Old timer knives...

[DitchPanda]

Never owned one...anybody a fan? My local hardware store has some on sale..thought of picking one up.

[GreenPig]

I've got a few Sharpfingers for skinning and they work fine.

[TnRiver46]

I’ve got an old folding one that has been thru the ringer, I’d almost be embarrassed to post a pic. I think I found it in a river. There’s not much blade left to sharpen on the main blade, somebody must have lost it years and years ago. I will say it’s durable ! 

[AlabamaSpothunter]

I inherited my grandpa's Old Timer pocket knife that he bought in the 60s, and literally never left home without it.   He was a mail carrier for a long time too, so I imagine he used for various things daily, perhaps why he was so religious about always having it.

 

It's hard to open, archaic like a dinosaur, but the steel used, and the manufacturing quality of it ensures that I could give it to a grandson one day if I wanted.   

 

For me it's two companies......Kershaws for actually carrying daily, and using to cut, pry, scrap, etc. with, and then Microtechs, the knifes I buy thinking I'll carry them, but then realize I'm not about to cut some boxes with a $400-500 OTF knife.

 

Kershaw makes a fantastic affordable blade, many great designs, and their assist opening models are darn near auto fast. 

[Jig Man]

One of my knives is an Old Timer.  They are pretty good.  

[scaleface]

I had many USA made carbon steel Old Timers in my life . I sold them all last year . Great knives . My first Pocket knife was an Old Timer that I received for Christmas . The new stainless steel models from China just dont have the same charm .

[flatcreek]

I’ve carried an Old Timer since  the early sixties 

[GaryH]

I’ve been using the same Ole timer for hunting since the 70’s and it’s still going strong. 

[Catt]

I carry a Old Timer Model 1520T Sharpfinger that was my Dad's. Can't even tell y'all how old it is.

 

[Mobasser]

5 minutes ago, Catt said:

I carry a Old Timer Model 1520T Sharpfinger that was my Dad's. Can't even tell y'all how old it is.

 

I have one just like yours Catt except has a gut hook. I'm guessing 50 yrs old? The older Old Timer knives were very good quality, and hold an edge very well. I'm not sure about the new ones.

[scaleface]

8 minutes ago, Catt said:

I carry a Old Timer Model 1520T Sharpfinger that was my Dad's. Can't even tell y'all how old it is.

 

Thats the one knife I wish I had kept but the buyer made me a good offer . 

[GaryH]

3 hours ago, Catt said:

I carry a Old Timer Model 1520T Sharpfinger that was my Dad's. Can't even tell y'all how old it is.

 

That’s my exact knife. Great knife

[Darth-Baiter]

i have a 50T in my rotation.  mine is carbon steel, so it will rust.  but it is looking nicely patina'd

[volzfan59]

I've got my dad's Old Timer pocket knife, don't know the model number. He bought it in the late 60's or very early 70's. It's put up and I never carry it. Means to much to me to take a chance on loosing it.