For the Schrade fans...

Switchblade9 · Post by **Switchblade9** » Sun Jun 22, 2003 6:19 pm

Ok...so not everybody loves the Italian knives. Here's a nifty little Schrade Candystripe that I picked up in Eugene a couple of years ago. It looks as though it just came from the factory.

Michael B.

Bonzo · Post by **Bonzo** » Sun Jun 22, 2003 7:22 pm

Mr. Micheal B,

A knife is a knife is a knife. The last few years I got to Eugene late, so all the groovy stuff is already gone. Nice score.

Best Regard's,

Bonz

mrbigg · Post by **mrbigg** » Mon Jun 23, 2003 2:51 am

Bonzo wrote:Mr. Micheal B,

A knife is a knife is a knife.

Bonz

really mr bonzo?

Bonzo · Post by **Bonzo** » Mon Jun 23, 2003 3:02 am

mrbigg wrote:
Bonzo wrote:Mr. Micheal B,

A knife is a knife is a knife.

Bonz
really mr bonzo?

Mr. mrbigg,

That was to let Mr. Micheal know I'm not a poet.

Best Regard's,

Bonz

blackjack · Post by **blackjack** » Tue Jun 24, 2003 12:05 am

Holy cow Switchblade9

Have you got an eye for the knives, another nice score, next year why dont they just have the show at your place.
Take Care Switchblade9
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The-Distinctive-Edge · Sat Jun 28, 2003 6:52 pm

That is in kick ass shape! Very Very nice! paul

Switchblade9 · Post by **Switchblade9** » Sat Jun 28, 2003 9:00 pm

Thanks guys...yeah that's a beauty. Just like new. Here's another shot of it.

They don't get much nicer than that. This is what I picked up this year. Its a mint Queen Cutlery toothpick. These are similar to the Hammer and Imperial knives, but much higher quality. They use the same type of plunger release you find on the Latama square button. I passed this up two years ago and kicked myself around the block the entire year. This year I pounced on the poor dealer as he was trying to set up his table. He still had it...now its all MINE!! MINE...do you hear me...MINE! Oops...sorry, got carried away there.

Michael B.

Here's a close up of the notch in the blade.

The-Distinctive-Edge · Sun Jun 29, 2003 1:03 am

Man your pictures and your knives are making me jealous

Paul

Vagrant · Post by **Vagrant** » Sun Jun 29, 2003 1:53 am

When this was made Gueen was definately more "upscale" than some of the others. I'd never even seen a pic. of a queen switch before. VERY nice.

mrbigg · Post by **mrbigg** » Sun Jun 29, 2003 8:33 am

\/\/()\/\/

that Queen cutlery toothpick is very nice, i too have never seen a pic of one! great but frustrating and potentially dangerous thread...just a couple more to add to my list

The-Distinctive-Edge · Sun Jun 29, 2003 12:32 pm

Yes, my personal list has increased as well! Too many knives I want! Paul

s_witchblade · Post by **s_witchblade** » Sun Jun 29, 2003 2:10 pm

That Schrade Candystripe is a beauty of a piece SwitchBlade9.. Whats the best way to store such a knife with that kind of handle ?

Gloria

Switchblade9 · Post by **Switchblade9** » Mon Jun 30, 2003 8:56 pm

Whats the best way to store such a knife with that kind of handle ?

Hi Gloria...nice to see you over here, too. Boy, you know, since that's the only knife I have with that type of handle, I'm really not an expert. I can tell you what I've done since it seems to be in pretty good shape. Don't let it sit in direct sun for any length of time, so it won't fade or dry out. When I got it, I wiped it down with a chamois, polished the blade and bolsters with some SimiChrome, then applied Renaissance Wax. After that, I buffed it a bit with a soft cloth and put it way. And I wipe it down after handling it just to get rid of the oils and acids from my fingers.
More Ren Wax every so often. Other than that...nothing special.

Michael B.

blackjack · Post by **blackjack** » Tue Jul 01, 2003 12:29 am

WOW Switchblade9 you really know your stuff, Im not a knife expert so I'l ask a question that everyone already seems to know the answer to, why are some knives called toothpicks

Take Care Switchblade9
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