Old Timer 152OT Sharpfinger 7.1in S.S. Full Tang Fixed Blade Knife with 3.3in Clip Point Skinner Blade, Black Sawcut Handle, and Leather Belt Sheath for Hunting, Camping, Skinning, EDC, and Outdoors

Reliable, sharp, great grip with wet or cold hands, not un-weildly or awkward to use, it’s the standard skinning knife we’ve all reached in our pack for at one point or another! It’s the perfect size, not too large or small to skin and break down everything from rabbits to elk. Blade holds an edge even through moderate abuse, and if not abused the blade will hold sharpness for many animals! The design of the blade’s curve and handle allows your hand to guide it almost instinctively where a cut needs to be made, whether that’s to open up an abdominal cavity without puncturing organs, or if you’re trying to separate back ham ball-joints without force.The only reason I’ve bought these knives over the years is to replace the ones I’ve mangled from my own misuse of the knife (prying bones/joints apart), or from misplacing it!Price is great for the durability and performance, I’ll have one of these skinning knives in my pack every time I head out into the woods!

The Old Timer 152OT Sharpfinger 7.1" fixed blade knife is my go-to and most used EDC. I have many knives, but this is my consistent pick bc I dont generally need a beefy blade for everyday tasks, but I more often than not need something that can pierce or make small, controlled cuts.The 3.3” upswept blade has an elongated trailing point which creates an unreal level of pin-point precision. The steel tapers to an almost hair thin point… be careful sheathing this bad boy lest you snag leather with that needle tip.Love this little precision piercer/slicer. I believe it is designed to be a skinner, but some might even find it meaty for such a task. The 3.2mm thick stock gives the blade more utility for other challenging problems however. It is a wonderful little piercing tool and that is its strongest selling point I think. Just be careful not to recklessly stab into things or you might lose that piercing tip.The 3.5” handle is comfortable, some sort of synthetic (delrin?) akin to plastic but certainly durable. Brass pins are a nice touch. Sawtooth cut goes a long way and not only provides a more secure grip than something like bone, it feels pretty dang good in the hand too. It’s lightweight to boot, no doubt bc it's a synthetic.Contoured leather button snap sheath is decent: leather is 2.2mm thick enough and honestly it is half the reason I carry this knife so frequently. Small enough to consistently wear and not large enough to draw much attention. The curved trailing point even looks cool sheathed too.Steel is not uber fancy (7cr17Mov) but it gets the job done and sharpens with ease. The factory edge was rather dull however so be sure to sharpen and hone upon receiving. After a few minutes with a 3k/10k grit ruby & agate whetstone I was able to get this little devil sharp enough to pull through paper like a lightsaber… no resistance… like butter.We’ll see if this 7cr17mov can hold an edge… my Old Timer PHW Pro Hunter 8” 7cr17mov blade holds an edge worse than any other knife I own, but that stock is cut much thicker. Even though they are cut from the same quality steel, I do suspect this Sharpfinger to hold a better edge bc of the slimmer profile alone… I’ve already been able to get it dramatically sharper than the PHW… Sometimes slimmer wins.I carry this blade every day bc if I had to (e.g. entering federal property) I could easily throw it away and replace it. As far as I can tell this is a classic model and for only $15 it is the cheapest blade in my collection… This is an infinitely replaceable tool worth every penny. You’d pay more elsewhere for the sheath alone…

Why did you pick this product vs others?:This knife has a very nice design, quality material that keeps its sharpness, a good handle. It is rather small in size and you probably won't kill a grizzly bear with it. But it is excellent for cutting food and other small tasks. I use it as a catering knife at work and I am always pleased with its appearance and quality.

As described. I’ve heard that the steel isn’t as good as the old ones, but it’s clean, sharp and feels great. Hopefully it holds an edge and sharpens like my dearly missed old model. These are the perfect hunting knife IMO.

I bought this knife in hopes of replacing a Buck knife which I used for over 30 years before it mysteriously disappeared. I used the Buck for camp chores while backpacking and canoeing. It was small enough to be useful preparing meals, cleaning small fish, and the like, and just large enough to clean large fish and to serve as a serious weapon in case of attack from animals.I bought the Schrade Sharpfinger on the basis of its online description, without seeing it. It seems a good knife and an excellent value, but it is too small to replace the Buck. In particular, the handle is too small for my hands. (I am a normal-sized man.) It might fit a small woman or child well. I think it would be hard to clean a fish larger than a brook trout with it, though I haven't yet tried. The fact that I can't get a firm grip on the small handle would make it less effective as a weapon.The blade comes almost razor sharp, sharper than I was ever able to get the Buck. So far I've only used it around the kitchen, but it cuts through meat like butter. I don't know how well it will hold an edge under hard use like cutting bone, but I have yet to have to sharpen it. (The Buck, though not as sharp, held its edge outstandingly under heavy use.)The tang extends the entire length of the handle, which is secured to it with sturdy rivets. I would be surprised if you could break the knife or handle in normal use. I would expect it to last a lifetime. The knife itself seems of excellent quality.The sheath, though adequate, seems more cheaply made, definitely inferior to the Buck's sturdy sheath. I won't be surprised if it falls apart in a few years. That is a consideration because the knife has an unusually shaped blade which might not fit a generic sheath, and a knife like this is almost useless in the wilderness without a sheath.I don't regret buying the knife even though it turned out not to be an adequate replacement for the Buck. At its price, I think it is an excellent value.