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AHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!! :barf:

TAYLOR SCHRADE OLD TIMER 15OT DEER SLAYER w/ SHEATH- NIB
NEW RELEASE FROM TAYLOR BRANDS CUTLERY

TAYLOR BRANDS OF KINGSPORT,TN. HAS NOW RELEASED MORE OF ITS NEW SCHRADE KNIVES WHICH THEY PURCHASED THE RIGHTS TO IN LATE 2004.

10-3/8'" OVERALL . VERY SHARP 6" STAINLESS STEEL FULL SHANK BLADE WITH A SCHRADE & 15OT TANG STAMP. BLADE IS ETCHED WITH SCHRADE SUPER SHARP ON ONE SIDE AND TAYLOR SCHRADE LOGO '05 ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE. DARK BROWN SAWCUT DELRIN HANDLES WITH OLD TIMER INLAY SHIELD . COMES WITH A LEATHER BELT SHEATH .

LIMITED LIFETIME MANUFACTURES WARRANTY.

NEW- NEVER USED,CARRIED OR SHARPENED AND COMES WITH ALL PAPERS IN ORIGINAL BOX. ALTHOUGH IT IS AN IMPORT FROM CHINA, THE QUALITY OF WORKMANSHIP AND DETAIL ON THIS KNIFE IS EXCELLENT AND WILL MAKE A GREAT SKINNING KNIFE.

THE KNIFE YOU ARE BUYING IS THE SAME KNIFE AS SHOWN IN THE PICTURES.



Say it ain't so, Joe, say it ain't so! :(

Codger
 
TAYLOR SCHRADE OLD TIMER 158OT GUTHOOK SKINNER w/ SHEATH- NIB

NEW RELEASE FROM TAYLOR BRANDS CUTLERY
7-3/8" OVERALL . VERY SHARP 3-1/2" STAINLESS STEEL FULL SHANK BLADE WITH A SCHRADE & 158OT TANG STAMP. BLADE IS ETCHED WITH SCHRADE SUPER SHARP ON ONE SIDE AND TAYLOR SCHRADE LOGO '05 ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE. DARK BROWN SAWCUT DELRIN HANDLES WITH OLD TIMER INLAY SHIELD AND LANYARD HOLE. COMES WITH A LEATHER BELT SHEATH .


TAYLOR SCHRADE UNCLE HENRY STEELHEAD FILLET w/ SHEATH- NIB

NEW RELEASE FROM TAYLOR BRANDS CUTLERY
12" OVERALL . RAZOR SHARP 7" STAINLESS STEEL FULL SHANK FILLET BLADE WITH A SCHRADE, UNCLE HENRY SIGNATURE AND 167UH TANG STAMP. BLADE IS ETCHED WITH SCHRADE SUPER SHARP ON ONE SIDE AND TAYLOR SCHRADE LOGO '05 ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE. STAGLON HANDLES WITH SOLID BRASS FINGER GUARD AND ALSO HAS A LANYARD HOLE. COMES WITH A LEATHER BELT SHEATH .
 
Did they have to put the flag on the box? Is the box made in the USA at least? :mad:
 
The American flag is draped across the box containing the Chinese made knife. I need tequilla.

Codger
 
Codger_64 said:
The American flag is draped across the box containing the Chinese made knife. I need tequilla.

Codger
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I would recommend crinking Cuervo.
 
Mi mucho agusto Perfidio por favor.

Si una cochilo hecha in Chin, is muy malo
 
Codger, just wait until they unveil the "new" 165OT's. You'll need to move to Mexico next to a distillery and have them run a pipeline straight to your house.

I don't know if there could be a upside to this or not, but they are keeping the old patterns alive. At least Taylor hasn't imported a zillion different types of el cheapo, wannabee tactical folders with the OT label on them......yet.
 
OTguy, There most likely is an upside. While the names "Old Timer" and "Schrade" are found on some of the imported traditional patterns Albert and Henry birthed and nurtured, several American companies are beginning to produce copies, or close cousins of those patterns. I have no idea which are licensed to them by Taylor Brands LLC., and which are just produced on the knowledge that the OT and UH design patents are expired.

No one yet has been able to answer tech questions about the new generation of imported Schrades. And I seriously doubt they know, though they do mostly seem to carry a lifetime limited warranty.

As for myself, I have enough 165's and 15's to last the rest of my life even if I wear out one every two years. Seeing as how I still have my first Walden issues of each, nearly as good as new though used since the early seventies, I doubt that I will be reduced to spending my money for an imported one in my lifetime. Still it wouldn't hurt to have one for each year I have left. I do have kids and grandkids. And before you know it, they will have kids. Maybe they will appreciate the good old American craftsmanship of a genuine Schrade. I hope so.

Codger
 
We all know about the Camillus Granpa series, who else is making Schrade-like knives in the US? We've covered Ridgid knives, Outdoor Life series, etc., but they are all imported United Cutlery clones.

Did I miss something? Wouldn't be the first time.
 
Bear and Son Cutlery's own Sharpfinger in carbon steel with stag jigged bone handles.

7182819310


553: Unswept Skinner w/ Genuine India Stag Bone Handle
Bear and Son Cutlery, Inc.
Highest quality materials and years of experience in knife making combine to make Bear MGC knives comfortable in hand, a beauty to behold and still tough enough to go the distance. Their ongoing commitment is to make the best knives possible, make them in America and make them affordable. Bear wants everybody to be able to afford what they are proud to make! Check out my other items!
Features:

Blade Steel: High Carbon Stainless Steel
Handle Material: India Stag Bone
Overall Length: 7.125"
Hollow Ground Blade
Quality Leather Sheath

And there are also knives being U.S. produced under the Walden tangstamp.

http://www.eknifeworks.com/webapp/e...Text=Walden&Search.x=9&Search.y=7&SKU=SWA293Y
Schrade Walden® Trapper with Yellow Delrin® Handle

brand: Taylor Brands, LLC. SWA293Y
Schrade Cutlery was founded in 1904 by George and Louis Schrade. The Schrade Walden name began in 1946 when the company merged with the Imperial Knife Associated Companies. The Schrade Walden tang stamp was used until 1973 when the Walden name was dropped and the line became known simply as Schrade. The Schrade Walden name stood for quality cutlery. These new knives definitely make the mark. They are 100% manufactured in the U.S.A.

·Stainless steel blades
·Schrade Walden tang stamp
·Yellow Delrin® handle
·Brass pins and liners
·Nickel silver bolsters and shield
·3-7/8" closed
·Original Schrade Walden see-through packaging!

Used under license from Taylor Cutlery, LLC.

I believe the Rigid knives are U.S. made by Arrowhead.



Rigid Bear Tooth Hunter
This unique style fixed blade features a textured Zytel handle with a 420 HC high carbon blade. This product is proudly made in the USA and includes a genuine leather sheath.
OVERALL LENGTH: 7-3/16"
BLADE LENGTH: 3-3/8"

Rigid Max Edge Bear Foot Hunter
This unique style fixed blade features a textured Zytel handle with a 420 HC high carbon blade. This product is proudly made in the USA and includes a molded nylon sheath.

OVERALL LENGTH: 7-1/2"
BLADE LENGTH: 3-1/2"

http://www.unitedcutlery.com/shop/site/vendors.cfm?id=295D1703-1F96-4ABB-883BBD0982B4F1D0

This Outdoor Life copy of the 152 also is U.S. made, and also likely by Arrowhead.

OUTDOOR LIFE SMALL FIXED BLADE HUNTER
FS0152C

The Outdoor Life Small Fixed Blade Hunteris sleek, smooth, and sharp. The unique blade design ensures a comfortable, firm grip for any job. Made in the USA, the knife features a textured Zytel handle with a 420 high carbon steel blade. Also includes a genuine leather sheath.

Blade length: 3-3/8"
Overall length: 7-3/16"
http://www.unitedcutlery.com/shop/s...page=2&id=C4CB97AC-44CC-4F02-8D4C6B536E368C1F
 
I didn't realize that the Ridgid's and Outdoor Life models were made in the US. I've also never heard of Arrowhead Cutlery, do you have a link so I can check them out?
 
United Cutlery Brands was founded in 1984 by Kevin Pipes and John Parker (SMKW), David Hall and Phil Martin of Blue Ridge Knives. David Hall ran the operation. Hall bought out the last of the partners in 2000 and is now sole owner. Tomahawk is their sourcing division finding, importing and wholsaling knives from overseas. Arrowhead is their manufacturing division in East Tennessee. Arrowhead's President is Jim Hamilton. They use the latest CNC milling machines, laser cutters to cut blanks etc. The factory began running full tilt in August of 2003. Soooo.... you can see the knives on United's website.

Codger
 
Anyone mentioned tequila????

Well, today is independence day, we went last night to my mother in law's place to see "el grito", the independence day ceremony on TV.

My brother in law showed up with a bottle of "Jimador" and my older nephew came by with some "Azul", there was still some left this morning when we went back to finish the leftover pozole, so I had some more today, I'm really not a big crinker but it wasn't bad at all.

My little niece was having some fun, she'll be two years old next month.

Thread content: The Chinese are all over, would you believe they are selling Mexican flags "Hecho en China" ???.

Luis

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Yesterday was the actual independence day for Mexico as I hear it anyway.

"La Grita" the cry after the treaty was signed I think.

Azul and Jimador? Man, are we getting the leftover tequila in the States?
And I agree with Toothpick, that little girl is adorable. And the Chinese are
everywhere, what next? Chinese Tequila? :(
 
Historically "El Grito" was about 11 years before the signing of the independence treaty, but it was a significant event done by a charismatic leader and the cry of "Viva Mexico" is just plain fun, the actual day of celebration was moved one day by president/dictator Porfirio Diaz to make it coincide with his birthday.

Tequila, It is a matter of taste, and as someone once said: "you don't have to know which is the good one, you have to know which one you like". I am not particularly fond of "Jimador", seems to me that Herradura (which is a good one) wanted to come out with a popular not to pricey brand, not bad but it does not compare with "Siete Leguas" or some others. "Azul" I had not tried, new brand I think, not bad and a good change from the brands that have come out lately which tend to be somewhat too smooth for my taste. I rarely crink (I love that word) the expensive brands but I believe "Tres Generaciones" and "Reserva de la Famila" are quite good.

Right know I'm having some mezcal from a small family business in Guerrero, this stuff is half a step away from being Mexican Moonshine...

Luis

Crink: a bend or slight deviation from the vertical that is often taken after having ingested too much alcohol.
 
I have heard of the small brew mezcal..... :eek: from a book about Mexico.
( thouroghly depressing it featuered Salinas and silver or lead....)

I had heard that he only difference between mezcal and tequila is the type
of cactus found in the south and the north of Mexico.

would it be crink, crank, crunked?

I prefer my tequila/mezcal with the slight kind of smokey flavor. Monte Albon
is normally what I crink. (hold the worm please, I believe it's the real stuff..)
 
Don Luis, it seems to me that some international trade would be a good thing. Here in Tennessee, we only get the commercial tequilla that comes in tanker trucks to the bottlers. Pepe Lopez, El Toro, then a bit of Cuervo, and Two FIngers. Some Sauza. But none of the brands you have mentioned. I gave up the Mezcal years ago (along with a lot of other stuff), but I still enjoy a bit of smooth sipping tequilla. A good margarita with two shots on the side makes for a very mellow fellow.

On crinking. If one drinks, he gets drunk, so it follows that if one crinks one gets crunk?

Codger
 
Don Luis; It was my good fortune to be selected by True Value Hardware to represent them in Mexico for a period of almost three years just prior to my retirement. My job was to assist the Mexican investors in any way possible to make their experience with Cotter &Co. a pleasant one. I, like you don't crink a lot, but I really did like Herradura Reposado. The best part of the whole deal was that my perception of Mexico had been of "La Frontera", and traveling in all of the states of mexico and meeting as many wonderful people as I did, I came home saying that we in the USA should be so lucky as to have the Religious Conviction, Family Values, and the Work ethic of the mexican people. Diez y Seis...Viva Mexico!!

Paul
 
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