I am so confused - Brands Selling Out???

I believe that "Rebeltf" is perfectly right about that issue.The same can be said about us in Canada and our loyalty to Canadian products...
I might add that some people cannot afford to think this way.It is just a matter of economics...But if you can afford it,try to buy from your contrymen's business and your dollar will go a long way.
 
jtwindracer said:
I believe that "Rebeltf" is perfectly right about that issue.The same can be said about us in Canada and our loyalty to Canadian products...
I might add that some people cannot afford to think this way.It is just a matter of economics...But if you can afford it,try to buy from your contrymen's business and your dollar will go a long way.
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When I was in Canada, I stopped by the Grohman factory and bought 6 knives. 3 being gifts and 3 for me. Really nice knives, everyone should try one of those beautiful knives.

For me it just isn't buying knives from my Country. I prefer knives from USA, Germany and Spain. It is just harder and harder to find knives made in these Countries and also being a resonable price. I am afraid it will only get worse.
 
I often see the E.C. Simmons Hardware Company slogan misquoted. By the way, Simmons is gone too. 1870-1940. Keen Kutter knives was one of their lines. They closed in 1940 and were purchased by Shapliegh Hardware. Diamond Edge was one of their brands. Shapliegh closed in 1960. Val-Test owns the Keen Kutter and Diamond Edge brands now.

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In regards to Schade, anything made by Taylor will state imported, anything from Schrade USA will state that it was made before the fall, and was made in the USA, and the knives assembled by Taylor from original Schrade parts made in the USA, will state as such in the catalog.
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Only the packaging of Taylor's products state China, in tiny text. The knives (except the first shipments in 2005 which have a light china '05 etch) have neither Taylor's name, nor country of origin on them. Most eBayers and retailers don't volunteer that info either. I think TBLLC is having some fixed blades made by Arrowhead division of United in Tennessee, USA.

Not all of the original Schrades made here have "U.S.A." on them either. Most do, but not all.



Codger
 
Codger_64 said:
I often see the E.C. Simmons Hardware Company slogan misquoted. By the way, Simmons is gone too. 1870-1940. Keen Kutter knives was one of their lines. They closed in 1940 and were purchased by Shapliegh Hardware. Diamond Edge was one of their brands. Shapliegh closed in 1960. Val-Test owns the Keen Kutter and Diamond Edge brands now.

Codger
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Actually, Imperial-Schrade owned the DIAMOND EDGE trademark...so "you know who" owns it now, I believe. And Frost had acquired the KEEN KUTTER trademark, but it appears that Bear And Son has now acquired KEEN KUTTER from Frost. Bear in past years had made new Keen Kutter stamped knives for Frost, but the current Bear-made Keen Kutters are coming directly from Bear.
 
Seen on a Keen Kutter Folding Hunter box, "The Recollection Of Quality Remains Long After The Price Is Forgotten." You can see the box in the pic on ebay item#170037919895. The auction is over btw.
 
I heard that the strike is over at Camillus. Apparently they are trying to continue with the same old business model. That makes zero sense to me but I hope they are successful at it.

According to one of the large wholesalers, orders are getting filled pretty regularly. This doesn't mean the crisis is over for them but things certainly look better than they did a few months ago. We'll keep our fingers crossed.
 
Hope things work out somehow for Camillus.

Here is a Keen Kutter that I believe was made by Bear...probably for Frost.

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Bill
 
knifeaholic said:
Actually, Imperial-Schrade owned the DIAMOND EDGE trademark...so "you know who" owns it now, I believe. And Frost had acquired the KEEN KUTTER trademark, but it appears that Bear And Son has now acquired KEEN KUTTER from Frost. Bear in past years had made new Keen Kutter stamped knives for Frost, but the current Bear-made Keen Kutters are coming directly from Bear.
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I'm thinking that Smokey Mountain Knifeworks is somehow involved in the new "Keen Kutters" from Bear. Could they have licensed the trademark from the current actual owner of it?
 
Smokey Mountain Knifeworks seems to have a good relationship with Bear and Son. I keep hoping that Bear will do well. It is good to see that SMKW has been supportive. It was also good to see that they are stocking the USA Buck 300 series again (they had been out of stock for a while) as well as the Chinese 370's.
 
I can't keep it straight either, who owns what brand, what's made where, etc.

So taking a step 'backwards', I just ordered my first Canal Street Cutlery knife.

When I was in Canada, I stopped by the Grohman factory and bought 6 knives. 3 being gifts and 3 for me. Really nice knives, everyone should try one of those beautiful knives.
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Agreed. I have two and really like them. Natural handle materials, full tangs, interesting if not unique design, and affordable.

if you have one part on your PC made in America , I will buy you a beer or a cup of joe.
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Intel has a large production plant right here in New Mexico.

You can place the bulk of the blame on the American consumer (ourselves). We are the ones that demand consistantly lower prices while maintaining top quality at any cost.
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Yep, and the situation is full of irony too. Listen to the low-level tech workers crying like little girls because their jobs were outsourced. Then notice what cars are filling the parking lot at their soon-to-be-closed call center. What goes around, comes around.

-Bob
 
I checked the Camillus section of this forum to see if the company was saved. In that forum it talked about Untied Cuterly going chapter 11.

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=425498

I am not to found of the stuff that comes out of Untied Cutlery, but there are a few things I do like. What will happen to Henkels? I am not sure who makes their pocket knives, but they should be affected and of course the German kitchen knvies. Change seems to be the only constant thing in the knife bussiness. If a maker of cheap knives is having trouble, what is next.
 
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