Schrade Old Timer Golden Bear SCH6OT Sheath & Clip

From Imperial Schrade knives comes this the “Old Timer Golden Bear” lockback folder, model number SCH6OT. This Old Timer series of knives encompasses a number of designs that look like your grandparents would have used them, helping to reminisce about times gone by.

This particular Old Timer – the Golden bear is a folding knife that locks in the open position with the incorporated lockback mechanism built into the handle liners. It has a stainless steel blade measuring 3.9 inches. The blade is stamped with the brand SCHRADE close to the hinge section of the knife. A fingernail grove is cut into the blade allowing for easier opening and closing as and when you need to use the blade.

The handle is Brown sawcut Delrin with a Brass bolster and a Brass inlay shield with the words OLD TIMER etched onto it. The rear of the handle also features a lanyard hole (ideal for lashing a lanyard through it and storing it around your neck or elsewhere). There is also an inbuilt lockback release trigger you simply squeeze as and when you need to close the knife.

Taylor Brands LLC (founded by Stewart Taylor in 1975) manufacture and distribute a wide range of knife brands, including Imperial Schrade. This Golden Bear Old Timer lockback (SCH6OT) is a surprisingly good example of these knives. It's overall length is 8.7 inch and it's closed length is 4.9 inch. The weight is 5.9oz and there is even a Nylon sheath included with pocket clip.

Brought back to life by Taylor Brands, and made in China to the original standards that Imperial Schrade used to make years ago, as far back as 1904 before they ceased production in 2004, it's nice to see these older brands being kept alive and to the same high levels of quality.