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I've received a few e-mails lately from knife owners either concerned that their knives are chinese copies, or asking for pointers on how to tell the difference before they buy. I thought maybe it was time to post pictures and research links again.
Imperial Schrade USA 15OT:
This is the real Schrade. There were quite a few variations on the tangstamps, but nearly always they said "U.S.A.". The imported copies don't. Also note the flat shield, and the plain nickle silver rivets. Disregard any blade etches, because those can change or be deleted on the imported knives.
Copy imported from China by Taylor:
Note the lack of a USA marking, the fancier coined shield, and the spun appearance of the rivets.
This thread link is my research on the Schrade 15OT pattern.
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=352899&highlight=15OT
This thread is a review of the Chinese Taylor 15OT.
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=380427&highlight=15OT
Imperial Schrade U.S.A.152OT (Type 1):
Imperial Schrade 152OT (Type 2):
Imperial Schrade 152OT (Type 3):
Copy imported from China by Taylor:
Again, note the lack of a USA marking, the fancier coined shield, and the spun appearance of the rivets.
This thread link is my research on the Schrade 15OT pattern.
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=365931&highlight=15OT
I have not had the opportunity to examine the chinese copy of the 152OT and post a review here, but many of the construction details are common with the 15OT Chitaylor.
With the uncommon exception of a few private labeled special factory order knives, the real deal will almost always say "U. S. A." on the blade. There are quite a few tangstamps different from those I have shown on the real Schrades, but so far at least, the Taylor copies remain as you see them.
I hope this helps. If anyone has "oopse'd" a chitaylor 152OT and want it reviewed here, send it to me. I won't waste my money buying one!
Codger
Imperial Schrade USA 15OT:
This is the real Schrade. There were quite a few variations on the tangstamps, but nearly always they said "U.S.A.". The imported copies don't. Also note the flat shield, and the plain nickle silver rivets. Disregard any blade etches, because those can change or be deleted on the imported knives.
Copy imported from China by Taylor:
Note the lack of a USA marking, the fancier coined shield, and the spun appearance of the rivets.
This thread link is my research on the Schrade 15OT pattern.
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=352899&highlight=15OT
This thread is a review of the Chinese Taylor 15OT.
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=380427&highlight=15OT
Imperial Schrade U.S.A.152OT (Type 1):
Imperial Schrade 152OT (Type 2):
Imperial Schrade 152OT (Type 3):
Copy imported from China by Taylor:
Again, note the lack of a USA marking, the fancier coined shield, and the spun appearance of the rivets.
This thread link is my research on the Schrade 15OT pattern.
http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=365931&highlight=15OT
I have not had the opportunity to examine the chinese copy of the 152OT and post a review here, but many of the construction details are common with the 15OT Chitaylor.
With the uncommon exception of a few private labeled special factory order knives, the real deal will almost always say "U. S. A." on the blade. There are quite a few tangstamps different from those I have shown on the real Schrades, but so far at least, the Taylor copies remain as you see them.
I hope this helps. If anyone has "oopse'd" a chitaylor 152OT and want it reviewed here, send it to me. I won't waste my money buying one!
Codger
