Excellent video. Thoughtful, clear, and very well researched. It”s wonderful to learn about our country’s amazing history as a manufacturing powerhouse. Nowhere more so than the industrial regions of upstate New York where Schrade knives were made. Many thanks.
Great video. Thanks for the catalogue prices, it really brings perspective on the old knives. Crazy to think 400 stainless steel was premium at one point and now most people turn their nose at it. Kind of like how S30v is treated nowadays
It is even more insane now, I mentioned on blade forum about case now producing some standard models in S35VN and about half of the people commenting on it was snarky about that claiming S35VN yo be junk and citing other newer super steels as what should have been chosen. Mayby I just don't get it because I really like S35VN compared to most of the more popular really hard steels.
Yeah it’s crazy to think these knives were priced the equivalent to $70-80 in the 60s and 70s. I think the big difference though is back then a dude only bought 1-2 pocket knives and used them for the next 20 years lol. It definitely was a long term investment
I have one of these and a Schrade 881Y stockman, both vintage. The 881Y I found by chance in a pile of pocket knives at an antique store, and it is NOS, never ever used. It is the nicest knife I've ever owned. It has a weight and a feel to it and the blades are immaculate. The Uncle Henry is in my opinion THE knife. It is my idea of a man's knife. No one makes knives like they did, not even Case. Sorry Case fans.
Did Schrade make a larger Stockman than this? I had a stockman I bought in the mid 80s and to me I remember it bigger. I had a LB7 at the same time, and I don't remember the stockman being so much smaller than the LB7. I just bought a 8OT and cleaned, honed, stropped and oiled it, but it seems small compared to what I remember. Anyway, I really like this 8OT. A lot more substantial than Case medium stockman yet still smaller than Case large stockman.
Very interesting video. My Dad carried an Uncle Henry Trapper then when that one retired from invisible blade syndrome (from sharpening) he had an old timer trapper. I love these knives. I remember back when I was younger, those were highly respected pocket knives. I carried an old timer from the time I was 5 till I was 33. I’m 43 now. Some of my favorite knives are still Old Timers. I have a hard time connecting with an Uncle Henry because of the stainless blades but they still remind me of my Dad who passed years ago. Great video. I subscribed
I love the 4" stockman knives, especially when USA made. I held off getting one of these because of the stainless blades and staglon covers. But I now have one on the way. The historical aspect of the knife is too compelling to past up for someone my age who is into knives. These knives were readily available when I was growing up but I didn't notice them. On the catalog you displayed was the 15OT which I purchased in 1983. I can't go back and buy these new but I'm glad some are still available.
Excellent video. Thoughtful, clear, and very well researched. It”s wonderful to learn about our country’s amazing history as a manufacturing powerhouse. Nowhere more so than the industrial regions of upstate New York where Schrade knives were made. Many thanks.
One of my favorite knives .
Great video. Thanks for the catalogue prices, it really brings perspective on the old knives. Crazy to think 400 stainless steel was premium at one point and now most people turn their nose at it. Kind of like how S30v is treated nowadays
You’re right, people scoff at 400 blade steels but those blades literally lasted for decades taking all sorts of use and abuse
It is even more insane now, I mentioned on blade forum about case now producing some standard models in S35VN and about half of the people commenting on it was snarky about that claiming S35VN yo be junk and citing other newer super steels as what should have been chosen. Mayby I just don't get it because I really like S35VN compared to most of the more popular really hard steels.
Great video!
What a great video. Really enjoyed the comparative pricing and historical data. 👍
Yeah it’s crazy to think these knives were priced the equivalent to $70-80 in the 60s and 70s. I think the big difference though is back then a dude only bought 1-2 pocket knives and used them for the next 20 years lol. It definitely was a long term investment
That is a nice stockman. Hard not to like a Uncle Henry. Cool video.
Very nice very nice! You need way more subs! Awesome!
Thanks for your continuous support Legion! I’m glad you enjoyed the video. I’ll be posting more videos like this in the future
@@MrBarlow Fantastic!
Great knife. Good job on documenting the history of this knife.
Thank you for watching!
I have one of these and a Schrade 881Y stockman, both vintage. The 881Y I found by chance in a pile of pocket knives at an antique store, and it is NOS, never ever used. It is the nicest knife I've ever owned. It has a weight and a feel to it and the blades are immaculate. The Uncle Henry is in my opinion THE knife. It is my idea of a man's knife. No one makes knives like they did, not even Case. Sorry Case fans.
Did Schrade make a larger Stockman than this? I had a stockman I bought in the mid 80s and to me I remember it bigger. I had a LB7 at the same time, and I don't remember the stockman being so much smaller than the LB7. I just bought a 8OT and cleaned, honed, stropped and oiled it, but it seems small compared to what I remember. Anyway, I really like this 8OT. A lot more substantial than Case medium stockman yet still smaller than Case large stockman.
The Schrade 858 Lumberjack was the largest stockman they made. Slightly bigger than the 8ot. It was a serpentine stockman with rounded bolsters.
@@MrBarlow must have been one of those. Thanks.
Thank you for the informative video mr. Barlow. I enjoyed that very much.
I like seeing the old catalogs. I imagine my grandpa looking at these catalogs shopping for a knife like we do today on the internet.
How many stockmans does UH make I seem like 4 or 5 of them
Very interesting video. My Dad carried an Uncle Henry Trapper then when that one retired from invisible blade syndrome (from sharpening) he had an old timer trapper. I love these knives. I remember back when I was younger, those were highly respected pocket knives. I carried an old timer from the time I was 5 till I was 33. I’m 43 now. Some of my favorite knives are still Old Timers. I have a hard time connecting with an Uncle Henry because of the stainless blades but they still remind me of my Dad who passed years ago. Great video. I subscribed
I love the 4" stockman knives, especially when USA made. I held off getting one of these because of the stainless blades and staglon covers. But I now have one on the way. The historical aspect of the knife is too compelling to past up for someone my age who is into knives. These knives were readily available when I was growing up but I didn't notice them. On the catalog you displayed was the 15OT which I purchased in 1983. I can't go back and buy these new but I'm glad some are still available.
Thats a really kool classic uncle Henry, great video hope to see more
I’ll be posting more videos like these of uncle Henry, old timer, and Buck knives
Very educational.