Winter 2010

1. Schrade Cut Co model #7504 ¾ with Mottled Green large double. The knife measures 3 ¾” closed and 7 7/8” open and was made between 1916 and 1946 in Walden, NY. It has brass liners and nickel silver buttons & safeties. The celluloid handles are in excellent condition with only light marks from handling. The blades are both 96%, or better and shiny. The knife functions well with blades seating well, good snap and good lockup with very little movement. EX   $350

2. Schrade Cut Co model #740SS Sterling silver medium ETCHED double. The knife measures 3 3/8” closed and 7 1/8” open and was made between 1916 and 1946 in Walden, NY. It has Sterling Silver handles and nickel silver liners and buttons. The blades are 100% full and retain most of the original finish. The spear main blade is nicely etched “The Patriot and The Evening News Harrisburg, PA”. There are a couple of small pitted spots on the back of the blade. Function is good with both blades seating deep, good snap and both blades lock open. There is a small chip out of the base of the main blade inside which allows the blade to move over ¼” up and down in the open position. If not for this the knife would be Near Mint, but as it is it grades EX $350

3. Press Button Knife Co model #105 Genuine Mother of Pearl handles and Purse. The knife measures 3 3/8” closed and 6 ¾” open and was made between 1892 and 1923 in Walden, NY. It has brass liners and gorgeous pearl handles with no cracks or chips. The blades are 100% full and retain most of their original finish with some light scratches and light spotting. The knife functions well with both blades seating good, strong snap and both blades lock open with very little movement. The large blade does have some kickback. Comes with knife purse that appears to be original to the knife.  EX+ $500

4. SOLD Imperial Hammer Brand model #JM-98PB with Copper pearl/green handles. The knife measures 3 ½” closed and just under 6 ¼” open and was made in the 1950’s in Providence, RI. It has steel liners and nickel silver button and the celluloid wrap handles are in excellent condition. The blade is 95% full and shiny with some light scratches and a few pitted spots. The knife functions well with the blade seating deep, strong snap and great lockup! VG+  $90

5. SOLD Edgemaster fishtail with Blue Glitter synthetic handles. The knife measures 4” closed and 7” open and was made in the 1950’s in the USA. It has brass liners and the attractive Blue sparkly handles are in great shape with slight shrinkage, but no cracks. The blade is 95% and shiny with light scratches. The knife functions well with blade seating deep, strong snap and good lockup with slight movement. EX  $125

6. SOLD Remington #R645 candystripe bowtie. The knife measures 4” closed and over 7 1/8” open and was made by the Geo Schrade Knife Co of Bridgeport, CT around 1940. It has brass liners and the attractive Candystripe celluloid handles are in excellent condition. The blade is 96% with patina and some light pitting, but overall nice. The picture makes it look like the back of the blade is badly pitted, but it is NOT! It's very nice! It just needed a little polishing with a soft cloth and cream. Can send better pics on request. The blade seats well closed, good snap and average lockup with approx 3/16” up and down movement. VG+  $500

7. Colonial model #1800CB with yellow synthetic handles. This knife is New Old Stock!! It was made in Providence, RI in 1957 and was shipped to a store in Kansas. It was taken off the shelf along with a few other knives and put into a box where it sat for over 50 years!! Here’s your chance to take a step back in time and buy a Like New 50’s vintage American made switchblade at a Great Price!   Near Mint   $175

8. SOLD, but I do have one that's similar for sale. PRESTO bone handled WWII vintage M2 Paratrooper’s knife. The knife measures 4 1/8” closed and just under 7” open not including the bail and was made prior to WWII by the GEO Schrade Knife Co of Bridgeport, CT. It has steel liners and bolsters and the jigged bone handles are in good shape with one small repair near the top front bolster. The blade is approx 92% and shiny with a little bit of pitting on the tang. The knife works well with the blade seating deep, strong snap and locks open with approx ¼” up and down movement. VG-  $375

9. Queen Cutlery Co model Jet 25 toothpick rehandled in Stag. The knife measures 5” closed and just under 9” open and was made in the 1950’s in Titusville, PA. It has brass liners and nickel silver bolsters and button. The original black plastic handles have been professionally replace with Stag that’s in great condition! The blade is 98% and shiny with original finish. Functions well with blade seating good and nice snap. It does not lock open by design and is held open by pressure from the backspring like most folding knives. The button pushes a little hard, but it really works great!  EX+ $350

10. SOLD, but I do have another one with faint etch & One without etch. Press Button Knife Co model #1000 INVINCIBLE with faint ETCH! The knife measures 4 7/8” closed and just under 8 ¾” open and was made between 1892 and 1923 in Walden, NY. It has steel liners and nickel silver bolsters and the jigged bone handles are in excellent condition! The blade is 98% full with original finish and I can still barely make out all of the original INVINCIBLE etch on the blade! It’s tough to see, but it’s still there and most of these have lost their etch a long time ago! The knife works GREAT with blade seating good, strong snap and great lockup!     EX+  $400

11. SOLD Schrade Cut Co model #G1543 ¾ Hunter’s Pride. The knife measures 4 7/8” closed and 8 5/8” open and was made in Walden, NY sometime between 1916 and 1946. It has steel liners and bolsters with nickel silver guards and button. The blade is 96% and shiny with some light scratches, light pitting and spots, but overall nice. The attractive jigged bone handles are in super condition, but appear to have been professionally replaced at some point? The knife functions great with blade seating deep, strong snap and great lockup!  EX+ $325

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