Bomb Tech knife

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Randyinseville

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Can't seem to find a definitive answer somaybe you guys can help me out. I got one after graduating HDS in 1999. I was just wondering, how many did Schrade make? Mine's serialed 3xxx. Thanks, Randy
 
G'day Randy and welcome to the 'Schrade Lost Souls Forum'.....I have just brought up a previous posting on the Bomb Tech1 and it can be viewed by anyone interested.
You have one beautifully constructed knife there have you used it and if so for what?
The Bomb Tech No1. Featured genuine Forged stainless steel designed by the FBI Technicians for probing & prying with the blunt tip <quoted by Schrade Product Manager Tim Faust in Feb 2001.>....it has measuring guide and some of the sharpest serrations you can see/feel.....
I dont know exactly how many were produced and perhaps our resident statistician lrv will chime in and advise...the genuine USA Ellenville N.Y. are rarely on the Bay for sale so I believe not many produced or at least no one will let go of their examples....be very very wary of the Chinese models which are produced in large numbers like everything else they produce..identifiable by not having the USA Cross Guard stamping..but that is of course never shown by sellers.......and I doubt these ""examples"" are forged stainless steel for starters....Hoo Roo
 
Larry,
Thanks for the info.... It's seems we all bought one after graduating. We thought it was ...so badass! I used mine a little, cutting Det cord and time fuse mostly and the ruler comes in handy for measuring the same - but I quickly realized, I think as did the other guys, the damn thing is just too big, you can't sit with it on your belt, drive, etc. Mine has been sitting in a drawer for 10 years / I quickly changed over to a multi tool type design which was a lot more portable. And although cool as all get out, neither myself or anyone I know of has ever used the saw back or nail puller on a call out!! :)
 
Just a few pics for those that asked: Sorry for the crappy photographer and phone camera!
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G'day Roland, My first guess is that the sheath at least is genuine as the Chinese version I believe does not have that Special Bomb Tech logo on its sheath pocket.Maybe Taylor did not obtain third party rights to logos that Schrade had obtained rights to use at the time.....same with etch on the genuine forged stainless steel blade. I think the Chinese version studs may be brass unlike the the genuine USA version...the one photo of course that was missing <and was the most important> in the Ebay listing was the U.S.A. stamping on the cross guard...possibly an oversight by Seller as he did say in description that they are no longer produced..which is incorrect as an 'effigy' knife is still made retailing at some U.S.$44 <which should be a fair indicator to its inherant quality>.........the forged stainless steel U.S.A. version was considerably dearer when released...the Ebay listing was probably genuine....as they say, it's good practice in survival, if you ever see a Bomb Technician running furiously in a given direction.... always try and keep up with him........Hoo Roo
 
Larry, i was hoping you would chime in and give me the benefit of your extensive experience.
I didn't know if the offshore versions have the blade etch or logo on the sheath. I saw this auction with just minutes to go, so i checked seller's other items: military type knives from 5 or more years ago, all authentic. Then i enlarged the pic. of just the blade. I can make out what looks to be some markings in the center of the metal guard. So decided it was worth the chance and squeaked in a win.
I have no idea what these 'usually' go for because it's the only one i've seen, but i'm happy that now i can play "sapper".
Thanks Hoo Roo !
roland
 
I picked up what I presumed to be one of these knives on the bay the other day, but now I'm not sure.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/160671443160?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649

It IS stamped SCHRADE+ USA in the appropriate places. It has the sheath with the EOD emblem on it. But it doesn't have any of the etching on the blade, which could be because it was used, nor does it have a serial number. BUT, it doesn't have the snub tip on it. It comes to a full point. So, is this some other version?

Dave
 
Dave, i think yours is the M-7 Survival knife. Other than the tip i don't know what other differences there might be. Hopefully Mr. H. Roo will bound back because he knows. And i'm sure others do too, so we both should learn soon.
roland
 
quote: "Larry, i was hoping you would chime in and give me the benefit of your extensive experience.
I didn't know if the offshore versions have the blade etch or logo on the sheath."

Larry is offshore! :D:D;)
 
I think Roland's is the real deal "Bomb Tech" BT-01 limited edition judging by the etch, sheath and blunt tip for prying.

I believe Dave's is the more widely available "Schrade Extreme" Survival Knife. Both of these versions are cataloged as BT-01. The catalog version as shown from 1996-2002 has a sharp tip and a different etch. As far as no etch on Dave's maybe it was an unfinished one that escaped the factory in 2004 with that sheath or maybe the etch was worn away somewhere down the line and sheath paired with it post-factory.

As far as I know there were only two versions one with the blunt tip and one without. Seeing Dave's sharp-tip version with that sheath seems wrong imho. I don't think the "Schrade Extreme" were serialized either but I may be wrong on that.

Well, how'd the Canuck do, Larry? Have I represented?

http://www.collectors-of-schrades-r.us/Catalogs/images/1996-CATS.pdf

http://www.collectors-of-schrades-r.us/Catalogs/images/2002-CATS.pdf
 
Dave, thinkingtoomuch, what's the difference between the "Extreme" and the M-7 ?
roland
 
rprocter said:
Dave, thinkingtoomuch, what's the difference between the "Extreme" and the M-7 ?
roland
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The regular M-7 was a bayonet designed to be attached to a rifle is one major difference. Imperial made them so did others. M-7 was a military designation. Pic: http://www.icollector.com/images/1186/14971/14971_0284_1_lg.jpg

Here's a quote form this thread (http://www.quarterbore.net/forums/showthread.php?t=66):

"I have been collecting M7 bayonets since the US Army first issued me one in 1970. Having actually used this bayonet in combat with the 1st Cav Division I have grown to love it. I don't think people realize just how many different versions and makers have been a part of M7 bayonet history. In my collection I have the US makers, BOC, Colt, Conetta, FZR, GenCut, Imperial, Milpar, and Ontario. Foriegn examples in my collection are the Korean Eagle, Australian, Israeli, Belgium, Dutch, Panmanian 8 inch and the Canadian C7 made by Nella. Not to be left out by any means are the German M7's. Eickhorn made more varieties of the M7 then any other maker.....the 9 inch double edged version, the wire-cutter M7 with wirecutting scabbard, Colt marked blades made in W. Germany and after reunification, made in Germany, shortened cross-guard versions for use on the M-16 as well as the HK G3. I have a M7 that is marked US M7 TAC, which appears to be an unknown maker. I have 3 of the 4 Imperial Vietnam commemorative M7's, missing only the US Navy one. In my collection I have the standard black plastic handle as well as the rare white handle, several of the tan handle ones, and a green plastic handled BOC alledgedly designed for use with Delta Force. Two green handled Armalite M7's with the Colt logo on the blade have a special section in my collection. But by far, the pride of my M7 collection is #33 of 40 Product Improved Ranger Experimental bayonets produced for Ranger testing when the US Army was originally planning to replace the M7. This particular version is cutting blade up with a serrated edge. This particular M7 PI is only one of 24 that survived the Ranger tests out of the original 40. I have several combat trench versions of the M7 from both Vietnam and Desert Storm. Recent Chinese rip offs of the M7 with blood grooved bowie blades are in my collection as well as both versions of the SARCO bowie blade rip offs, one with black plastic handle and the other with a leather handle. I have a leather handled Mark 2 blade M7 that very well may be one of the Rodman laboratories 1975 experimental M7's but I haven't been able to authenticate it. I would be willing to share any information and facts about the M7 with anyone. And if interested I can post photos of the special M7's in my collection."

There was also the M-7S though that was very much like the Schrade Extreme. Not a bayonet, serrated back, claw etc. This is the one that is similar. Pic and more info: http://www.ar15.com/forums/t_10_17/647362_M7S_Survival_knife.html
 
Thanks Dave. You are correct. I meant to say that the Schrade M-7S (which i mistakenly called "M-7") is very similar to the Schrade "Extreme".
roland
 
The Bomb Tech i won but without being 100% certain it was U.S.A. has arrived and is the Real Deal.
Impressive knife 11 3/4" and quite heavy but perfectly balance in hand. It instills a sense of confidence, like it is, well, "bomb-proof" !

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with a 4" Craftsman for size comparison:

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Real Teeth:

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Good ol' U.S.A. knife:

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Anyone know what the wooden 'toggle' attached to the sheath is for ?
And, just in case you liked the Craftsman (a very nice $8.50 knife):

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roland
 
rprocter said:
Anyone know what the wooden 'toggle' attached to the sheath is for ?

roland
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I'm thinking its the simplest of buckles for strapping the bottom of the sheath around your leg so the giant knife doesn't bounce around all over the place when you are wearing it. All you have to do is form a small loop on the other end at the correct length and then pass the wooden piece through it once it's wrapped around your leg. You could also make a one piece thing that is all "loop". You can rig toggles in a lot of different ways for a lot of different things but the idea is that you can quickly and securely attach something to something else and then very easily untie it. These are used a lot with bungie cord in todays camping equipment. Toggles work good as an added part of a deluxe "Knute Hitch".

Here a couple pics so you can get what I mean. Basic toggle and loop: toggle-and-loop.jpg

Bungie cord toggle loops: Sail_Tidy bungie toggle.jpgToggle_Loops.jpg

Knute Hitch: Knute Hitch 1.jpgKnute Hitch 2.jpg
 
Dave, i think you're right. it does need to be tethered to the leg and the toggle will speed up getting it in place.
"Tape holder". you could wrap tape around it too.
It's a neat knife and not many around.
roland
 
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