Shrade Uncle Henry

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Going through some of my knives I got from my dad after he died, I have a Schrade Uncle Henry still in the package, never opened. Its an 897UH 3 blade stockman style. It has the International Hunter Education Association collectors pin with it. Is there any reason I should keep it unopened or should I go ahead and open it and enjoy the knife? I don't know what year it is, but I would assume he bought it in the mid 1990's.
 
That is a very special and rare knife. There is not another like it in the world. Market value of the knife? $30-$40 in the package. Value of your Dad's 897UH Premium Signature Stockman in your hand and pocket? Priceless. That pattern was made from 1967 thru mid 2004, and by the millions. The true value lies in your heart and memories of your Dad. And the connection to him that knife brings you. In my humble opinion, open it and carry it in good health. Treat it with respect, and you can pass it on to your son, his son, and his son.

Codger
 
I agree with 99% of what Codger said,BUTI'd keep that heirloom in a safe place.And,I'd get another of the same model to carry in my pocket.I have a tendency to lose a knife about every 3-5 years and I sure wouldn't want to lose one that was my Dad's.
I carried my Dad's old Marble's Woodcraft in buck season last December.The sheath has a loop with a snap,but I don't trust it so I added a leather thong and tied it with a square knot.It took 5 minutes to get the knife out after I killed my buck but the knife didn't get lost.:D
As a matter of fact,I have been thinking of asking Sheathmaker if he'll make me a good sheath.:thumbup:
Ron
 
Hey Paul! Did you see the pics of my sheep horn knives? Do you have any ideas for a double sheath?
 
I saw them, but I can't remember the thread. Could you jog this old man;s memory or repost them? About all I can remember is they were fixed blade and were customized Schrade and you had a story you were'nt quite buying. come to think of it that's a hell of a lot to remember. Any way a dual sheath shouldn't be too much of a problem. You and I might collaborate on ideas. I am about up to my arm pits in orders right now but it shouldn't take too long to work out of it. Iv'e got a custom maker in Wyoming that ordered 36 sheaths and as soon as he got them he reordered 45 more, but in about a week I'll be looking for something to do so contact me if you like.

Paul pfl@cebridge.net
 
Thanks guys.
I guess I didn't really explain myself. My dad and grandfather were notorious knife buyers. Guess that is why I do it also. I have lots of knives that were my dads that would have sentimental value. This isn't one of them. He bought it new and just left it in the package. I'm not a knife seller at all. I never sell I only buy, to feed my addiction. haha. I just wanted to make sure that this knife wouldn't be better off left unopened. From a personal standpoint, I still haven't opened it yet, due to not making my mind up. In the meantime I bought a new Case Stockman amberbone to fill my addiction until I decide on this one. The 897UH would only be used for whittling, not carrying.
 
Thanks for the link, Codger. That refreshes the old memory pretty good.I'm thinking about this, but the first thought is a piggy back rig would be awfully thick due to the handle girth of both knives, not mention a bit*h to make. (Bit*h translates into, "if you have to ask the price, you can't afford it"). the other early thought option woud be a side by side which would really make more sense with these too knives. 65 to the right and 156 to the left in a right hand carry as you look at the sheath. It would be a doable project.

Paul

Edited for spalling and punxuation.
 
Side by side like this?

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