I was able to pick-up my first Jack Crider Special! It's a 5" with what appears to be brown or maroon micarta?? Any insight you all could share would be appreciated as I'm still learning. I hope everyone is doing well.
Jay, I would suggest yours has a maroon micarta handle, with 440B blade. It's the first Crider Special I see without the thong hole and with the "FLA" stamp. Sheath and no smoothing at the end of the handle would suggest me that it should have been made before 1990... probably mid 80's.
Nice shot Guido - that is a fine lookin trio! The sawteeth "pop" with that brown background.
Stefano, Thank you for the learning lesson - I really appreciate your knowledge sharing! There is a lot to learn about these knives and how to date them.