These knives were built in the 1980's and they were built really well. Love the blade grinds and the bone. I may look to add the other patterns to my collection.
Check out my video on the "Miner" knife for more information about this series.
https://youtu.be/z68k8GsN4k8
VINTAGE SCHRADE + USA
Stockman Knife
Made in 1981
Tang Stamp: SCHRADE+ U.S.A TM-1
"THE FARMER"
Tang Stamp: SCHRADE+ U.S.A TM-5
"THE RANCHER"
A knife from the 1981 Classic Set.
Serial Number on Bolster R1497
Etched blades and shields by Frank Giorgianni.
Genuine Zebu Jigged RED Bone "The Farmer" and Brown Bone "The Rancher" handles.
This knife has never been used, carried or sharpened.
3-7/8" closed .
From the Shrade advertising pamphlet.
In the world of classic heirloom quality collectibles, few are as valued as knives with genuine bonestag handles.
Such knives are valued by collectors and knife enthusiasts the world over because of its natural beauty when polished to a subtle but radiant finish. In the hands of a Master Cutler, such handles when combined with Schrade+Steel , solid brass and nickel silver can be shaped into exquisite works of three dimension art. The total effect is breath• taking and it is for this reason th.at many knife lovers prize these works over all others.
Because of the difficult production process and the limited availability of bone this is the first series of knives with genuine bone stag handles produced by Schrade. Production time and material availability has in itself necessitated that these knives will be rare collector pieces.
In the many years Schrade has been offering knife collectibles, we have never before been able to put together such a prized collection, each a variation of a single theme, created by Schrade •s Master Cutlers.
The collection will consist of five genuine bone stag handled knives each with an etched blade honoring one of the five trades which enabled our Country to grow strong and true.
Each knife will be handcrafted from the finest materials - solid brass and nickel silver• fabulous Schrade+ Steel that is renowned for it's sharpness and edge holding ability and will not tarnish or rust plus genuine bone stag handle hand fitted to each knife.
Each blade is etched with an original work of art, commissioned exclusively for this collection.
Issued in a strictly limited edition, the collection is available exclusively through authorized Schrade Distributors and Dealers.
Strictly Limited Edition
Because of the unprecedented nature of this collection and its unsurpassed quality. the Tradesmen Collection will have enduring collection importance. Only 1,400 sets in Matched Green Bone Serial #G-001 To G1400 will be produced.
Convenient Acquisition
The farmer and The Miner will be the first knives produced and will be shipped in September. 1981 with a free solid Cherry presentation display plaque. The balance of the knives will be shipped at one mot1th intervals until all five knives are shipped.
PLEASE ACT PROMPTLY
We must urge you to act promptly. The extremely limited quantity of these se,s that are available will mean that they
will be sold out within a matter of days. Don't let these high profit plus sales escape you· Order Today.
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