Your Old Timer knife’s value starts with five facts
There is no reliable brand-wide price. The sold lots below are boxed or tin-packaged 94OT / 940T Old Timers, not a used pocket knife without papers.
Tin-packaged 94OTW trapper. A Schrade building tin with an Old Timer 94OTW gunstock trapper sold for $22.
Another tin-packaged Old Timer 94OTW gunstock trapper sold for $28.
NIB two-blade in tin. A Schrade building tin with a two-blade Old Timer 940TW sold for $28.
Boxed anniversary 940T. A Sterling Fur Outfitters 25th-anniversary Imperial Schrade Old Timer 940T with box sold for $35.
High-value in this set. Another boxed anniversary Old Timer 940T sold for $45.
Start by recording the model number, complete tang stamp, blade pattern, honest condition, and original box or papers. Then compare only with sold knives that match that combination.
- Model: copy every number and letter, such as a pattern ending in “OT.”
- Stamp: photograph every line on both sides of each blade.
- Configuration: count blades and note the handle, shield, and size.
- Condition: record sharpening loss, pitting, cracks, blade play, and snap.
- Completeness: keep the correct box, tin, paperwork, or sheath with the item.
Start with the exact knife, not a brand-wide price
Old Timer is a product family, not one pattern. A stockman, trapper, lockback, and fixed-blade knife can share branding while attracting different buyers. Even within one model family, a boxed anniversary issue and a used everyday example are not interchangeable.
Record the model and stamp as one identity
Write the model exactly as stamped, including letters. Transcribe the tang stamp line by line and note country wording separately. A stamp is a lead, not proof by itself: replacement blades, mixed parts, and later branding can make a one-clue date unreliable. The broader old pocket knife identification guide explains how to stack maker, pattern, construction, and condition evidence.
Separate production details without overclaiming a year
Photograph the shield, handle texture, liners, bolsters, blade layout, and packaging before searching. Compare that complete set of details with dated catalogs or specialist references. If the evidence only supports “earlier USA-marked example” or “later imported example,” use that narrower description instead of inventing a precise manufacture date.
Grade the condition buyers will actually see
Condition is not a single adjective. A knife may look clean in a closed photograph while hiding shortened blades, weak snap, side-to-side play, pitting, or a cracked handle. Those differences can make an otherwise similar sold lot a poor comparable.
Blade evidence
Show the full profile of every blade. Note sharpening loss, broken tips, deep scratches, active rust, pitting, and whether the blade sits centered when closed.
Mechanism evidence
Describe opening resistance, half-stop if present, closing snap, lockup, and blade play. Do not force a stiff or damaged joint merely to test it.
Handle evidence
Look for cracks at pins and bolsters, shrinkage, missing shield, repairs, gaps, and impact damage. Photograph both sides under plain light.
Completeness evidence
Match boxes, tins, inserts, papers, and sheaths to the model. Packaging adds useful context only when it belongs with the knife.
Do not polish away patina or sharpen the blade before documenting it. Gentle dust removal is different from irreversible restoration. If active corrosion needs treatment, record the before condition and use a conservator-appropriate approach.
Read the retained auction results as a range, not a promise
The proof set below contains exact sold lots retained by the article evidence preflight. It is deliberately narrow: mostly boxed or unopened 94OT-family knives. These auction results are market context only, not an object estimate or identification. That makes them useful for those configurations and a weak shortcut for a different model or a heavily used knife.
What similar items actually sold for
To help ground this guide in real market activity, here are recent example auction comps from Appraisily’s internal database. These matched sales are market context only, not an object estimate or identification, and they do not guarantee a price for your specific item.
Shown USD range: USD 3-USD 200. Median of these 15 USD examples: USD 28.
| Comparable | What sold | Auction house | Date | Lot | Source-reported amount |
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Schrade Cutlery Company Building Tin SCTIN W/940TW contains Two Blade Old Timer Pocket Knife NIB | Richard L. Edwards Auctioneer | 2025-05-31 | 50A | USD 28 (buyer’s-premium treatment unknown) |
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Schrade Scrimshaw Pocket Knife | Berner's Auction Gallery | 2024-08-08 | 1545 | USD 25 (buyer’s-premium treatment unknown) |
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LOT OF 5 SCHRADE AND OLD TIMER POCKET KNIVES | Appalachian Trading Post & Auction Company | 2024-01-06 | 260 | USD 200 (buyer’s-premium treatment unknown) |
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Schrade Building (Tin rusted) w/ Old Timer 94OTW Gunstock Trapper 6.9in SS Pocket Knife in new condition -NIP Unopened | Richard L. Edwards Auctioneer | 2025-05-31 | 27 | USD 28 (buyer’s-premium treatment unknown) |
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SCHRADE SCRIMSHAW POCKET KNIFE | Appalachian Trading Post & Auction Company | 2024-02-10 | 94 | USD 50 (buyer’s-premium treatment unknown) |
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Schrade Old Timer USA Made Pocket Knives | Davis Brothers Auction | 2025-12-07 | 181 | USD 40 (buyer’s-premium treatment unknown) |
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Schrade Building Tin with Old Timer 94OTW Gunstock Trapper 6.9in Traditional Folding Pocket Knife 2 SS Blades, NIP - Unopened | Richard L. Edwards Auctioneer | 2025-05-31 | 4 | USD 22 (buyer’s-premium treatment unknown) |
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Schrade Scrimshaw Pocket Knife | Berner's Auction Gallery | 2023-06-01 | 466 | USD 11 (buyer’s-premium treatment unknown) |
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CASE, SCHRADE OLD TIMER,GERBER, AND SIMMONS POCKET KNIVES | Atlee Raber Auctioneer | 2024-08-01 | 339 | USD 40 (buyer’s-premium treatment unknown) |
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Vintage Schrade Trapper Old Timer Pocket Knife | Mebane Antique Auction | 2023-02-11 | 462 | USD 31 (buyer’s-premium treatment unknown) |
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Schrade Scrimshaw Pocket Knife | Berner's Auction Gallery | 2023-06-01 | 456 | USD 3 (buyer’s-premium treatment unknown) |
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lot of 3 old timer pocket knives! | A KLEINS AUCTION GALLERY LLC | 2024-10-20 | 7009 | USD 5 (buyer’s-premium treatment unknown) |
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Old Timer Folding Pocket Knife (80TW) | Apple Tree Auction Center | 2025-05-14 | 941 | USD 17 (buyer’s-premium treatment unknown) |
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Schrade scrimshaw pocket knife | Easterly Auction Company | 2019-07-10 | 481 | USD 40 (buyer’s-premium treatment unknown) |
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Old Timer & Other Pocket Knives | Atlee Raber Auctioneer | 2023-05-22 | 218 | USD 35 (buyer’s-premium treatment unknown) |
How these auction records were verified
Each row retains its exact source URL, lot identity, retrieval time, access result, and immutable record hash. Inspect the public comparable provenance record.
Disclosure: prices are shown as reported by auction houses and are provided for appraisal context. Learn more in our editorial policy.
Free first look
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Photograph the whole object, maker and model marks, dimensions, attachments, wear, repairs, completeness, and working condition where safe. The photo-based Screener can help identify the likely category and visible evidence gaps before you pay for documentation.
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The free first read is a separate photo-based Screener, not this educational article. Results usually appear within a few minutes; complex items can take longer. From photographs of your Old Timer Pocket Knife, it returns a preliminary category or identity read, visible evidence gaps, rough comparable market signals, and whether a human appraisal looks worthwhile; it is not a signed value conclusion. Material or construction can remain uncertain without direct examination, dimensions, provenance, or complete condition details. A written appraisal is useful when your Old Timer Pocket Knife needs documented specialist support for insurance, tax, an estate, authentication, litigation, or a consequential sale, but you may not need one.
Adjust a comparable before using it
- Match the pattern first. Prefer the same model and blade configuration; do not price a different pattern from a familiar brand name.
- Match condition second. Compare unused with unused and sharpened with sharpened. Account for cracks, pitting, blade loss, snap, and play.
- Match completeness. A correct box or tin, paperwork, sheath, and unopened packaging can define a different collectible package.
- Read the sale terms. Check currency, date, lot identity, and whether buyer’s premium treatment is known. Source-reported amounts are not automatically the buyer’s all-in cost.
Use several close results to build a working interval, then explain every adjustment. If the only matches differ in model or condition, widen the interval and lower confidence rather than forcing a precise number.
Photograph the evidence before selling or appraising
- Closed knife from both sides, with a ruler for scale
- Every blade fully open, photographed safely
- Tang stamp and model number in sharp side light
- Blade tips, edges, spine, kick, and nail nicks
- Pins, bolsters, shield, liners, and handle cracks
- Box or tin end label, papers, and sheath
- Short notes on snap, lockup, play, and repairs
Choose the next step that fits the decision
For an ordinary sale, your model record, condition photographs, and several close sold lots may be enough to set an asking range. The free first look can help identify missing evidence before you list the item. A written appraisal becomes more useful when the knife is rare, the configuration is disputed, several valuable knives must be documented together, or a third party requires a reasoned report.
For broader comparison, see the vintage Old Timer pocket knife guide. If the model or pattern remains uncertain, start with old pocket knife identification. Collectors comparing brands may also use the Case XX pocket knife value guide.
Find a specialist when the evidence stays unclear
Search available specialists by location and service. Confirm current credentials, scope, fees, and availability directly with the provider.
Search the appraiser directoryQuestions about Old Timer knife value
Are vintage Old Timer knives worth anything?
Yes, but value depends on the exact model, production details, condition, and completeness. Retained auction results on this page show that similar boxed 94OT-family examples can still produce different prices.
How can I tell what year an Old Timer knife was made?
Record every line of the tang stamp, the model number, country wording, handle and shield details, blade arrangement, and packaging. Compare that complete combination with dated catalogs or a specialist reference instead of assigning a year from one word alone.
How do I check how much my Old Timer knife is worth?
Identify the exact model and variant, grade the blade and mechanism honestly, note the box and papers, then compare with recent sold lots that match those features. Adjust for differences rather than copying the highest result.
Does the original box increase value?
A correct box or tin can matter when buyers treat the knife as a collectible set, but its effect is not a fixed percentage. Match the packaging to the exact model and compare complete sets with complete sets.
Should I clean an old pocket knife before selling it?
Avoid aggressive polishing, sanding, or sharpening before documenting the knife. Photograph it first and distinguish stable patina from active corrosion; irreversible cleaning can remove evidence buyers use to judge originality.
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Sources and method
Auction comparables were selected from Appraisily’s governed auction-data pipeline and bound to an immutable provenance record. Read the editorial policy for how evidence, uncertainty, and updates are handled. Manufacturer and marketplace pages can help identify current offerings, but asking prices were not used as realized-sale proof.