Question from a new guy, Help

[David Stifle]

Hi All,

I'm not new to Bladeforums, but this is the first timeI've posted in this forum. I sure could use your expertise. Today I bought a Schrade Uncle Henry folding Bowie, serial 227UH. I know this knife was made between 1973-82 (I think). The workmanship, fit, and finish of this knife is superb. It has stagalon jigged scales with a fancy shield which is engraved with Uncle Henry in fancy script lettering, and both blades have an excellent satin finish. The knife is new, or anyway, like new. It came in a leather carry with Schrade stamped on it, set against a blacksmith type figure with a raised hammer. Aside from the serial number, which is on the unmarked side of the blade, the stamp says "Uncle Henry" in fancy script. Below that it says "SCHRADE" in plain caps. There is nothing on the blade that says "made in America'. So, do I have a real Schrade, a fake, or a later version? Oh, and I paid $30.00 for it today in a pawn shop, and I'm quite happy with the knife, but it would be nice to know it's a real Schrade. Thanks,

Dave

 

[tongueriver]

First of all, 227UH is the pattern number, not a serial number. I have one made before the 1973 name change, tang stamped SCHRADE-WALDEN over STAINLESS over 227UH on the mark side of the master clip blade, and STAINLESS on the secondary blade. I was surprised to discover that this knife, although absolutely legitimate, does not say U.S.A. anywhere on it. There is a serial number stamped into the brass liner within the blade well. I have another one tangstamped SCHRADE+ over U.S.A. 227UH. No serial number. Both of these knives are American made. It would be easier to pinpoint your knife with good photos. However, unless your knife bears one of the two tangstampings described herein, I would be suspicious.

 

[thawk]

I concur with Calvin. I'm certain that is the mark of a Taylor made. Not an original Schrade USA knife. You can pick them up at dozens places online, starting at $18.23, on up depending on the degree of mark up by the seller. Google Schrade 227UH. Is the knife sheath you got with it real or simulated leather?

 

[David Stifle]

Thanks Guys,

That's pretty much what I suspected. this knife is brand new, and I can't see an original being in such condition. The sheath is leather, and very nicely made, as is the knife. Still, seems like I paid too much for it after all (LoL). But $30.00 isn't going to break me, and it seems to be a nice knife anyway. .

Thanks Guys,

Dave