Uncle Henry 897UH Next Gen Premium Stockman Pocket Knife - Comparing New vs. Old
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 7 ก.ย. 2024
- Review and comparison of the Uncle Henry Next Gen Premium Stockman Pocket Knife 897UH. I take a look at the new Next Gen Uncle Henry 897UH and compare it to an older pre-1971 897UH Uncle Henry by Schrade-Walden.
Knife provided by AOB for review.
7CR17Mov Steel. Closed Length 3.5" UK Friendly.
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I bought a new Uncle Henry Senior stockman a couple of years ago and recently my mother-in-law gave me an old one, from the 80s probably, that she found in her my late father-in-law's junk. The old Schrades are so much different. They have a weight and a feel to them that does not exist in the new ones.
They were made better all around back then, but we can only live in the here and now so if I want the older ones I go to eBay for a bit of nostalgia.
My eyes have been opened to the world of these types of pocket knives. I’m in love already and I don’t even own one yet. ( I know it’s sad ), I have no idea where to start for my first purchase into this world. Could you please give me a suggestion as to where to start! I’d appreciate it
There's a lot to choose from. My suggestion would be to pick a traditional pattern you think you'd really enjoy carrying. I started with a stockman with 3 blades because I hadn't yet learned to sharpen.
Its nice to see the difference in old and new. I'm new into knives really like watching your videos about the different types and brands keep rocking. I've gotten some pretty terrible Uncle Henry knives. One came in a nice tin but didn't even have a grounded edge. Others steel so bad you can't get sharp. Best Uncle Henry I got is a real stag handle with D2 steel real nice knife by any manufacturer standards less than $40.
They will waiver in quality. My advice is if you can get the same knife not part of a tin with a Schrade product, you're probably better off buying it separate. Might cost a touch more, but the products in the tins never seem to be quite as good.
I've become a big fan of that new stagalon. I think I need to start a Uncle Henry collection soon. Thanks for the great comparison, buddy!
The new handles are a game changer for the appearance of the knife. Let us know what all you end up getting.
Thank you for solid review and comparison. Schrade knives always take me to my happy place!
I appreciate that David. They'll always have a place on the channel.
I'm pretty much sold if the knife has that sort of 70s traditional knife look and looks like it'll do the job. Both these knives have that in bucket load's. Was looking at a vintage Imperial a couple of months ago and the scales were almost the same but the brown parts were black. would have bought it but it looked like the original owner really got their moneys worth out of the blades.Good stuff TK!!!
When perusing ebay I come across quite a number of well-used knives that would otherwise be something fantastic to own. It makes finding the ones with lots of meat left on the bone that much more exciting. Thanks Richard.
Both look great!. I only have one Uncle Henry, a mini Pro Hunter and the quality is good, would like to get some of their folders. Thanks TK!
I'll be taking a look at another fixed blade from them in the future. 👍
Great review, as usual. Never have given these new PRC made Uncle Henrys (or even Old Timers) a chance. Have a real problem that I probably should get past, but as an old USMC Captain, I just can't quite fully do it yet. But, I ordered one of these in a canoe, so we'll see. As for that exposed tang issue, yeah, I hear you. One of my biggest complaints of the fine workhorse of Case's Sod Busters/Juniors. That exposed part is wicked. Anyway, thanks for the always great work.
Thanks for taking time, Jaded. I'll be during more of these kinds of reviews where I compare new vs old.
The sides on the new one looks a lot better, great knife to carry, thanks for the review!
Just need a little rolling over of the handle edges. A quick fix. Thanks Jose
I've been thinking of getting one of these. One hardly hears a bad review of these newer UH knives. Got an LB5 on the way, probably grab a stockman next.
Pretty decent knife for the price. Refinement is their weak point I'd say. Thanks Noggin.
Always had a soft spot for the shrade USA knives, don't have many ot the Chinese versions, might start buying the same versions as the ones I own so I can match up and see difference as well. Thanks for the video
Good, fun way to look at the changes. Thanks Doug.
I thought my eyes were playing tricks on me with the high tangs till you mentioned it ….They need a little rounding off I would be tempted to take it to my grinder.
They protrude a bit much for my liking. Thanks Prestriedge.
@@ThriftyKaniffy Yes Sir
I’ve noticed that these foreign made knives are getting better than they used to be. Of course we’d all prefer an American made knife, but realistically that’s not gonna happen anymore as often in the affordable arena American-made you’re going to pay big money. Nowadays, it comes down to the tooling in the machinery, and the materials, more so than who put it together. Sadly, Time marches on. I wish they were still made here.
I think all American's feel much the same way, Dude. Thanks for watching.
Nice knife I have the USA uncle henry premium stockman old but still in good shape it's one of two I have left in the USA made the other is the old timer sharp finger the rest are the new ones good video!
Thanks Timber. It's nice to see, though not entirely the same, the Chinese made ones are decent value.
I agree there nice knives too hey if they wasn't made in China if someone didn't keep making the schrade knives we wouldn't have them anymore I mean you can still find some USA ones here and there but it's good someone kept them going thanks for the reply! 👍
@@timberwolf3417 Totally agree. 👍
Having an original and new model is good idea. You can enjoy the old one as a collector and use the new one all you like. The Stagalon is a good looking cover material on both.
Helps to really see where things have gone doesn't it, Gizmo. 👍
Though they may be similar, when Taylor Brands bought out Schrade they didn't buy the machinery in New York, and moved production overseas. 🤔
That's correct. The tooling was completely reworked, some are better representations than others. Thanks Alpine.
Yeah, the older one has cleaner lines but the new one has better looking plastic. I guess we can always find a gripe if we look hard enough.
Definitely true. Thanks Tobias.
Thrifty, You always have great content and presentation…..BUT!…..the focus clarity on the knife wavers, sharp to fuzzy, fuzzy to sharp. I boosted my focus quality setting on TH-cam but it didn’t make a difference. One of two conditions in my unqualified opinion, you need a better camera or you need to hold the knife still as best you can while the camera works to focus. You have a tendency to flash your hands around quickly while displaying the product. I offer this as constructive criticism with the deepest respect to you and your very entertaining knife channel.
Camera is fine. I'll work on my steadiness. Thanks Robert.
The new ones are ok but the older ones seems like they put more pride in!!!
Just a bit more refined I'd say. Looks more hand-worked. Thanks Mike.
is there anyway to tell what year the newer model was made. my grandfather's just has Uncle Henry SCHRADE on one side of the blade and 897UH on the other
If it doesn't say USA on the blade tang, then it's 2004 or newer. Thanks Slauson.
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Right on KJ. Thanks for the support.
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Great looking knife Brother
Thanks for taking the time Rusty. A good value stockman.
Decent stockman!!!!! Maybe this week I’ll get a box of them sent to me!!!! They told me on Instagram they sent it so I’m hoping this week it comes!!!!!! Anyway I wouldn’t mind adding it to my stockman collection!!!!! Talk soon
And here I thought I was special. Thanks Jersey.
@@ThriftyKaniffy you are Special thrifty!!!!! Did you see the video on the Sencut saushe???!
@@jerseyknifeguy6382 Oh yea, you're on the same wavelength Jersey. You stick to them GEC's I can't afford and leave them good budget knives to me. 🤣
@@ThriftyKaniffy thrifty this is all a game plan for me I see it like playing the stocks witch I do that too!!!! These GEC knives are gonna be worth a fortune…… not right now but I’m just gonna sit on them…… thrifty these are gonna be special pieces anyway take care bud talk to you soon!!!!! Be well over there