Old Timer 3OT Bearhead Traditional Lockback Pocket Knife with 2.2in High Carbon Stainless Steel Blade, Sawcut Handle, and Convenient Small Size for EDC, Whittling, Camping, Hunting, and Outdoors

I’ve used this knife for a few months and I’m very satisfied. Seems very sturdy. It has a nice finish and shows no wear even though I carry it every day.

Great knife

Nice size blade, attractive finish, neat unlocking device

As I have said in my other knife reviews, I have owned many folders over a period of 30+ years. All price ranges, styles, manufacturers and countries of origin. This particular knife I purchased in 1993 at a Walmart when it was made in the USA out of high carbon steel and green delrin scales. I used it on many jobsites in construction and beat the tar out of it cutting plastic lumber straps, rope, even using the spine side to cut sandpaper. That knife never failed me. Long since lost, I mainly purchased this version for nostalgia. I give it four stars because I have not owned it long enough to speak to its durability. Here are my initial observations. I have seen some say the handle rivets are not flush. This is not entirely true. Three are not but the one where you place your thumb is very flush. So no issue there. Yes the knife came with a scuff or two on the bolsters. For a 14 dollar knife that's not a deal breaker. The delrin scales are just fine. The bolsters are not flush to the scales but only slightly off and not sharp so that wont be an issue with light tasks. Now to the blade and action. The blade is of course no longer high carbon steel but Schrade's proprietary stainless. The out of box sharpness was acceptable for immediate use. I have some experience with this steel and if you use a fine ceramic bar or sharpening system its gets very, very sharp and holds an edge ok. Will still require minor sharpening occasionally to stay super sharp. I used a fine ceramic rod on mine for five minutes and it's a razor. The action is very stiff and rough initially. Again, for a 14 dollar knife not a deal breaker. My Case and Buck knives have come just as rough and they cost much more. A little oil on the joint, a towel, a beer and a good movie on you can clean the joint and smooth out the action in time. Simple. I applied three treatments and worked the action while cleaning and mine is pretty smooth now after a couple hours. So in conclusion, if you are buying this knife for its intended use which is lighter tasks such as cutting small items, opening packaging, light kitchen duty or even minor whittling it's very acceptable. Is it the same Old Timer I owned in '93? Of course not. Is it worth 14 dollars? I think so. If I see any other issues in the future I will update. At this point I recommend this knife at four stars for affordability, intended function and nostalgia .Sure brings back fond memories for me. If you are attracted to this knife I say buy it. If its a dud you can always return it.

This was a gift for my son. He needed a good lightweight pocket knife that wasn't cumbersome. It's sharp and useful for everyday.

Good

Do not like seeing made in China. I have an identical knife that I bought a number of years ago made in USA. Quality carbon steel blade construction is similar to the old one and the price is very good. Still a quality Schrade product. I would buy again. Closed length is close to 3" making the perfect pocket knife - very portable. Easy to use with a quality lockback safety feature. The carbon steel blade holds a sharp edge well. Price & quality for under $20. Dollar for dollar you cant go wrong. If you loose it or leave it no big deal. Luv this knife. I paid less than $16 with tax - good deal. Other reviewers stated the edges to be sharp - unfinished. I found this to be the same on mine as well. I cleaned up edges with a sharpening stone/steel 5- minutes nice and smooth to handle now. It’s my daily carry.

I like the look and size of this knife. It's a perfect fit for a 5th pocket. The blade is fine out of the box. But, this definitely has some quality control issues. The rivets (I guess that's what they're called) stick out far too much and are sharp in some places. It's also difficult to unlock. I've oiled it and worked it a little and it is still a little difficult to unlock. And it feels like it's grinding while opening and closing, even after oiling. It does not feel like a quality knife. I've purchased several Old Timer and Uncle Henry knives and I still have some from over 25 years ago. I have no complaints on any of the other models. The fact that it is made in China does not concern me. I own several American made knives as well as an embarrassing number of Swedish knives. This is my 5th Old Timer in the last few weeks and it's the only one with issues worth mentioning. I'm keeping it because it really is a cool little knife, even with these issues. Maybe I'll try grinding the rivets a little. Btw, I wouldn't buy this for a young person. It just has too many issues out of the box.

Es una miniatura que sirve muy bien para limpiarte las uñas. Tal vez sirva para abrir sobres pero no te va a servir ni para abrir cajas. La compré porque estaba anunciada por 170 pesos vendida por Amazon Mexico pero ahora la veo disponible por otros vendedores por 918 pesos y a ese precio es mejor comprar una navaja real y no una miniatura como esta. Esta bonita y parece bien hecha aun cuando esta hecha china. Por 170 pesos esta muy bien pero no por ni un peso más.