I have been given a Uncle Henry gift set by my Grandfather. He believs he picked it up in 1981 or 82. It contains a 164uh badger and a 885 premium stockman. Both brand new never been used. Still in the box and wrapped in plastic. My question is. Are they valuable? I was considering using the badger as my white tail knife and the stockman as my pocket knife. I dont want to ruin a valuable possesion. I already have knives I use on a daily basis so its not a must that I use them. What do you guys think? Should I use them or keep them as collectors item?
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Uncle Henry gift set
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That SGS-2 set was available in 1983: http://www.collectors-of-schrades-r.us/FLYERS/1980s/pages/SC83-37-2.htm
Dealer cost was $20.63 and suggested retail was $55.00: http://www.collectors-of-schrades-r.us/pricelist/images/1983-PRICELIST.pdf
I think you could get $100 for it on a good day from the right person. Badger was only offered from 1982-1988 so it's uncommon but not impossible to find.
885UH was offered from 1973 to 2004 so it's the more common pattern of the two. ( http://www.allaboutpocketknives.com/schrade_knives/price_list/uncle_henry.php )
Personally I don't like to break up mint gift-sets but that's just me. I guess you need to decide "What worth makes it valuable?". They would make great users too and they are yours so it's all up to you (they won't be worth a grand anytime soon).
Dealer cost was $20.63 and suggested retail was $55.00: http://www.collectors-of-schrades-r.us/pricelist/images/1983-PRICELIST.pdf
I think you could get $100 for it on a good day from the right person. Badger was only offered from 1982-1988 so it's uncommon but not impossible to find.
885UH was offered from 1973 to 2004 so it's the more common pattern of the two. ( http://www.allaboutpocketknives.com/schrade_knives/price_list/uncle_henry.php )
Personally I don't like to break up mint gift-sets but that's just me. I guess you need to decide "What worth makes it valuable?". They would make great users too and they are yours so it's all up to you (they won't be worth a grand anytime soon).
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The right seller with good pictures might get $150.00. I've seen the 164UH sell for $100.00 by itself, and the 885UH can get as much as $60.00. Sets never seem to bring full value, but breaking them is kind of a bummer. I'd hang on to them, that set is not too common. Great pairing of knives too.
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+ 1 on Hal's comment!!!
They "DON"T" make the originals any more
so it is up to you use them knowing your Grandfather owned and gifted to you or keep in as close as can be to factory condition and pass on to later generations a Cherished piece of by gone history!!??
Which ever option you choose will "NOT" be wrong IMHO!!:thumbup:
They "DON"T" make the originals any more
so it is up to you use them knowing your Grandfather owned and gifted to you or keep in as close as can be to factory condition and pass on to later generations a Cherished piece of by gone history!!?? Which ever option you choose will "NOT" be wrong IMHO!!:thumbup: