About Pocket Knives

I know from experience that hunting knives can be extremely expensive, which is why I was so thrilled when I found a great deal on Old Timer pocket knives. The worst thing is when you spend hundreds on a quality knife and then lose it in the wilderness.  This can be a real frustration for anyone who hunts or spends any time outdoors. Granted, I still don’t want to lose my knife but if I do it isn’t going to set me back a week’s pay.

What’s more, I used to constantly discover a dulling blade at the worst possible moment - when I’m out in the middle of nowhere.  Everyone knows how heavy a sharpening stone can be and no one wants to lug that around with them.  So it’s critical that the knives can hold a blade, which, of course, Old Timers do.

To sharpen a very dull knife, use first the coarse and then the fine side of the whetstone; to sharpen a blade in better shape, use only the fine side. Have badly chipped or serrated knives professionally sharpened.

Oil the surface of the whetstone lightly. If you can see the cutting bevel on the knife blade, keep the knife at this bevel as you work; otherwise, hold the knife with the blade at a 30-degree angle to the stone.

Holding the knife blade firmly at the bevel angle, push the full length of the blade gently but firmly away from you, at a diagonal across the stone. Lift the knife blade at the end of the stroke, turn the knife over, and repeat, stroking the blade away from yourself across the stone. Repeat, using alternating strokes on the two sides of the blade, for the same number of strokes on each side. These alternating strokes remove any tiny burrs caused by the sharpening. For very dull blades, follow this sharpening procedure on first the coarse side and then the fine side of the stone. Remove debris from the knife blade with a soft cloth.

To touch up the cutting edge of a carving knife, use a sharpening steel. With the blade of the knife away from you, pull the edge of the knife blade lightly down the length of the steel, stroking the entire length of the blade from handle to tip. Repeat on the other side of the knife blade. Stroke the sides of the blade alternately along the steel to produce the desired cutting edge; about six strokes per side are usually adequate, particularly for survival pocket knives.

If you are in possession of an Old Timer knife, or you have the opportunity to purchase one, seriously consider storing that away somewhere safe. Old Timer pocket knives were created by the Imperial Schrade Corporation, and the latter shut down on July 30, 2004. Proving nobody can be in business forever, this corporation was up and running for one hundred years before it came to an end. But if you are an avid knife collector and desperately want an Old Timer in your arsenal, don’t fear. The production was taken up by another company.

That company was Taylor Brands LLC. They made the move to purchase the intellectual rights associated with Old Timer pocket knives, and they began selling these knives in their classic designs and patterns. The only notable difference between Taylor and Schrade is that Schrade does import from China in order to keep the prices of these knives competitive. So whether you want the knife to display, collect, or use, you can still count on Old Timer to be a part of your collection.

If you are looking for a new pocket knife, consider Old Timer pocket knives for your next purchase.  This is one brand that is recognized by all knife users.  With so many different models, you will surely find the perfect knife Old Timer knife for your needs.  We all know knives are great tools to have during camping or hunting trips, but they are also handy tools to have just-in-case!

When it comes to Old Timers, there are several different models available for you to choose form.  These knives come in different lengths and sizes, but all are compact enough to fit in your pocket.  Some have two or more blades, and others can serve as multi-tools.  Once you try an Old Timer pocket knife, you will never go outdoors again without it!

Old Timer Pocket Knives have been around for a long time and many people have been carrying their Old Timer Pocket Knife for years. Age and use takes a toll on pocket knives just like everything else.  Lately customers have been asking us where they can get their Old Timer Pocket Knives repaired.

Old Timer Pocket Knives originally were part of Schrade.  Taylor Brands, LLC obtained the rights to the Schrade products and now produces the Old Timer Pocket knives.  They are the folks you want to contact about getting repairs.  You can contact them at (800) 251-0254.  They are located in Kingsport, Tn.

If you are considering an adventure outdoors, such as hiking, and it is your first time to go on such, then you better be prepared for anything. Make sure you are wearing the right clothes. Wear clothes that are comfortable and do not trap heat. Your shoes must be the right kind, too. Hiking boots that are snug and waterproof are highly recommended. The sole is specifically designed for hiking.

Also bring along one of those Schrade pocket knives. These knives are made for outdoor enthusiasts. They are lightweight and useful especially when out on a hike.

It appears that as with most good things, there comes an end.  Many Old Timer Pocket Knives have come for years with a hole in the end of the handle.  This could be used for lanyards, clips, leather ties or key rings.  As new productions of these knives come out, this hole has disappeared.

One example I recently ran across was the 53OTG, commonly known as the Old Timer Bearhear Ext single blade pocket knife.  Even most of the pictures of the knife still show the old style with the useful hole in the end of of the handle.