This is one of those knives that I always wanted, but never bought. They've been out of production for a while, and I just can't bring myself to buy the new "made in China" version. But I was looking for something else a few days ago found something that I thought I'd share.
When Schrade closed Smoky Mountain Knife Works purchased their unfinished inventory and had some of the USA made blades. They sent the blades to China to be finished and have handles installed. The Sheaths were purchased from Mexico.
I thought this might be a reasonable compromise and at $30 each figured I could do a lot worse so I ordered 2. They came in today. I opened one and plan to use it. The other I'll put back. I doubt there is a ton of collector interest on these, but $30 for a decent knife isn't bad. The older USA made ones I see with $100+ price tags on them in antique stores and flea markets.
The blade is razor sharp and the sheath is well made. Although different from the original which had a small pocket for a sharpening stone. They also come with a document outlining the company history and authenticity. I think I'm going to like this.
A link to smkw and some photos.
https://www.smkw.com/uncle-henry-golden-spike-sheath-kit-otd
When Schrade closed Smoky Mountain Knife Works purchased their unfinished inventory and had some of the USA made blades. They sent the blades to China to be finished and have handles installed. The Sheaths were purchased from Mexico.
I thought this might be a reasonable compromise and at $30 each figured I could do a lot worse so I ordered 2. They came in today. I opened one and plan to use it. The other I'll put back. I doubt there is a ton of collector interest on these, but $30 for a decent knife isn't bad. The older USA made ones I see with $100+ price tags on them in antique stores and flea markets.
The blade is razor sharp and the sheath is well made. Although different from the original which had a small pocket for a sharpening stone. They also come with a document outlining the company history and authenticity. I think I'm going to like this.
A link to smkw and some photos.
https://www.smkw.com/uncle-henry-golden-spike-sheath-kit-otd