Schrade Midsized Hunter

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ASBOB

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I got a Schrade Mid-size Hunter (4" closed). It was in a clamshell package that claimed it was made in New York. But the only markings on the blade are "SCHRADE" on one side and "123OT" on the other.

I really like the knife and plan to happily use it, but just out of curiosity:


--where was it made?

--what kind of steel in the blade?

--if a recent, China import, did Schrade (NY) ever make a Hunter this size? The 5 1/4" is way too long for me.

Any help in identifying what I've got will be greatly appreciated.

My sincere thanks.
 
If U.S.A. does not appear stamped into the tang of the knife it was not made in the United States. Schrade made many iterations of this 4 inch knife, the most common being an Old Timer and an Uncle Henry (the 124UH). The OT did not have stainless blades at first, and perhaps never did have. The UH had a stainless blade, and most of the "scrimshaw" versions were stainless. They are certainly very nice knives. Expect to pay more than $50 for a real one unless you get lucky.
 
Schrade USA did not clam pack these to my knowledge. Out of curiosity ASBOB, did the clampack not state where it was made? I know it is not stamped or etched on the knife itself.
 
The printed material in the clampack said it was made in New York.

Since it's not US, can I assume China?
 
The single word 'Schrade' tang stamping should send warning signals as well........you know I reckon any manufacturer/importer proud of their product should be more than proud to stamp the manufacturer and where made clearly....unless of course one is not proud and they are produced without country of manufacture <and I dont mean hidden so that all is revealed after you smash the clampac open> to seduce the unwary and ASBOB I feel has been dooped into thinking its a genuine USA Schrade Ellenville N.Y. made pre 2004 as so may are..........Hoo Roo
 
Makes sense to me. China? Can i assume the blade steel is something like their version of 440A?
 
ASBOB said:
Makes sense to me. China? Can i assume the blade steel is something like their version of 440A?
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Probably China. My understanding of this situation is that even if they did use good steel, which I doubt, their heat treating is lacking the expertise to do it right. :(
-Bruce
 
I've been looking at some Schrades. What is the difference between those marked "NY USA" and those marked "Walden NY"?
 
ASBOB said:
I've been looking at some Schrades. What is the difference between those marked "NY USA" and those marked "Walden NY"?
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To add to Rusty's references... for Schrade knives post Schrade Cut Co.

The stamp Schrade Walden N.Y. preceded Schrade Walden N.Y. U.S.A, which preceded Schrade N.Y. U.S.A, and finally ended up being Schrade USA. The progression did not necessarily follow exact years from pattern to pattern. The oldest stamps were found on more than one blade per knife, and the oldest ones did not have pattern numbers stamped on the master blade. The pattern number stamps were on the back side for a while beginning with some Schrade Walden N.Y. knives, continuing on most Schrade Walden N.Y. U.S.A knives, and ending with most patterns stamped on the front side on the Schrade USA stamps. A Schrade N.Y. USA knife might have the pattern stamped on either side. Of course, there were exceptions and variations from time to time, so future collectors would have something to discuss.

SchradeTangStamps-2.jpg

A somewhat accurate chronological chart of the stamps
 
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