I think that I may have just fallen in love with Schrade Knives all over again. While they were a dominant American knife maker many much moons ago, the quality of their imported knives has been hit and miss for a very long time. Meaning, either your knife would be awesome and one hell of a value or a paperweight that you regretted buying.
But Schrade now has new owners and with new ownership comes a new direction. Schrade now has their Alpha Class, Beta Class, and Delta class knives. I’m not going to lie; I’m really impressed with the Alpha and Beta Series. My favorite in the Beta series is the out-the-front dual action UPROAR series.
As of now there are four models, the Uproar, the Uproar Tactical with serrations, the Uproar Mini and Uproar Mini with Tactical Serrations. I just learned about these this morning and I have to say that without hesitation, I plan or buying all four of them.
Check out the specs below.
Beta Series Uproar D/A Assisted OTF:
- Blade Length: 3.00″
- Closed Length: 4.25″
- Overall Length: 7.25″
- Blade Material: D2 Tool Steel
- Blade Thickness: 0.10″
- Blade Style: Spear Point
- Blade Grind: Flat
- Blade Finish: Satin
- Handle Material: Black Aluminum
- Handle Thickness: 0.5″
- Locking Mechanism: Assisted D/A OTF
- Weight: 3.3 oz.
- Assembled in the USA
- MSRP $99.99
Beta Series Uproar Mini D/A Assisted OTF:
- Blade Length: 1.90″
- Closed Length: 3.60″
- Overall Length: 5.50″
- Blade Material: D2 Tool Steel
- Blade Thickness: 0.10″
- Blade Style: Spear Point
- Blade Grind: Flat
- Blade Finish: Satin
- Handle Material: Black Aluminum
- Handle Thickness: 0.5″
- Locking Mechanism: Assisted Double Action OTF
- Weight: 2.9 oz.
- Assembled in the USA
- MSRP: $89.99
Beta Series Uproar Tactical D/A Assisted OTF:
- Blade Length: 3.00″
- Closed Length: 4.25″
- Overall Length: 7.25″
- Blade Material: D2 Tool Steel
- Blade Thickness: 0.10″
- Blade Style: Combo Spear Point
- Blade Grind: Flat
- Blade Finish: Black Oxide
- Handle Material: Tan Aluminum
- Handle Thickness: 0.5″
- Locking Mechanism: Assisted D/A OTF
- Weight: 3.3 oz.
- Assembled in the USA
- MSRP $99.99
Beta Series Uproar Mini Tactical D/A Assisted OTF:
- Blade Length: 1.90″
- Closed Length: 3.60″
- Overall Length: 5.50″
- Blade Material: D2 Tool Steel
- Blade Thickness: 0.10″
- Blade Style: Combo Spear Point
- Blade Grind: Flat
- Blade Finish: Black
- Handle Material: OD Green Aluminum
- Handle Thickness: 0.5″
- Locking Mechanism: Assisted Double Action OTF
- Weight: 2.9 oz.
- Assembled in the USA
- MSRP $89.99
Ultimately, I am a fan of OTF knives, and I think Schrade has really done a bang-up job with these.
A Chicago native, Sijo Wayson Johnny Tsai is an internationally recognized Combatives and Survival instructor. He is a published book and DVD personality with over 35 years’ experience in teaching Practical Street Defense and Combatives to the Military, Law Enforcement Agencies and Civilians alike. SIJO is also the founder of the C.U.M.A. Survival School. He is also a renowned knife designer for companies like TOPS KNIVES, SMOKY MOUNTAIN KNIFE WORKS and WORK TUFF GEAR.
When not teaching classes, writing, or doing crazy thing with knives, SIJO likes to enjoy his downtime with his wife and 3 children. He also likes drinking beer.
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