Sharpfinger
Encyclopedia
Sharpfinger is the name given to a certain style of skinning knife, modeled after the Schrade
152 OT (Sharpfinger). The "Sharpfinger" name is given to a variety of knives in this design (3.5" upswept blade) by a number of makers.
and Camillus Cutlery Company
, as well as by custom knifemakers. Imperial Schrade closed down U.S. operations in 2004, with Camillus following in 2007, and the rights to those brand-names were sold. The Schrade Sharpfinger is currently produced in China in both large and small sizes.
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Variants of the Sharpfinger were offered with the following handle materials:
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In an interview with Harper/Collins regarding his book "Dead in 5 Heartbeats", Barger commented on the Sharpfinger knife: "A lot of people I ride with carry that knife. I actually prefer fixed blades — like the Sharpfinger — to a folded blade. Although I carry a folded blade too, with a fixed blade you don't have to reach inside your pocket. It's always handy, on your belt when you need it. I use my Sharpfinger as a tool. I do everything with it. I like knives with sharp points. You never know when you might want to pop a balloon or peel a banana."
Marc "Animal" MacYoung and Fred Perrin hold favorable views of the Sharpfinger as Animal discusses in his book "Knives, Knife Fighting and Related Hassles" and the Nemo Sandman
site for Fred Perrin in the 90's.
Imperial Schrade
Imperial Schrade Corp. was an American knife manufacturer of hunting knives and pocketknives. Existing in various forms, the company was the eventual consolidation of the Schrade Cutlery Company, founded in 1904, and the Imperial Knife Company, founded 1916. In 2004 the company stopped making...
152 OT (Sharpfinger). The "Sharpfinger" name is given to a variety of knives in this design (3.5" upswept blade) by a number of makers.
History
The Sharpfinger was primarily produced by American companies such as Imperial SchradeImperial Schrade
Imperial Schrade Corp. was an American knife manufacturer of hunting knives and pocketknives. Existing in various forms, the company was the eventual consolidation of the Schrade Cutlery Company, founded in 1904, and the Imperial Knife Company, founded 1916. In 2004 the company stopped making...
and Camillus Cutlery Company
Camillus Cutlery Company
The Camillus Cutlery Company was one of the oldest knife manufacturers in the United States. The Company, which has its roots dating back to 1876, produced millions of knives until it filed for bankruptcy in 2007 due to fierce overseas competition...
, as well as by custom knifemakers. Imperial Schrade closed down U.S. operations in 2004, with Camillus following in 2007, and the rights to those brand-names were sold. The Schrade Sharpfinger is currently produced in China in both large and small sizes.
Description
The Schrade Sharpfinger is a fixed-blade utility knife, approximately 7.5" in overall length with a 3.5" blade and sawcut (textured) "Delrin" synthetic scales. The blade has a pronounced curve, distinctive from most other utility knives marketed in the United States, as well as being smaller than the average American utility or hunting knifeHunting knife
A hunting knife is a knife used during hunting for preparing the game to be used as food: skinning the animal and cutting up the meat. It is different from the Hunting dagger which was traditionally used to kill wild game....
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Variants
- Schrade-Walden Sharp Finger (USA) -- high carbon steel, rare variant
- Schrade 152 Old Timer Sharpfinger (USA) -- high carbon steel
- Schrade 152 Uncle Henry Wolverine (USA) -- stainless
- Camillus Grand'Pa Sharp Hunter (USA)
- Rigid Max Edge Hunter (USA)
- Arrowhead Roadrunner (USA)
- Taylor/Schrade LLC Sharpfinger (China)
- Winchester (China)--
Variants of the Sharpfinger were offered with the following handle materials:
- Smooth colored Delrin (cream, yellow, orange, black)
- Scrimshawed cream Delrin
- Stag (several patterns)
- Staglon (several patterns)
- Jigged bone (various cuts and colors)
- Wood (various types)
Famous owners
Probably the most famous user of a Schrade Sharpfinger knife is Sonny Barger, founder of the Hells Angels Motorcycle ClubHells Angels
The Hells Angels Motorcycle Club is a worldwide one-percenter motorcycle gang and organized crime syndicate whose members typically ride Harley-Davidson motorcycles. In the United States and Canada, the Hells Angels are incorporated as the Hells Angels Motorcycle Corporation. Their primary motto...
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In an interview with Harper/Collins regarding his book "Dead in 5 Heartbeats", Barger commented on the Sharpfinger knife: "A lot of people I ride with carry that knife. I actually prefer fixed blades — like the Sharpfinger — to a folded blade. Although I carry a folded blade too, with a fixed blade you don't have to reach inside your pocket. It's always handy, on your belt when you need it. I use my Sharpfinger as a tool. I do everything with it. I like knives with sharp points. You never know when you might want to pop a balloon or peel a banana."
Marc "Animal" MacYoung and Fred Perrin hold favorable views of the Sharpfinger as Animal discusses in his book "Knives, Knife Fighting and Related Hassles" and the Nemo Sandman
Nemo Sandman
Nemo Sandman is a French composer, film director and illustrator.He is best known for his controversial musical videos on MTV for New Model Army, Lustral, Ten Mother Tongues, M.I.E.L, Gabriela Arnon, End of Orgy, Rise and Fall of a Decade and his arty commercials for VirginFrance.Nemo Sandman also...
site for Fred Perrin in the 90's.