Codger_64
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Recently quite a few versions of the popular Imperial Schrade 152OT have been introduced by American manufacturers. One of those, the UCC Rigid RGO152MX-T Black Foot Hunter, seems to be the most innovative of the lot, not being really a copy of the classic Sharpfinger, but a truly updated version. Textoothpk posted a review a while back, and recently showed us the sheath he had custom made for his. UCC has changed the name now to "Bear Foot Hunter", and added a moulded nylon sheath much more fitting to the design.
Now, one might wonder who the innovator was of this new design. Gil Hibben? Some other custom maker/designer affiliated with Mr. Hall's Arrowhead Manufacturing? Would you believe the design (with minor tweaks) came straight from the sample room of Imperial Schrade? It was a design offered at about the same time as the 24OTX to Wal-Mart, but rejected.
This is a photo sample, and may be the only one in existance. Keep your eyes open for one. It is a shame they never made production because it is a good update of a classic design. And what might have been the flagship of a whole new line of updated Schrade Old Timers. Coulda, woulda, shoulda.
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Now, one might wonder who the innovator was of this new design. Gil Hibben? Some other custom maker/designer affiliated with Mr. Hall's Arrowhead Manufacturing? Would you believe the design (with minor tweaks) came straight from the sample room of Imperial Schrade? It was a design offered at about the same time as the 24OTX to Wal-Mart, but rejected.
This is a photo sample, and may be the only one in existance. Keep your eyes open for one. It is a shame they never made production because it is a good update of a classic design. And what might have been the flagship of a whole new line of updated Schrade Old Timers. Coulda, woulda, shoulda.
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