Is this knife legit?

Schrade Cutlery Company was founded in 1904 by George Schrade, and his brothers Jacob and William Schrade. In 1946 Imperial Knife Associated Companies, (IKAC; an association of Ulster Knife Co and Imperial Knife Co) purchased controlling interest in Schrade Cut Co and changed the name to Schrade Walden Cutlery. In 1973 the name was changed to Schrade Cutlery. In 2004 Schrade closed due to bankruptcy.

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Mustanger wrote: Sun Jul 11, 2021 5:00 pm "Regardless of who built the knife, it IS a Taylor Brands."
Big difference to me. But, hey..... :D
Actually after a little investigating Mustanger you are correct - Taylor Brand is on the paper work
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Actually after a little investigating Mustanger you are correct - Taylor Brand is on the paper work
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In my first post I claimed that the paperwork would say China in very small print. When Tongueriver chimed in it jogged my busted memory and I recalled that the knife I had back then said Taylor Brand (s) in small print on the paperwork and not China. I'm strongly considering Cal's claim of Camillus origin. At least for parts if not in whole. I just don't know.

Here is some support for Cal's claim, imo. These "Whittler" limited edition knives look to be the same knife as the one in question. Just a different shield and tang stamp. I have this notion that I can pick out a Camillus knife in a picture next to a Schrade/Ellenville/Walden knife. I think this "Whittler" is Camillus made, and it came out real late in Schrade's history. So...... ::shrug::
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There seems to be plenty of old original Schrade knives out there for me to lust after with out getting confused by these 2004 knives. I have to confess I did throw a couple of low bids in on it but didn't want it as bad as some other folks. Would have been interesting to look at up close I guess. Went for $36.00 + $5.00 Postage
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Plus tax. :lol:
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I am reasonably certain these have been made for Taylor by Utica, in two or three colors of bone. I believe Utica also has sold them with their own stamping. Look familiar?
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Yep, Utica used this same bone (and pattern) on the Big Pine series.


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tongueriver wrote: Mon Jul 12, 2021 4:36 pm I am reasonably certain these have been made for Taylor by Utica, in two or three colors of bone. I believe Utica also has sold them with their own stamping. Look familiar?
YIKES!! $140?? Why would anyone pay that much for that thing? I payed $44 and $50 for my genuine Schrade Cigar Box Classic trappers. I'm thinking Case trappers are less than that. Think of the nice old Schrade you could buy with that money. smh ::facepalm::
ebay..........smh
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Mustanger wrote: Mon Jul 12, 2021 5:25 pm
tongueriver wrote: Mon Jul 12, 2021 4:36 pm I am reasonably certain these have been made for Taylor by Utica, in two or three colors of bone. I believe Utica also has sold them with their own stamping. Look familiar?
YIKES!! $140?? Why would anyone pay that much for that thing? I payed $44 and $50 for my genuine Schrade Cigar Box Classic trappers. I'm thinking Case trappers are less than that. Think of the nice old Schrade you could buy with that money. smh ::facepalm::
ebay..........smh
I noticed several dealers have similar Utica Trappers (Utica discontinued the Catskill and Big Pine lines years ago) for $40. And these are said to be nowhere near the finish of a Case. My Klein Uticas are awful.
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