wanted: info on a uncle henry 706uh

[way70]

I have a 706uh "gentleman jim" new in a clam pack plastic package which measures 3 1/2 x 9. The package has never been opened. Near as I can tell it was made from 1985-1988. Would appreciate any info on the knife and value.

 

[lrv]

from clemente's book
Uncle Henry 706UH* Gentleman Jim
A. Specifications:
1 2 3/4" closed length; wt. 1.1 oz.
2 Schrade Staglon handles
3 One large clip blade, one small pen blade
4 Blade lengths: 2 1/16” and 1 1/2”
5 Uncle Henry shield on handle
6 Schrade+ Stainless Steel blades, rust resistant
2 First date of production in 1985
3 Last date of production was in 1988

C. Catalog History Notes:
1 in 1988 the 706UH in catalog @ $20.95
2 Appeared regularly in catalogs until 1988

E. Special Editions, Side Stories, Notes:
1 First appeared in 1985 catalog
2 The predecessor to this model appears to be the 708, produced in the late 1950s, plastic handled versions, the first catalog entry appears to be 1957 priced @ $3.65
3 The 706UH is the 2 blade version of the 807UH 3 blade, first offered in the 1985 catalog at $18.95
4 The 706UH has a large clip and small pen blade
5 Counterpart in the Old Timer series is the 104OT Minuteman, first produced in 1991 @ $18.95
6 The Old Timer 104OT is currently priced @ $22.95
7 The name? No one knows. . .

 

[way70]

thanks for the info irv. i was trying to determine if i should take it out of the package and use it or keep it as a collector item. would like your opinion on it...thanks...

 

[thawk]

thanks for the info irv. i was trying to determine if i should take it out of the package and use it or keep it as a collector item. would like your opinion on it...thanks...

It is a good collector. You could get a 108OT or 897UH and keep that one. Or you could enjoy it. I hate clam packs. No touchy!

 

[way70]

to irv and hawk...thanks for the info and advice..i guess i always knew i would just keep it unopened, but now i'm sure.thanks again