My question is this: what is the difference between these two knives? Through reading the catalogs the 136 is referred to as a "lineman's skinning knife" and the 186 is called a "large pruning knife". The only major difference I can ascertain is the presence of the shackle. Except for graphics printed on the 136, are the blade profiles identical?
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Schrade-Walden 136 vs Schrade-Walden 186
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Thank you for responding but according to the 1954 catalog they are the same size.
http://www.collectors-of-schrades-r.us/Catalogs/images/1954-SW-CATS.pdf
I'm not doubting you read those stats in another catalog but Schrade wasn't known for 100% accuracy in their own literature.
http://www.collectors-of-schrades-r.us/Catalogs/images/1954-SW-CATS.pdf
I'm not doubting you read those stats in another catalog but Schrade wasn't known for 100% accuracy in their own literature.
They seem like identical knives (minus the shackle). I just wonder what other difference there may be that the illustrations and descriptions do not convey.
As far as ebay goes I could only find one past sale of a 186 in mid-November. I wonder if they made less of them.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Sch...D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557
As far as ebay goes I could only find one past sale of a 186 in mid-November. I wonder if they made less of them.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Sch...D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557
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i have both the 186 and the 136 the blades are very close mine probably has a worn blade for the 136. the blades themselves do look the same although on the 136 the pattern number is on the same side as the
Schrade Walden
NY USA
136
and the 186 the patter number is on the reverse with its stamping being:
Schrade
Walden
NY USA.
now this might be a feature of when they were manufactured but the 136 has small pins with a shackle and the 186 had larger pins and a more rounded handle. the 136 has a rough wooden handle and the 186 is smoother.
in the photo the 186 is to the left. along with a 163 (middle) and a 175 ( i think)
Schrade Walden
NY USA
136
and the 186 the patter number is on the reverse with its stamping being:
Schrade
Walden
NY USA.
now this might be a feature of when they were manufactured but the 136 has small pins with a shackle and the 186 had larger pins and a more rounded handle. the 136 has a rough wooden handle and the 186 is smoother.
in the photo the 186 is to the left. along with a 163 (middle) and a 175 ( i think)
