When did Schrade stop making knives in USA?

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Imperial Schrade closed their doors July 30, 2004, after 100 years of business. We will not be able to restock our Schrade inventory as it sells out. There will be no more original Schrade knives produced, making the few Schrade knives we have left extremely collectable.
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Are Schrade knives still made in USA?

PROUDLY MADE IN THE USA, The ALKEMYST is a member of the Schrade ALPHA CLASS. Featuring a Modified Clip Point D2 Steel Blade, Spring Latch Lock, and Stainless Steel Handle. Designed for all of you Butterfly Flippers.
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Why did Schrade go out of business?

ELLENVILLE – After struggling through economic downturns, security concerns that made it unlawful to travel with some of the company's products and – to hear neighbors tell it – decades of mismanagement, knife and tool maker Imperial Schrade sent the last of its production workers home for good on Thursday.
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When did old timer stop making knives?

Old Timer Knives manufactured by the Imperial Schrade Corporation closed their doors July 30, 2004, after 100 years of business. There will be no more original Schrade Old Timer knives produced.
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Are old timers made in the USA?

Old Timer & Uncle Henry Schrades - U.S.A. Made

got the rights to use the Schrade, Oldtimer, and Uncle Henry names, however all of the knives have been made in China since 2005. Big Sky Images & Collectibles may have the largest retail display of U.S.A. made Oldtimer and Uncle Henry knives in the country.
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When were Schrade knives made in USA?

Since 1904, Schrade products have been manufactured in Ellenville, NY with superior materials and expert craftsmanship.
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Who Makes Old timer knives now?

In July 2004, the year the company celebrated its 100th anniversary, the factory in Ellenville was closed. The Schrade name was purchased by Taylor Brands LLC, who continue to manufacture products under the Schrade brand as well as Old Timer, Uncle Henry, Imperial & Smith & Wesson knives. Production is now in China.
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Are Uncle Henry knives still made?

Uncle Henry Knives manufactured by the Imperial Schrade Corporation closed their doors July 30, 2004, after 100 years of business. There will be no more original Schrade Uncle Henry knives produced.
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Are Schrade knives good quality?

Schrade Knives has been around for well over a hundred years, and produces some of the most common pocket folding knives in America. Once upon a time these fine knives were produced with tremendous quality and attention to detail.
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When did Schrade buy old timer?

Even though the Old Timer brand wasn't created until 1958, its roots date back to 1904 when George Schrade formed the Schrade Cutlery Company in Walden. Schrade found great success with his knives, but the company was eventually sold in 1946 to become part of the Imperial Knife Associated Companies group.
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When did Schrade Walden split?

1958: The Schrade Walden division moves from Walden to Ellenville.
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Where are old timer knives?

Taylor Brands manufactures various legacy Schrade knives and other popular brands such as Old Timer, Uncle Henry, Imperial, and Smith & Wesson. Most of these knives are manufactured today in China. The Schrade Old Timer is a traditional American knife that's been around just as long as the country.
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Is Schrade a good pocket knife?

While the remakes of the classic penknives and pocketknives that made Schrade famous will never be as good as the original USA made Schrade versions, the new Schrade has made a name for itself with their popular collection of survival knives. The Schrade Survival knives are actually pretty well built.
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When did Buck Knives stop using 440C steel?

440C was used until 1981 when Buck switched to 425 modified steel, lasting another 11 years. 1992 marks the final steel choice for this line, using the Bos heat treated 420HC, which is found on many Buck models.
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Are buck knives made in China?

How many Buck Knives are made in China vs USA? Update in 2019: Today, Buck makes 85% of their knives in Idaho, USA, and 15% overseas, up 5% from prior year. In actual numbers, that is 192 items made in USA and 29 items made overseas. They continue to work hard to bring more and more production to the United States.
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Where are Gerber knives made?

Since 1939, Gerber has masterfully hand-crafted knives, tools, and equipment, in the Portland, Oregon facility – pioneering an industry and honoring a heritage.
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Where is Buck knife made?

Today, Buck Knives manufactures its products in Post Falls, Idaho. This process defines the best of the “Made in the USA” label. “There was a time when 'Made in the USA' meant you were going to get a much higher quality of the product,” CJ said.
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Is Uncle Henry a good knife?

Uncle Henry Knives are legendary. Schrade Uncle Henry Knives are now produced at amazingly low prices in China. The quality is reasonably good and the value is very good. Uncle Henry Knives from Schrade Knives includes hunting knives, fillet knives, folding hunter knives and more.
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What is a Schrade blade?

Schrade has a rich and long heritage of fine pocket knives. We are proud to offer their folding pocket knives as well as machetes, sharpening products, combat knives, fillet knives, flashlights and more. You can see separate listings for Schrade multi-tools, Schrade flashlights and more in the category tab below.
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Are Case knives made in the USA?

Case remains committed to crafting our knives in the United States. The majority of our knives are made in Bradford, PA, where Case has been manufacturing cutlery for well over a century.
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Where are Frost Cutlery knives made?

Frost Cutlery Chipaway Series offers an extensive range of tactical and hard handled knives manufactured in Pakistan and China.
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Do Old Timer knives have a lifetime warranty?

This Generational Warranty is offered by Old Timer and applies to Old Timer brand products. Covered Products are warranted to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for the lifetime of the Covered Products.
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What kind of steel are old timer knives made of?

Blade Steel: The original Old Timers used 1095 Carbon Steel and the Uncle Henry's used Schrade's Plus Steel (440A Stainless and 420HC in later years)... 1095 was a great blade steel you could get for a slipjoint but it was also the standard steel offering of American knife brands.
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