and cottontails). Great little knives that are over-shadowed by the Sharpfingers IMO.

Don

You're right.

A10 · Feb 3, 2019

That's a good one. Bear and sons makes one nowadays, I don't care for anything Shrade any more. Most are junk now, and it's a shame to see that happen to a fine old company.

shouldazagged · Feb 3, 2019

woodsltc said:
I'm also a fan of the Schrade/Old Timer, USA made 158OT's (called the "Littlefinger"). I've used one to field-dress several deer in the past......today I use it mainly for small game (squirrels and cottontails). Great little knives that are over-shadowed by the Sharpfingers IMO.

Don

You're right.

I gave each of my son's three boys one as soon as he was old enough to use a knife under supervision. Part of the reason I chose the 158 was that, boys being what they are, it would be better to give them a design that didn't lend itself to throwing.

kraynky · Feb 3, 2019

I have one from 15-20 years back & I don't know if it's a chinaman made or not to be honest. It sits safely in my safe, but I do take it out to admire now & then. What was the last year for the good ole USA made Schrade? My first knife was an Old Timer my Granddad gave me about 50 years or so ago. It's a true miracle I didn't loose it over the years. I sharpened it everytime I used it back then. LOL!

Sistema1927 · Feb 3, 2019

The earlier 1095 carbon steel Sharpfingers take an edge well and touch up easily. I really like mine.

bdGreen · Feb 4, 2019

I would like to jump in here with a question.

Many decades ago I subscribed to 'Guns and Ammo' magazine.

One of the promos at the time was a Schrade Sharp Finger knife.

Of course it was brand new in the box with a leather sheath.

It has been in my safe since the 70's.

And yes, it is unmolested, unused and brand new in every way. It is still in it's original shipping box and Schrade box and all.

I don't forsee ever putting it in service and would like to sell it off.

Please help me out with a proper price point to ask for when I post it for sale.

Thanx,

bdGreen

shouldazagged · Feb 4, 2019

A10 said:
That's a good one. Bear and sons makes one nowadays, I don't care for anything Shrade any more. Most are junk now, and it's a shame to see that happen to a fine old company.

When Schrade went under (in large part, I think, because Walmart got a better deal with another company when Schrade was unwilling to shift production overseas), the brand name was sold to Taylor Cutlery and moved to China.

From what I've seen, the current production is markedly inferior. I think even the fine old carbon steel Old Timer line is now all stainless, which is a crying shame. The Uncle Henry line was always 440A stainless, but it was well heat treated and made a perfectly serviceable working knife for a very reasonable price.

Schrade as I knew and loved it is deader than its original founders.

walkinghorse · Feb 4, 2019

Have one in my truck right now. Always there for use as necessary.

Flattop5 · Feb 4, 2019

bdGreen said:
I would like to jump in here with a question.

Many decades ago I subscribed to 'Guns and Ammo' magazine.

One of the promos at the time was a Schrade Sharp Finger knife.

Of course it was brand new in the box with a leather sheath.

It has been in my safe since the 70's.

And yes, it is unmolested, unused and brand new in every way. It is still in it's original shipping box and Scrade box and all.

I don't forsee ever putting it in service and would like to sell it off.

Please help me out with a proper price point to ask for when I post it for sale.

Thanx,

bdGreen

Well, the plastic-handled, USA-made Schrade knives (i.e., made before circa 2004) aren't extremely collectable, however, they are no doubt sought after by some people. My guess: your knife is worth $40 to $50 dollars in brand-new condition with original box/papers.

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woodsltc · Feb 4, 2019

shouldazagged said:
You're right.

I gave each of my son's three boys one as soon as he was old enough to use a knife under supervision. Part of the reason I chose the 158 was that, boys being what they are, it would be better to give them a design that didn't lend itself to throwing.

Great little hunting knife for a boy to start with (and you are right...they wouldn't make good throwing knives

).

I got my first "Littlefinger" probably 35 years ago and as I mentioned I used it for field-dressing deer for a couple of years. Now it's my go to knife for small game. I picked up a couple more Littlefingers at a small gunshow for $5 apiece a few years back, so now I have 3.

Your post got me thinking they would be great to give to my 2 grandsons when they are older (they are only 2 & 4 now).Below is a very poor cell phone pic of my Littlefingers. These have been "using" knives so they are not show-pieces or pretty.

Don

LoboGunLeather · Feb 4, 2019

I love the Schrade sharp finger knives! Used to be about $5.95 at any K-mart store, and thoroughly capable of dressing out any small game or deer (always carried a small folding saw for dressing elk critters). I have owned at least 10, most of which have gone on to my kids and grandkids.

I now have only one, and it is the stainless "made in China" version. It takes a good edge and holds it well. Maybe I can swap it to one of my grandsons for the original carbon steel 152-OT I gave him years ago?

As another poster noted, Bear & Sons is making a similar design, and my experience with their knives has been very positive.

mauser9 · Feb 4, 2019

Another one I liked but have never owned. I recall you could receive one at one time for a magazine subscription for free! That was a long time ago.

kwselke · Feb 4, 2019

I just checked on an inexpensive Chinese made Schrade knife I've been considering, it's been out of stock, and looked at current production Old Timer Sharpfingers.

The going rate on a new production Sharpfinger runs between $15 to $20. The blade steel is Chinese 7Cr17, a Chinese equivalent to 440A stainless. It seems to me the last time I saw a US made OT Sharpfinger with a 1095 carbon steel blade in a store, it cost about $15 to $20, and that would have been in the early 2000s.

I think you got a good deal.

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