Need a name

William Schrade

William Schrade

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Greetings. I've been wanting to make knives since I was a kid.My great grandfather invented the switchblade and founded the Press Button Knife Co, Schrade Cutlery Co, Flylock Knife Co, and the George Schrade Knife Co. My father sold the George Schrade Knife Co. to Boker Corp in 1956. The company closed in 1958 after the Switchblade was outlawed. I started making knives last march. It must be in the blood. I can't decide on the makers mark. Should I call it George Schrade Knife Co., which was the old tang stamp or Wm Schrade. B'port ct. What do you think?

Thanks for your help
Bill Schrade
 
Welcome Bill!
You may want to first consult with a lawyer on your ability/legality to use your own last name as it may have some conflict with the Schrade Cutlery trademark now owned by Taylor Brands LLC.
 
Welcome to Bladeforums, nice bit of history there :)
 
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