Schrade Pocket Knives - A History of Quality

George Schrade was a talented machinist andmanufactured using the highest quality materials
toolmaker employed by the US Patent Office inavailable, including:
the late 1800s when he invented the automatic- Unbreakable sawcut Delrin handles
opening, switchblade, knife. He would later, in 1904,- 1095 High Carbon Cutlery steel blades
form the Schrade Knife Company with his- Solid Nickel Silver bolsters
brothers Joe and William in Walden NY. Once his- Solid Brass Liners
knife business was established, George went on- Solid Pin construction Each Schrade Folding Knife
to invent machines that would improve theis assembled using up to 22 separate parts,
companies production quality. These included therequiring up to 120 hand operations, including
neck drawing machine, the heating machine,100% hand finished edges for all knife blades.
sharpeners, saws on center, bone jigger, bolsterSchrade is so confident in the quality of their
and automatic shielding machines. It was George'sknives that each one comes with a Lifetime
pursuit of the highest quality and craftsmanshipWarranty against defects in materials and
that had his company produce some of the bestworkmanship. Additionally, the Uncle Henry knife is
knives of his time.guaranteed for 1 full year against loss since
It was George Schrade's desire to make the bestSchrade is so confident you will like it so much
possible knife that has become the lasting legacyyou'll be extra careful not to lose it.
of the company that bears his name. All SchradeAlthough the name of the company has changed,
knives are made with the best materials using thethe Schrade brand of folding knives are
highest levels of craftsmanship.manufactured to the same high quality standards
Today, Schrade brand knives are manufacturedthat George Schrade insisted upon when he first
by the Taylor Brands, LLC, following the samestarted manufacturing knives in 1904.
standards for quality. Schrade knives are