Something Special from Herman Williams

Schrade Cutlery Company was founded in 1904 by George Schrade, and his brothers Jacob and William Schrade. In 1946 Imperial Knife Associated Companies, (IKAC; an association of Ulster Knife Co and Imperial Knife Co) purchased controlling interest in Schrade Cut Co and changed the name to Schrade Walden Cutlery. In 1973 the name was changed to Schrade Cutlery. In 2004 Schrade closed due to bankruptcy.

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Something Special from Herman Williams

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Everyone is probably familiar with Schrade's 13 Colony clasp knife.....however, they evidently had something different in mind at one time.
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Herman had these two Imperial blades that had been etched with the 13 Colony design. He re-handled the top one in Ram's Horn for Tony (Schradenut) and the other in Red Buffalo Horn for myself.
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Gorgeous Doug!

You two sure have a great relationship with the "Legend" Herman Williams!

Great knives and beautiful work as we have all come to appreciate.

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Those are beautiful Doug! ::tu::
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Dale and Tom, thanks for the good words. You're right Tom, I consider myself very fortunate to have Herman as a friend. His knives make up a full third of my collection, but I reckon that's the least of what I've received from his friendship. His values, honesty, work ethic, knowledge of knives and the kindness he shows to everyone...that's the best part of knowing Herman.
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