In July 2004, the year the company celebrated its 100th anniversary, the factory in Ellenville was closed. The Schrade name was purchased by Taylor Brands LLC, who continue to manufacture products under the Schrade brand as well as Old Timer, Uncle Henry, Imperial & Smith & Wesson knives. Production is now in China.
Who makes Old Timer?
Imperial Schrade Knife Co., and Schrade U.S.A. Knife Co. The Schrade company was the manufacturer of the famous Old Timer brand beginning in 1959 and the Uncle Henry brand beginning in 1964. After Schrade went out of business Taylor Knife Co.
Where are old timer knives made?
China One of the biggest changes to the Old Timer line is that the knives are now made in China, but that keeps the prices on the knives reasonable and modern advances in manufacturing mean the quality is nearly identical to the originals.
Are Schrade knives still made in the US?
Some of the Schrade Knives on this page are USA made; the import models are notated. Since 1904, Schrade products have been manufactured in Ellenville, NY with superior materials and expert craftsmanship.
What kind of steel is used in Old Timer knives?
1095 Carbon Steel Blade Steel: The original Old Timers used 1095 Carbon Steel and the Uncle Henrys used Schrades Plus Steel (440A Stainless and 420HC in later years) 1095 was a great blade steel you could get for a slipjoint but it was also the standard steel offering of American knife brands.
Is Schrade a good knife brand?
Brand Summary Schrade Knives has been around for well over a hundred years, and produces some of the most common pocket folding knives in America. Once upon a time these fine knives were produced with tremendous quality and attention to detail.
Do they still make Uncle Henry pocket knives?
There will be no more original Schrade Uncle Henry knives produced. However popular name brands and designs are in demand by the public, and as Mark Twain once said, Reports of my Demise are Greatly Exaggerated.
Are Buck Knives good?
Buck is known for producing high-quality, affordable knives. These knives are built to last and look great no matter how much time passes. If traditional knives are your thing (if they arent, they should be) Buck has the right mix of folding and fixed blade knives for any occasion.