What year was my Old Timer knife made?

The Old Timer line as we know it today was first produced by Schrade-Walden in 1959 with the 2OT, a Barlow knife with the name Old Timer stamped on the button bolster.

Are Old Timer knives still made?

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.

Who owns Old Timer knives?

Taylor Brands LLC
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.

Are Old Timer knives good quality?

They’re very good knives and outstanding bargains. This is an updated copy of the original 8OT Schrade Old Timer. It is 3 7/8″ in length closed and that makes it a very easy pocket carry knife. It’s also big enough to fit into your hands and be manipulated without feeling too small you might cut yourself.

Are Old Timer knives made in the USA?

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.

What age is an old timer?

This term is often used to mean a person between 65 and 75, while “old-old” is for those persons over 75.

Are Uncle Henry knives any good?

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.

Are Uncle Henry knives made in China?

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. We have listed several patterns of each brand.

Are Old Timer knives made in 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.

When was the 12ot added to the Old Timers line?

In 1962 Schrade added the 108OT and ULSTER added both the 10OT and the 12OT. Both the 50OT and 12OT were only available for 1 or 2 years. The next change to the Old Timers line was in 1964 with the addition of the Schrade 15OT and 34OT. No other Ulster OT’s were added, except for the special 114OT in 1968.

What is the history of the Old Timers?

The History of Old Timers 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.

Is the old timer 8ot senior folding pocket knife still in production?

Earlier in the article, we mentioned that the Old Timer 8OT Senior Folding Pocket Knife was the second Old Timer model ever created by Schrade. It’s a testament to the design that the Old Timer Senior remains in production to this day and is one of our best-selling knives here at Knife Depot.

What are the different types of old timer blades?

Old Timer Comparison Chart Name Model # Type # of Blades Sheath Old Timer Small Lockback 1OT Folding 1 Shackle Old Timer Bearhead Lockback 3OT Folding 1 none Old Timer Big Man 4OT Folding 4 none Old Timer Bruin Lockback 5OT Folding 1 Brown Leather