Schrade Old Timer Appraisal

Vintage Schrade Old Timer Stockman and Gerber Silver Knight Pocket Knives

This set consists of two traditional folding pocket knives. The top item is a classic Schrade 'Old Timer' Stockman model, featuring three blades (closed) and the signature Delrin saw-cut brown handle scales. It is characterized by nickel silver bolsters at both ends and a brass shield inlay marked 'OLD TIMER'. This specific knife shows significant age-related patina on the nickel silver components and visible scratching on the handle material. The blades appear to have some oxidation and surface wear indicative of use. The construction utilizes brass pins and liners, a hallmark of mid-to-late 20th-century Schrade craftsmanship. The second item is a Gerber 'Silver Knight' series lock-back pocket knife. It features a brushed stainless steel frame with a distinctive wood inlay, likely rosewood or similar hardwood, providing a sleek, modern aesthetic compared to the Old Timer. The handle is slim and contoured for ergonomic use. This knife shows less wear than the Old Timer but exhibits fine surface scratches on the steel frame and minor dulling of the wood's finish. It features a nail nick for opening and a lock-back mechanism for safety. Together, these pieces represent two different manufacturing philosophies from the late 1970s to 1990s: the rugged, utilitarian traditional American slip-joint and the refined, compact lock-back design. Both items show signs of being 'user' knives rather than pristine collectibles, which gives them a specific secondary market appeal for vintage tool enthusiasts.