171 UH Handle

[jonly]

Can anyone tell me if the handle on a Chinese made 171 UH fit on an older USA made knife?

 

[aggiebuilder2003]

I've only had experience with one Taylor made imitation Schrade. It was a 34OT stockman and compared to my genuine 34OT it was smaller in it's length and width so if it were that knife I would not recommend it. However, if you have one that is in bad enough shape to warrant scale replacement, you could either have a set of custom scales put on or bite the bullet and get a Taylor made and strip them off and see. At this point what have you got to lose?

Chuck

 

[thawk]

I've only had experience with one Taylor made imitation Schrade. It was a 34OT stockman and compared to my genuine 34OT it was smaller in it's length and width so if it were that knife I would not recommend it. However, if you have one that is in bad enough shape to warrant scale replacement, you could either have a set of custom scales put on or bite the bullet and get a Taylor made and strip them off and see. At this point what have you got to lose?

Chuck

Schrade USA Pro Hunter - 10-1/2" total length; 5-5/8" blade

Taylor Pro Hunter - 9 7/8" overall. 5 3/8" stainless clip blade

If you do your homework, you will notice Schrade did two different butt styles on the 171. I have not handled these, but find out if the plastic sandbar slabs are the same, or if either match the Taylor version.

 

[Codger_64]

TBLLC bought the intellectual property but did not, as far as I know, buy the molding and blanking dies. From what I have personally seen, the TBLLC knives are made to resemble the Imperial Schrade knives, but they are not exact copies. I would be surprised if the Chinese made components fit the American made knives. My best suggestion, as stated above, do a custom rehandle, or buy an as-new example and retire your old one if it is unusable as is.

 

[Rusty1]

A few years back I bought a Taylor 171UH to compare with the USA models I have. No comparison I have to say in workmanship. I think you will have to decide for yourself if you want to try the Taylor 171UH handle on an original USA 171UH. Take a look at the pictures below, The handles are very similar and may fit with some work to the new handle the rear butt plate has a diffrent angle, very slight difference in length, the Taylor handle is fatter than an original handle although that would not matter in fitting. the choice is yours!!

Russell