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undated, 1940s
nick's sister, lucky, and uncle henry
part of an archival project, featuring the photographs of nick dewolf
© the Nick DeWolf Foundation
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www.thearmorylife.com/get-to-know-schrade-in-three-knives/ The article "Get to Know Schrade in Three Knives" by Clayton Walker, published by The Armory Life, explores the evolution and current status of the Schrade Cutlery Company, a knife manufacturer since 1904. Clayton highlights three standout models: the Schrade Divergent, Slyte, and Needle Serrated. Schrade transitioned from producing traditional, classic knives to offering innovative, competitive models in response to market demands and industry changes. The Divergent is praised for its budget-friendliness and functionality as an everyday carry knife, showcasing a variety of modern features typically expected from more expensive models. The Slyte is designed to appeal to both innovative design seekers and those committed to buying American-made products, demonstrating a sleek design with practical EDC capabilities. Lastly, the Needle Serrated draws inspiration from iconic fixed-blade designs and is promoted as an affordable option for self-defense. Schrade's adaptation reflects broader shifts in the knife industry, responding to a consumer base demanding quality and innovation at accessible prices.
I know, it's Staglon (Delrin), but I've discovered that when left to set for about 24 hours before polishing, that stuff really makes the Staglon pop.
This new arrival 153UH Golden Spike has to have the yellowest yellow I've ever seen on Staglon. And surprisingly, it is uniform in color all over the handle. I do wish the previous owner had just unplugged the power polisher/wire wheel and sold it as it was. But hey, I now have a Golden Spike in the mix, and I'm sure I can dress up that blade a bit to make it look more natural for the age of this knife.
Schrade - Uncle Henry - S/N 241219 - Made in U.S.A.
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suburban philadelphia, pennsylvania
march 1971
wedding guests
part of an archival project, featuring the photographs of nick dewolf
© the Nick DeWolf Foundation
Image-use requests are welcome via flickrmail or nickdewolfphotoarchive [at] gmail [dot] com
suburban philadelphia, pennsylvania
march 1971
wedding guests
part of an archival project, featuring the photographs of nick dewolf
© the Nick DeWolf Foundation
Image-use requests are welcome via flickrmail or nickdewolfphotoarchive [at] gmail [dot] com
suburban philadelphia, pennsylvania
march 1971
nick's uncle, henry miller watts, jr., and nick's sister, lucky
part of an archival project, featuring the photographs of nick dewolf
© the Nick DeWolf Foundation
Image-use requests are welcome via flickrmail or nickdewolfphotoarchive [at] gmail [dot] com
suburban philadelphia, pennsylvania
march 1971
nick's uncle, henry miller watts, jr., and nick's sister, lucky
part of an archival project, featuring the photographs of nick dewolf
© the Nick DeWolf Foundation
Image-use requests are welcome via flickrmail or nickdewolfphotoarchive [at] gmail [dot] com
suburban philadelphia, pennsylvania
march 1971
wedding guests
part of an archival project, featuring the photographs of nick dewolf
© the Nick DeWolf Foundation
Image-use requests are welcome via flickrmail or nickdewolfphotoarchive [at] gmail [dot] com
suburban philadelphia, pennsylvania
march 1971
wedding guests
part of an archival project, featuring the photographs of nick dewolf
© the Nick DeWolf Foundation
Image-use requests are welcome via flickrmail or nickdewolfphotoarchive [at] gmail [dot] com
This one cleaned up quite nicely.
I recieved this knife from an old friend, nearly three years ago.
About a year later, I got around to cleaning it up. Now I'm getting around to posting an updated photo.
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In recent months, an old and close friend gifted these knives to me.
The Schrade Uncle Henry 227 UH on top was made in U.S.A.
The Imperial Lockback in the center was made in Ireland.
The Edge Brand 050 Original Buffalo Skinner at the bottom was made in Solingen, Germany.
and...
The Winchester to the right was made in China.
I cleaned and polished them up, then I let my son put an edge on the Schrade and the Winchester. Note! He did an excellent job. I sharpened up the skinner and the Irish knife. Mineral Oil on all of the handle scales, and a generous slathering of Neatsfoot Oil on that sheath finished off the task, and they are ready for the display shelf.
Also take note that they are all solid knives, with good workmanship, with the exception that the Chinese knife was as dull as the back side of a table knife (before my son got to it, that is). He said it seemed to be made of quality steel, so that's a good thing.
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Recently given to me by an old friend, along with three other knives, this is the first Uncle Henry model to find a home in my modest accumulation of knives. It needs some TLC, in the form of a good cleaning and polishing, along with some time on the oilstone, but it is a well built and sound knife.
Uncle Henry... That name stirs some very fond memories of my early days of pocketknife use, loss, and acquisition.
When I was a boy of about seven, my family would travel to Minnesota every year or so, to visit relatives. It was always a special joy when we would visit Uncle Hank and Aunt Ginny. You see... my Uncle Hank (Henry) would lead my two older brothers and me into the other room and sit us down in front of his old desk. He would then open the two very large, and deep, bottom drawers (sometimes one of the upper drawers too), and he would say, "Boys, you look through those drawers, and you pick out one (and he emphasized one) knife each, to take home with you". Our little sister would be off playing with her dolls, or whatever little girls did when they were being totally ignored by their older brothers.
To understand this situation properly, one needs to understand that our Uncle Hank worked in a commercial laundry service, where they laundered uniforms and coveralls for various manufacturing firms. It seems that the workers would quite often leave their knife in the pocket of said uniform trousers or coveralls. Uncle Hank would then, naturally, pull them out and find a new home for them - there was just no way to possibly track down the owner.
Those lower desk drawers were likely ten inches deep and wide, by about eighteen inches from front to back, and most times, they were plum full, or nearly full of all sorts of folding knives. Well, the adults for once didn't need to worry about the three of us getting into mischief - we spent hours upon hours pouring over what seemed to be an unending supply of pocketknives.
I do remember clearly though, that I, being so young, was not allowed to choose a fishing knife. You know... the one with the really long and pointy blade - we just called them pig-stickers. That was almost heartbreaking, but hey, I always found just the perfect knife for my pocket before all was said and done.
When we left to go back to grandma's and grandpa's house, we weren't allowed to open our prized new possessions until we got there. But boy, when we did, the mumbly-peg, whittlin', cuttin', and general using and abusing of said knives began - and we had fun - plain and simple brotherly fun.
Those knives are but a fond memory of mine now, some 63 years later, but this Uncle Henry is now, and will be in the future, a prized possession of mine for the duration of time my faculties will allow. And it will always remind me of my Uncle Hank. This knife has synthetic Staglon (Delrin) handle scales, Nickel Silver bolsters, brass liners, and stainless steel (Schrade+) blades. Made in U.S.A.
If I were to purchase the most expensive collector knife out there today, it wouldn't mean nearly as much to me as a knife (new or used) given to me by a friend or family member.
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