New found knives - The Firearms Forum

buckeye14 · 03-22-2010, 06:30 PM

I found these 2 knives in an old junk drawer. I forgot I had them. Thought I would share these with you. They seem like nice little knives. The hunting knife is a Puma (Germany) and the Schrade (USA) is an Old Timer. I can't remember ever using them. What do you think? Thanks John

armedandsafe · 03-22-2010, 07:06 PM

I had that Puma until one of my sons moved out. I have 3 of those Old Timer Lil' Fingers, counting the one #3 has and the one daughter has. Great knives, both.

Pops

jim summers · 03-22-2010, 07:09 PM

They are both nice looking knives,aren't you glad you found them.

pickenup · 03-22-2010, 07:58 PM

I think you found a couple of nice knives you had stashed away.

stede · 03-22-2010, 08:31 PM

Puma is a fave of mine... amazing wot you can find when digging around!

tim peterson · 03-22-2010, 09:32 PM

Hi John I have the very same schrade old timer. I think I got it 10-15 years ago, problem is I can not keep it sharp. Used every stone, steel and Diamond tool I could find. Even had 3 butchers try, and I still cant keep an edge on it. I realy like this knife, and it fells good in my hands when there working.

buckeye14 · 03-26-2010, 07:19 AM

Thanks guys, as soon as my son saw them he wanted them. At least there staying in the family. John

buckeye14 · 03-26-2010, 07:22 AM

Hi again guys, I have a question. Is there anything I should do to the sheathes to keep them in good condition? They seem just a little dry. John

Insulation Tim · 03-26-2010, 08:48 AM

C'mon, fess up! You really just bought them yesterday and to get them past the wife..made up the just found story.

I have "just found" knives, golf clubs, bourbon and guns all over the place.

USMCSpeedy · 03-26-2010, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by buckeye14

Hi again guys, I have a question. Is there anything I should do to the sheathes to keep them in good condition? They seem just a little dry. John

Rub some mink oil into them. You might want to do it a couple times to soften up the dried leather.

armedandsafe · 03-26-2010, 11:07 AM

Very sparingly with the oil, though. It is better to use just a fingerwet on it, then put it up for a few days and repeat. I've seen more sheaths and holster ruined by too much oil than too little. Don't use any waxes on knife sheaths or holsters. Drop into your local shoe repair shop or leather smith and ask questions. The very best place to get advice on that is the local leather shop which builds motorcycle clothing. If you can keep leather alive riding on a motorcycle, you can keep it alive anywhere.

Pops

red14 · 03-26-2010, 11:09 AM

I use vaseline on old and dry baseball gloves.

patrol · 08-23-2010, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by buckeye14

I found these 2 knives in an old junk drawer. I forgot I had them. Thought I would share these with you. They seem like nice little knives. The hunting knife is a Puma (Germany) and the Schrade (USA) is an Old Timer. I can't remember ever using them. What do you think? Thanks John

The Schrade Old Timer is the exact model knife of my first knife my father bought for me when I was a kid. I skinned many squirrels with that thing.

Artemus · 08-23-2010, 02:36 PM

My old Sharpfinger holds a terrific edge and is easy to sharpen.It also works well in field dressing deer.

03-22-2010, 06:30 PM	#1
buckeye14 Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Col. Oh. Posts: 40	New found knives I found these 2 knives in an old junk drawer. I forgot I had them. Thought I would share these with you. They seem like nice little knives. The hunting knife is a Puma (Germany) and the Schrade (USA) is an Old Timer. I can't remember ever using them. What do you think? Thanks John -->

03-22-2010, 07:06 PM	#2
armedandsafe Former Guest Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Moses Lake, WA Posts: 10,344	Re: New found knives I had that Puma until one of my sons moved out. I have 3 of those Old Timer Lil' Fingers, counting the one #3 has and the one daughter has. Great knives, both. Pops Last edited by armedandsafe; 03-22-2010 at 07:08 PM..

03-22-2010, 07:58 PM	#4
pickenup Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Colorado Rocky Mountains Posts: 6,838	Re: New found knives I think you found a couple of nice knives you had stashed away. __________________ The gene pool needs chlorine

03-22-2010, 08:31 PM	#5
stede V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 92	Re: New found knives Puma is a fave of mine... amazing wot you can find when digging around!

03-22-2010, 09:32 PM	#6
tim peterson V.I.P. Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: COLORADO Posts: 279	Re: New found knives Hi John I have the very same schrade old timer. I think I got it 10-15 years ago, problem is I can not keep it sharp. Used every stone, steel and Diamond tool I could find. Even had 3 butchers try, and I still cant keep an edge on it. I realy like this knife, and it fells good in my hands when there working. __________________ The great objective is that every man be armed. Every one who is able may have a Gun. Patrick Henry

03-22-2010, 07:09 PM	#3
jim summers Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: I reside in southern Indiana, you can almost step out of my back door and be setting on Patoka Lake Posts: 1,056	Re: New found knives They are both nice looking knives,aren't you glad you found them. __________________ To Whom Much Is Given, Much Is Required.

03-26-2010, 07:19 AM	#7
buckeye14 Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Col. Oh. Posts: 40	Re: New found knives Thanks guys, as soon as my son saw them he wanted them. At least there staying in the family. John

03-26-2010, 07:22 AM	#8
buckeye14 Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Col. Oh. Posts: 40	Re: New found knives Hi again guys, I have a question. Is there anything I should do to the sheathes to keep them in good condition? They seem just a little dry. John

03-26-2010, 08:48 AM	#9
Insulation Tim Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ohio Contributor Posts: 2,300	Re: New found knives C'mon, fess up! You really just bought them yesterday and to get them past the wife..made up the just found story. I have "just found" knives, golf clubs, bourbon and guns all over the place. __________________ Tim *"Remember the Ark was built by amateurs....Professionals built the Titanic"*

03-26-2010, 11:07 AM	#11
armedandsafe Former Guest Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Moses Lake, WA Posts: 10,344	Re: New found knives Very sparingly with the oil, though. It is better to use just a fingerwet on it, then put it up for a few days and repeat. I've seen more sheaths and holster ruined by too much oil than too little. Don't use any waxes on knife sheaths or holsters. Drop into your local shoe repair shop or leather smith and ask questions. The very best place to get advice on that is the local leather shop which builds motorcycle clothing. If you can keep leather alive riding on a motorcycle, you can keep it alive anywhere. Pops

03-26-2010, 11:09 AM	#12
red14 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N FLA Posts: 3,914	Re: New found knives I use vaseline on old and dry baseball gloves. __________________ I never argue, I state my opinion, and support my position.

08-23-2010, 02:36 PM	#14
Artemus V.I.P. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Mass. Posts: 358	Re: New found knives My old Sharpfinger holds a terrific edge and is easy to sharpen.It also works well in field dressing deer.