Winter List
1. George Schrade Knife Co Pullball with silver metal
handles. It’s marked “Geo. Schrade” in an arch over “B’Port
CT” with an “S” stamped below that for Stainless. The
back of the blade is marked “11-0-37” over “10-10-44”. This is a Gentleman’s knife from the 1940’s
and was often attached to the end of a pocket watch chain. This knife has a
diamond shaped signet on the front handle for engraving initials. Measures 2
7/8” closed & 5” open including the green ball. This knife has never seen
any use. EX+ $165
2. Press Button Knife Co small Sterling Silver Gothic double
model #300SS. Spear blade marked “Press” over “Button” over “Knife Co” over
“Walden”. Measures 2 7/8” closed and just over 5 ½” open. Both blades have the
patent number “470,605” stamped on them. This is a gorgeous little knife from
around 1900 that has never been sharpened! The handles are in excellent
condition and stamped “Sterling”.
The knife functions just as it should and both blade tips sit inside the knife
when closed. Super example of a rare collectible! EX+
$375
3. Press Button Knife Co 3 3/8” double with tortoise
celluloid handles model #102. This knife was likely made between 1914 and 1923.
Measures 7” open. Both blades are stamped “Press Button” over “Knife Co” over “Walden
NY” with no patent numbers on either. This
knife seems to have a larger-than-usual pen blade, which I have noticed on some
of these knives and probably relates to the specific time they were made. This
is a nice example with both blades at 95%, or better with light scratches.
Knife functions good with both blades seating well and good lockup. Handles are
gorgeous with slight shrinkage and a few light scuffs from handling over the
years. VG+
$250
4. Schrade Walden 3 3/8” double with coffee & cream
celluloid handles model # 741. Measures 7 1/8” open. Both blades are stamped
“Schrade” over “Walden” over “NY”. This knife was made in Ellenville,
NY between 1946 and 1956. Both blades are
97%, or better with scratches and a couple of tiny nicks on the edge of the
blades. Both blades seat well when closed with the small blade tip even with
the liners. Opens well and good lockup with minimal movement. The handles are
very attractive with no cracks, or chips.
VG+ $200
5. Presto 3 3/8” double with onyx celluloid handles model
#600. Made in Bridgeport, CT
between 1929 and 1940. It measures 7 1/8” open. It’s stamped “PRESTO” over “Pat
Pendg” and the small blade is marked “G. Schrade” in an arch over “B’Port
CT”. Both blades are 95%, or better with patina
and light scratches. The knife functions well with blades seating well, good
snap and good lockup. Handles are in good condition with one little hairline
crack near the button on the back handle. VG $165
6. Schrade Walden
fishtail with black jigged celluloid handles model #150. The knife measures 4”
closed and 7 1/8” open. It’s marked “Schrade” over “Walden” over “NY” and on
the back has “US PAT” over “2304601”. The blade is 97% full and shiny with
faint scratches. The knife functions well with blade seating deep and good snap
to full open position. You wouldn’t know it unless you push on the blade, but
doesn’t lock in the open position. The black handles are in good condition with
one small pin crack and one missing pin near the top bolster. VG- $135
7. Presto fishtail with tortoise celluloid handles and
nickel silver bolsters at each end model #4000. The knife was made by George
Schrade in Bridgeport, CT
sometime between 1929 and 1940 and measures 4” closed and 7 ¼” open. Blade
marked “PRESTO” over “PAT PEND-G” on the front and “G. Schrade” in an arch over
“B’PORT CT” on the back.
Functions great with blade seating well, good snap and good lockup. Gorgeous
imitation tortoise shell handles are crack and chip free, but do show many
faint handling marks from the years. EX $250
8. Imperial Hammer Brand toothpick with unusual
RedPearl/black streak celluloid wrapped handles, model JM-90PBC. The knife was
made by the Imperial Knife Co of Providence, RI
sometime in the 1950’s. The blade is marked “Hammer Brand USA”
with a picture of an arm holding a hammer. It measures 4 ¼” closed and 7 5/8”
open. Function is good with blade seating well, good snap and good lockup with
minimal movement. I’ve only see two in this color in all my years collecting
and it’s beautiful! EX- $175
9. Colonial Shur Snap fatjack with blue swirl synthetic
handles and lanyard ring model #2200. Made by the Colonial Knife Co of Providence,
RI in the 1950’s the knife measures 4 1/8”
closed and 7 1/8” open. The blade is 99% and shiny with only light scratches.
The handles are very attractive with one chip near the top pin on the front
handle. Function is good with the blade seating deep, strong snap and very good
lockup. There is slight shrinkage on the handles. EX $135
10. Schrade Walden
large hunter with black stagged (jigged celluloid) handles model #154. It was
made in Ellenville, NY
between 1946 and 1956 and measures 4 7/8” closed and 8 5/8” open. The blade is
marked “Schrade” over “Walden” over “NY, USA”
and the back is blank. The blade is 98% and shiny with light scratches. The
handles are in very nice condition with one small pin crack on the back handle.
Function is good with blade seating deep, strong snap and good lockup with
minimal movement. EX++ $275
11. Queen Cutlery Co toothpick
#25 Jet knife with black jigged handles and sliding safety. This is the only
switchblade Queen made and it was made both with and without the sliding
safety. The knife measures 5” closed and 8 7/8” open. The blade appears to be
100% full and shiny. Doesn’t appear to have ever been sharpened, though there
are some light scratches and scuffs which could be from light use. This knife
is just about as nice as the day it left the factory nearly 60 years ago. Near Mint $350
