Old Timer 8OT Senior Stockman - USA made Vs Chinese made Pocket Knife.
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- Опубліковано 9 тра 2023
- Today I have a comparison of the Old Timer 8OT Senior Stockman - USA made Vs Chinese made Pocket Knife.
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If I had to choose only one of those, it would be the U.S. made version. Just an absolutely gorgeous knife. But the Chinese version definitely has it's place, especially if you want one knife for the collection and one to throw in your pocket for a work knife. Glad you've got both! Cheers, buddy!
I still have the one I bought at the country store when I was a boy in 1978. My blades are in good condition but completely turned dark with patina and it sharpens up excellent.
Carried a USA 8OT for about 35 years until I sharpened it down to nothing. I live in Texas and it seems that back in the day most people carried either Case or Schrade. I've had both but the Schrade seemed to have stronger springs and better than snap. It's all I'll ever carry. Thanks for sharing.
My parents gave me an 8OT for my 13th birthday in 1992. I’m almost certain that’s the same model my granddad used when I was even younger. I carried mine almost every day for many years (my High School in Texas didn’t mind pocket knives with blades under 4” in those days). I sadly lost it sometime after college, about the same time that Schrade originally closed down. I was heartbroken. Was so happy to stumble upon the new ones a few years later in a truck stop, even if it was a Chinese model and stainless steel. That one is still my EDC knife. I use it almost daily. Might have to see if I can find a used USA one. I did get my granddad’s tiny but vintage 12OT when he died. It’s in my medicine cabinet for delicate work.
Both look like they are good pocket knives. It is really cool to have an older knife and knowing someone carried it and had history with it. Thanks for the video.
I have had an 80T in my pocket since the 1960s. While I prefer the carbon steel USA made ones, the Chinese versions are quite useful and robust in manufacture. Today, I have stopped looking for the older ones. The Chinese-made ones are of very good quality and serve well as everyday pocket knives. My favorite design of all knives.
Great comparison! I have an American made 34OT and it has a comfortable feel, either in your pocket or hand. I really like the Chinese Rough Ryders. Very good quality!
I just found out that old timer is making the heritage series in the USA with 1095 carbon blades! They are about $71 and smaller than the original.( just over 3 inches long) ive heard nothing but great reviews about the quality. Just putting that out there if you had not heard. That old american one is probably better though! Thanks for the comparison!
An excellent look at the differences between the two. Good on you for finding such a good example of the old USA version across the pond. Thanks for the great video, Slippy.
I have an old usa model like yours that belonged to my dad.
Pretty much the knife my father carried, very similar. Threw 'em in his pocket and that was it, never oiled, rarely sharpened, etc. Thanks for the comparison!
Pretty cool to see a side-by-side comparison such as this, thanks very much for sharing. Cheers!
I have a Chinese 8OTB and an American 8OT and i got the itch for an American 8OT from your wonderful video. I love both but prefer the feel of my American one for edc. It just feels different. When I'm expecting hard use, the Chinese one is my go to just because its easier to replace but i really love both knives.
Great find pal and both an example of a solid working carry.atb paddy
Great video. Thank you for sharing.
I recently picked a up a China made Buck folder because it was on sale around 11$, it was surprisingly good quality. I wouldn't buy another one though, I'd rather pay twice the price for a U.S. made knife.
No, the Old Timer steel was 1080, which is which is one reason Old Timer knives were so much cheaper than top tier brands such as CaseXX, Boker, Queen, etc. 1080 is a pretty good knife steel, but it has very low abrasion resistance and dulls quickly. This also means it sharpens very easily, of course, and many loved this about Old Timer knives. I didn't, but many did. When you add real bone scales and overall better construction and features, such as half stops, it was easy to see why Old tome never made it to the top tier of knives.
Good video. I have a new Old Timer I’ve had for years in a drawer in my work shop. Watching your video made me wonder what I had as I haven’t looked at it in a long time. Took a quick trip outside and discovered it’s a 80T new in the box. I bought it to carry but never did. Here in Alabama they aren’t that rare I wouldn’t think. If we have our pants on we have a pocket knife. Thanks for the info.
Great comparison video. Both are nice but I love the USA made, even with the use.
Nice comparison video!