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Are both of the Schrades USA made? Schrade USA closed their doors for good in 2004 after which Taylor bought the rights and Schrade name sending them straight to China. I still have a Schrade LB7 that I bought brand new at a friends gun store in 1978 I think it was? I carried and used that knife a lot. A real workhorse.

You need an updated video of the boots.

The LB7 was the original schrade answer to the Buck 110.

I want them all. Even though the Buck 110 is king, I want them all.

Ive got the uncle henry and the old timer. The buck 110 will be here this afternoon. I also had the uncle henry in the new stag design and it looks rediculous. I sent it back. So if your thinkin about buying an uncle henry get the classic stag design.

I have an LB8 and 110 and both are far too Big to carry on my belt or in my pocket for my taste.I believe the 110 is quite a bit lighter than the 110 to my feel.I noticed the difference the first time I picked up the LB8 just from memory.The LB8 just feels more solid and both are pretty much unused so no wear and tear on either and no blade wobble on either.If I were buying one and only one it would be the Uncle Henry but I already have both with the sheath and they were both CHEAP or I would not have purchased either.I much prefer a CASE Sodbuster Jr. or a CASE Trapper for my EDC.I have a few other brands but I just prefer a CASE XX for my personal uses.👍🇺🇸

Great knives!

In my opinion, the Buck 110 has one serious design flaw in that the blade can "overclose" and its edge can contact the frame if not handled rather delicately. This tends to dull the edge just behind the tip and makes the most carefully applied sharpening job an absolute waste of time. I find this quite surprising because "delicate" is not a word I would associate with the Buck 110 in any other sense and a knife design that's been this iconic for six decades should have had this addressed long ago. Chalk it up to the fact that most people don't seem to have a notion of what the word "sharp" actually means.

The Schade LB8 you are showing is a Chinese version. I can tell from the scales alone. It is not real stag, it is called Stagalon. Big hefty knife but of little value. The original Schrade USA LB8's were awesome. The other two are fine quality knives.

Got them all, love them all.

Any updates?

I've got a Buck 110 that I've had since 1980 and a Schrade Bear Paw from about 1993 and some new Schrades and Bucks as well. I think the toughest knife of the bunch is the old Bear Paw. Love them all though.

They put the belt loops to low now days like below the center of gravity and it is so high riding that it pokes you in the side instead of riding even with or below the top of the belt line !

Keep those Nicks boots videos coming! I just got a pair of Builder Pros this spring and man I love them.

I'll take the 7OT or the LB8 over the 110, especially the 7OT. I don't know what it is, but there's just something about that scale and bolster combination that really appeals to me. I have all of these knives, including the 6OT, and while the Buck is fine and pretty to look at, the old USA Schrades had better build quality then than modern Bucks do today, plus I just like the chunkier feel. The problem is finding one on the secondary that hasn't been used and abused and that the seller doesn't think is a priceless antique. They're out there, though, and not always expensive. I bought a 7OT for $12 about a year ago that had never been used. Still had the factory edge, just the blade was heavily peppered. A little polishing compound and some pivot oil and now it's a $50 knife, and my most carried sheath knife. Also bought a 6OT in brand new condition for $24, sheath included and no scale cracks around the lanyard tube or lockbar pin, which was a common defect with that model. The LB8 in the video is Chinese, though. Those ugly af scales give it away before you even see the poor fit or tang stamp

Always got to go with buck, but some of them old timer knives aren't too bad. Also either it's the angle or you must have large hands compared to the knife

Any one of them knives are some of the best knives ever

The very best version of these IMO was the original old timer 7-ot with 4 pin handles and 1095 carbon steel blade. Even the lock bar was carbon steel. The blade was flat ground (not full) instead of semi hollow but it is a big heavy version. The handles, blades, grinds, lock bar pin etc. all changed on these over the years. I do have a stag uncle henry, but prefer carbon. I absolutely love the Buck 110 and have owned several, but the original 7-ot wins out with me due to the 1095 carbon steel. My favorite stainless was 440A back in the day, but the 425M Buck and Schrade(before buck changed to 420 hc for easier sharpening) used to use was ok too, but harder to sharpen in the field in those days.

From a fellow Hoosier here, you make a good video/ review. I just received my Builder Pros ; they only took 3 weeks to arrive going the “cutters choice “ route. I took Nicks advise on the size and got lucky as they fit nice. Still , the break in will take a bit I believe. I love the boots.

I agree with you, I love all quality knives. I dig all three and want them all lol. USA is the deal sealer for me.

Steel toe? If yes how's the toe leather holding up? )audio doesn't work)

No comparison. The LB8 is hands down the best out of the 3 period. The original is I don't know anything of the newer type LB8's

Ordered last week. Woke up ordered wrong pair called. Order placed on hold issues credit ordered right pair. Arrive on Wednesday Its like christmas

Are the boots good for standing I'm water most of the day?

All junk😂😂

Definitely want one also a a project Truck

Unfortunately the lb8 in the video is a made in China version. Not near the quality of the USA Schrade version by any means

I like my schrade 7ot, but my buck 503 prince is much nicer and sharper. Although the 7ot has a high density steel, my buck stays sharp for long enough, and it is easy to sharpen. But my schrade is bigger and was a gift from my dad. It's hard to tell which one is better.

Try a pair of Ironlace boot laces They are guaranteed for life. I bought mine on Amazon and have been impressed with them so far. Been using about a month. I had the same issues as you with the leather laces.

What is the benefit of a 16 inch as opposed to a 8?

Great video and I realized it was 3 yrs old. I love these classic folders. These three are the best. Thank you for a no-nonsense video with an honest opinion.

Did your boots ended up lightening back up to a desirable look like how it was originally? Or did it stay dark and change from that nice brown before you greased it up?

you need some cough drops bud

Bro great vid. Also, extremely thankful it is well with your soul! Praise the Lord! But, 1. Don’t use a heated boot dryer! 2. Stahp putting your boots by the stove! You gonna crack your insoles and prematurely where out your boots homie!

I’ve an old timer 50t that is a bit different. I’ve had this knife for years and love it.

I love your attitude and the way you present things

hey man sweet video 5 things for you, 1, try the 213 lacing or just skip the first hook, should really help with the "white bite" or that bite right bend of your ankle. 2, yes it might not seem like your over conditioning them but I bet you dollars to donuts you are. I work in excavating as a laborer and stand in mud pretty much all day every day, and I runied a pair of Wescos already by over conditoning; and my Nicks are doing just fine. Had them them for about a year and have only conditoned them twice and never had a problem with the white bite coming back after that intial break in, and I think alot of that is I 213 lace them every day. And same thing with the Wescos, I kept conditoning the leather laces and they kept snapping, so far never oiled the Nicks laces and they are still going strong. Laces just dont need oil. I truly belive that this calibre of boots really only needs to be oiled TOPS 4 times a year. And this is coming from my own experince and confirmed with a former boss who has Whites Smokejumpers for more than a decade, a saddle shop owner, and Frank from Franks Boots (he worked at Nicks for 20 plus years). 3, mud really isnt that bad on the leather heel, only if you let it sit and cake on there. Like I said I stand in all kinds of mud all day, the only thing is I am really good about cleaning, ever day. I have an old broken flat head screwdriver and I use that to scrape off the caked shit, then with stiff nylon brush just brush the heel stack, and one year later no major or alarming wear to the leather or seperation. What I found with the Wescos is that veg tan leather they (and Nicks uses) for the heel stack is not really not suposed to oiled, and putting condtioner on that part will for sure cause them to seperate. 4, saddle soap is no bueno for rought out leather. I washed up my nicks (smooth over rought out just like yours) with Fiebings saddle soap, and matted down the rough out, and I looked it up, cant really get those fibers to stand back up, and tried a whole bunch of stuff, nothing worked. But as you stated you really like the almost shine that came with that, and I can almost see a shine on my rough out lowers, and nothing wrong with that, to each his own. The saddle soap dosent really harm the rought out, just permanlty mattes it down. And finally 5, check out Drews Boots, Old Country Boots, or Rios of Mercdes family if you want a really quality hand made slip on western boot with a square toe and all the nice stiching on the uppers, thats made here in the USA. Again killer video and glad you enjoy your Nicks! I so want a 16" next!

I have a Buck 112 ,I bought it because it legal carry length. But all three of your knifes are very well made,USA made.thank you for your reviews I learn something .they also make a buck 112 slim,with orange plastic handle .it's cheaper if you want to save money.

Don't need to stretch the frame use cj springs and hangers

J10 frame in the export civy ones

You forgot the Frost Bear Claw (mostly the Southern Boys carried these & usually with Bone handles.) The Uncle Henry had an unconditional replacement warranty (even if you just lost it, they would send you a new knife!) In Arizona you graduated from the Buck lockback to a Buck 119, or the Schrade/Uncle Henry Lockback to the Uncle Henry 171UH or a Frost version of the Sharpfinger if you were a Frost Lockback Fan. (Not always, but it was common for those that could resist a Ka-Bar.) Just that quick we travel back in time 50 plus years!!!

Did you match these beautiful boots with the appropriate knife sheath?

My man has sheaths for weddings, funerals and to take his gal out to dinner ...in the words of Darth Vader-"IMPRESSIVE, MOST IMPRESSIVE!!"

We need a boot update please 🙏

After more knives used than I can righty recollect and many collected possibly my favorite of any is a drop point full flat grind version of that stag type Uncle Henry above. Between the blade type , extra width and texture of the scales and the distance the backlock sticks out when the blade is half open fills me with old world surety of purpose.

Who, doesn't know that knives are or should be sharp? Even My mom doesn't tell me to be careful when using a knife it's sharp! Lol! I came here to see the knives that I've had since the eighties. Not, be told that knives are extremely sharp and to be careful using it! Duh, you got any gum?

You should check out Rough Rider. They have a 110 clone called the Big Foot lockback with beautiful, ornate art on the wood. Steel is only 440a vs buck's 420hc. But it's really well made and has stiff slip joints for just $15 vs buck's $50. Really good deal.

A 7OT "Cave Bear" was the first pocket knife I bought with my own money. My parents, grandpa would get me the little two or three blade pocket knives...but I wanted a worker. Carried it in my pocket for 15 years. The blade was black when I finally broke it trying to pry a slat off of a pallet. I had it through its paces. Saved up my lawn mowing money to buy that first one. So yesterday I ordered a new one. I've had alot of knives over the years. But I remember THE knife. I just hope it is familiar.

The New Uncle Henry's are even more improved. Fabulous.

Uncles and Old Timers are incredible.