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I want to know where i can get a brand new oldtimer junior stockman 108ot pocket knife with carbon steel blades. I have had old timers all of my life and cannot find them anywhere. Please tell if you know or if you have one.

I am sad to say Schrade Cutlery the maker of Old Timer Brand Knives, went out of business a few years ago and the brand names were sold off. The new knives(made overseas) have Stainless steel blade for the most part. There are thousands of Old Timer knives out there and you will just have to look around at yard sales and E-bay and the like to find what you are looking for. Another possible source would be small old time hardware stores that may have some old stock left over from years before. Smokey Mountain Knife works may also be a source for some of the old carbon steel blades as they purchased a large quantity of the old stock when the company was auctioned off. In the last few years a lot of the blades were made from stainless steel because that is what the market demanded. People did not and do not want to take the time and effort to maintain and care for a carbon steel blade. I am one of those people who still loves a good carbon steel blade for the superior edge holding and ease of sharpening it offers as well as just having a great appreciation of history and tools. I hope this answer helps you find what you are looking for and here are a few tips to help you identify a carbon steel blade. On a used knife the blade will generaly have a dark tint almost black because carbon steel reacts to acids and other elements by forming a dark patina. you may also see some surface rust. The rust is easy to remove if it is not too bad with a little light oil and some steel or bronze wool. I would choose the bronze wool as it will not leave behind microscopic fibers or residue that will also rust over time. You can find it at boating centers or even Home Depot. Any good light oil works, 3 in 1, WD-40 will work, liquid wrench even light motor oil will work well. Be careful and work slow and steady. After a good cleaning sharpen her up and enjoy a great knife for years to come. If you see a knife and it is new and shiny you can plunge it into a potato and if the blade turns black you have carbon steel, you can also try a magnet most carbon steels will be attracted to the magnet and most Stainless will not because they do not have enough iron it them. There are exceptions to both rules but it is an easy way to tell the difference, and most people do not carry a potato around with them LOL. Best Of Luck I hope you find what you are looking for.

I dont have any wood shop experience, but I am very interested in makeing my own furniture. Only problem is I know absolutely nothing about it! If anyone could please give me some help and get me pointed in the right direction I would greatly appreciate it. Any and all information will help so please dont hesitate to post an answer. thanks!!

I’d suggest starting off slow.

On one hand,,,"anybody" can do it.
I admire You for being interested and Asking about it.

THAT in itself is the Start.

On a less philosphical,,more realistic level……
It takes quite a bit of skill and expense.
Tools and materials are Expensive.
And the Knowledge must be learned.
Then,,the Skills must be developed

And it’s Great when you can end up with something Useful & Nice.

You can spend a fortune on BOOKS.
Or,,go to a Library.
Get books on Basics of Tools and Projects you’re interested in.
You’ll find books about WOODS,,Fastening & hardware,,Finishes,,
Using Hand Tools & Powertools.

INVEST the Time and Effort to get a basic education.

Community Colleges often have short courses.
Some Hardware Stores and Tool Supply companies have seminars and classses.

Find a Local Cabinet Shop/Woodworks and ask for a Tour.
Tell them what Your interests are,,and ask them for advice.
They’re BUSINESSES,,,but they’re People Too—and Many Folks is such trades are Happy to help where they can.

You COULD even offer YOUR services/skills in return for a "short Course" at a local woodshop.

Contact HiSchool Woodshop Teachers for ideas.

Cruise around on "trash Day" and get small furniture Items to PRACTICE on.
Look at how they’re made,,,take them apart & Re-Assemble.
Even if ya wreck the "project",,You WILL learn something at No Cash Expense.

Go to Local Hardware Stores during "Off Hours"(meaning NOT weekends),,and ask about various tools.
Most Local Owned places will be Happy to help.

Im sure others who answer can give you specific suggestions on Books or Info Sources.
But realize when starting from "scratch" there is no real "Best Book",,,Any info is worthwhile.

You Probably have Friends or Family,,know people,,,who have various skills & knowledge ,,and be happy to help.
A Couple Hours of "hand’s On" can get You well-started learning about Tools & how to use them.
Another couple hours "hand’s on" can aquaint you with quite a bit about Techniques,Materials,Etc

Bottomline of my opinion,,,Start at the Local Library & asking LOCALLY for "live help"

Another thought….
You might consider getting started with "KITS" that You assemble.

Simply ASSEMBLING something doesn’t seem as interesting as Cutting/Shaping wood and such.
But it’s a CRITICAL aspect,,and crucial to overall success.
It’s a Very,Very important "Chapter" in what You’re aspiring to do.

Places like
http://www.sauder.com/
come to mind,,,ready-to-assemble "kits" for some NICE furniture at prices little more than raw material costs.
Just for example.

S-A-F-E-T-Y,,,CANNOT be OVERSTRESSED.
We take it for granted,,but working with tools and wood,and stuff DEMANDS fully diligent Safety.
Eyeballs and Fingers/hands simply take Tooo Long to grow back.

You ALREADY ARE pointed in Right Direction,,simply for Seeking Info.
Keep Going:)

Good Luck!

**Just for sake of saying–Power Tools are a Tremendous Help,and very nice.

But Most all of the world’s Most fabulous,elegant,Durable,
Desirable Furniture
was made Not ONLY 100% with Hand Tools,
but with Many TOOLS which themselves
were made by hand.

Which at least Indicates that it doesn’t require a Full,Automated Workshop to get satisfactory results.
Any Tools you DO get,,needs to be good quality though.
As You learn about Tools,,You’ll begin to realize how to shop for tools,,,and find them at discounts via Garage Sales,Ebay,PawnShops,etc.
It’ll save you a bunch of $$$