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Taylor made Schrades

I personally would avoid the new Chinese made knives. I have too much love for the real ones, the ones made in NY.

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Permalink Reply by Ken Spielvogel on April 6, 2014 at 7:28

I personally don't have a Taylor made Schrade (I do have one on order). I have several USA made, and I prefer them, but if a Taylor made catches my eye, I have no problem getting one. The one I have on order is a Golden Spike and I look forward to getting it. Whatever suits you and whatever you enjoy - I'm all for it.

Permalink Reply by Thomas Bennett on April 8, 2014 at 16:12

just like anything,depends on what factory and who is making it.i personally don't see a problem with the Asian made knives. I have played guitar for years now,you know the difference between an American Fender stratocaster and a Mexican fender stratocaster?...about 90 miles,the same Mexicans make both. Also a lot of companies outsource guitars(among many other products) have them shipped back to the States where some 21 year old kid gives it a once over,and then puts a sticker on it says made in USA.All the big name companies do it.I have a Martin guitar i know for fact is made in Nazareth,Pa.the only reason i know that is because i had it custom made,went to the factory and watched part of the process.Even they send guitars down to Mexico to be made.

another point to be made,do you own an "American "car?if so,go pop the hood and see how many parts are made out of the country.My brother & I were out driving our motorcycles he has a Harley & i had a Yamaha Virago.We pull up to a stop sign,he starts talking smack.I said David(that's his name)pop the cover of the battery,so he does,what do you think he saw stamped inside?Made in Tiawain.He was so mad he threw it in the road,went and had anything that could be chromed,chrome.meanwhile I'm laughing my butt off driving a sweet bike,and he's cursing up a storm spending thousands to make sure every piece said Made In the USA.

Permalink Reply by Thomas Bennett on April 8, 2014 at 16:20

Did you get the Golden Spike yet?should have,i thought it felt nice in my hand,well balanced and very sharp.Just to add one more comment,I would not sell someone a piece of junk to make a buck! I try to be as fair & honest as I can be.A repeat customer is your Best customer!period!

Ken Spielvogel said:

I personally don't have a Taylor made Schrade (I do have one on order). I have several USA made, and I prefer them, but if a Taylor made catches my eye, I have no problem getting one. The one I have on order is a Golden Spike and I look forward to getting it. Whatever suits you and whatever you enjoy - I'm all for it.

Permalink Reply by Ken Spielvogel on April 8, 2014 at 17:33

Thomas, didn't get it yet, but any day now, maybe tomorrow. Thanks again.

Permalink Reply by Thomas Bennett on April 8, 2014 at 17:49

Ken,

I just checked the tracking # and said delivery will be weds.9th.your tracking # is 9114 9011 5981 8341 6132 74.you can check it on usps.com

Ken Spielvogel said:

Thomas, didn't get it yet, but any day now, maybe tomorrow. Thanks again.

Permalink Reply by Ken Spielvogel on April 9, 2014 at 15:38

UH 153 - a really nice knife

Permalink Reply by Thomas Bennett on April 9, 2014 at 15:47

Nice!...so glad you like it,it is one of my personal favorites.God bless you brother!so glad i could help!

Permalink Reply by J.J. Smith III on April 9, 2014 at 16:02

I was wondering if it was a Taylor, Ken. Nice looking knife.

Permalink Reply by Ken Spielvogel on April 9, 2014 at 16:17

Yes JJ, it is a Taylor. Very solid and well built.

Permalink Reply by Brad T. on April 9, 2014 at 16:31

The tang stamp is that of a Taylor Brands Schrade. The model number should be on the reverse.

Here is a USA made 153UH tang stamp.

J.J. Smith III said:

I was wondering if it was a Taylor, Ken. Nice looking knife.

Permalink Reply by Ken Vigil on April 10, 2014 at 10:01

I think I my have misspoken, I own a few Chinese knives. I think that the overall quality and value is better than ever. I just think of Schrade in a sort of romantic way as a American icon in the knife industry. I am just not interested in a copy when so many old American knives are still available to be had. I feel the same way about brands like Western and Camilus, It bothers me to see the "made in China" stamping on them. Maybe it is just me?

Permalink Reply by Thomas Bennett on April 25, 2014 at 8:42