Old Timer 7OT Cave Bear Traditional Lockback Pocket Knife with 3.9in High Carbon Stainless Steel Blade, Sawcut Handles, and Leather Belt Sheath for Hunting, Camping, Whittling, EDC, and Outdoors

First, I have owned an Old Timer Barlow pocket knife for over 40 years and it has served me well around the world in the Marine Corps. I have dozens of knives, and have used knives since I started carrying one at age 5. I'm not new to knives and I know quality when I see it.I don't have any negatives about this knife so far, so thus the 5 star. It is still new, but seems to be of good quality. The sheath is a darker chestnut brown leather than that shown on the photo. It is sewn with heavy thread, and good quality leather. The snap is substantial and shouldn't present any problems with popping open. It opens and closes with a firm snap. The knife seems to be well-detailed. No scratches, mars, etc. The knife has a good heft in your hand. It feels like a real knife that will be up to any task for which it is designed. The blade opens easily, and the locking mechanism snaps into place. This is actually for my 9 1/2 year old son, and he has trouble depressing the locking mechanism to close the knife, but I expected that. It is, after all, a LOCKING mechanism, and you don't want it TOO easy to unlock. There seems to be no danger of it closing on your hand unexpectedly. I really wanted him to use this with me present for a while anyway, so that's not a bad thing. As he gets older, he will have the finger strength to operate it with no problems. The case is imprinted with "Old Timer", not "Schrade", as shown, by the way. The riviets in the handle seem solid and are well-polished. The handle is, I think, simulated bone, probably a plastic of some kind, but has the feel and look of bone. It has serrations cut into the material to prevent slippage in your hand. Both ends of the knife are brass and there are no rough edges anywhere. There is a steel rivet through the end where the blade hinge attaches, and it is polished down so there is no bump sticking out above the brass end cap. I am looking forward to having my son use this on an upcoming campout. As it is new, I can't speak to how it will last, but it seems to be a "lifetime" knife that he will be using with his son someday. I'm pleased with this purchase, and would purchase again! You won't find much better in the $20 range like this Old Timer. I have read the other reviews and the concerns about new ownership of the brand, etc. I think they have kept the quality control of the old company.

Although I’ve only had this knife for a few days, so far it’s a great knife. This is a high quality knife for a cheap price tag. The knife itself is great, it looks very nice. I’m not quite sure whats up with the scaling and coloring in between the bronze ends, as the staining and pattern sort of just fades off in a non-attractive way, but it’s a very well functioning knife. The bronze ends look very nice and sleek, and the overall appearance of the knife is great. It’s easy but firm when opening and closing. The measurements are all in the correct ballpark and the blade itself is sharp, high quality metal. The knife itself is overall, amazing. The sheath is of a little lower quality, and I’m almost 100% sure it’s some cheap pleather material. The stitches look relatively weak and the sheath isn’t exactly cut great, but it does the job. You should be fine as long as you dont abuse it too much. The knife fits a bit lose in the sheath but that’s preferable as it allows for a smooth draw. The button works well and the holster itself is overall slightly above average.

This is by no means the best knife out there, however for the price I really don't see how it can get any better. The knife is a Schrade Old Timer 70T. It has a beautiful classic design that's hard to find in a knife these days. It's weight is just right for it's size. Super solid construction. I was concerned the blade would be dull out of the box, however it passed the paper test before any sharpening. A few grinds on the sharpening stone made it as sharp as any knife out there. The lock is very solid with absolutely no blade play. The unlocking mechanism requires a bit of force to initiate, however I would by no means consider this a flaw. There are no screws, so anything becoming loose over time is out of the question. The handle feels really good. The sheath is made of leather that is probably not of the highest quality, however it is fully functional and a wonderful addition. I know some of you knife enthusiasts steer clear of knives made in China, but if you are looking for a medium sized EDC folding knife with a old fashioned feel, I encourage you to give this knife a shot. It definitely will not be a waste of money like many other knives sold in this price range.