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Knife show finds

Started by Alex K.. Last reply by Bryan W Jan 10, 2021. 2 Replies

STATES DECRIMINALIZING SWITCHBLADES

Started by Adam Fort. Last reply by Kenneth W. Hill Jan 6, 2021. 20 Replies

Walt's flatguard stilettos

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3-3/4" Schrade Cut Co.

Started by Alex K.. Last reply by Kenneth W. Hill Jan 6, 2021. 5 Replies

Minty Case

Started by Alex K.. Last reply by Kenneth W. Hill Jan 6, 2021. 4 Replies

Newly discovered Pressbutton Guardian

Started by Alex K.. Last reply by Alex K. Feb 5, 2018. 2 Replies

Case Printers Blocks

Started by Alex K.. Last reply by Jan Carter Jun 12, 2017. 1 Reply

Double Push Button Knives

Started by Jim Maddox. Last reply by Alex K. Sep 23, 2016. 1 Reply

RARE Press Button Knife Co Podiatrist's switchblade!

Started by Mark Erickson. Last reply by Dennis J. Coroniti Aug 23, 2016. 8 Replies

Schrade Walden MIL-K-10043

Started by Dennis Hibar. Last reply by Dennis Hibar Jul 5, 2016. 4 Replies

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Comment by Gus Marsh on September 15, 2011 at 9:44

This is an early switchblade known as the button in the bolster with folding guard. The Press Button Knife Co, in Walden, NY, made this knife. It is 8 ¼ inches long when opened, the blade is 3 ½ inches and the knife is 4 7/8 inches long when closed. The bolsters are made of German silver and liners are steel and the handles are real jigged brown picked-bone, there are no cracks or chips on these handles. This is a real good example of early American craftsmen.


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Comment by D ale on September 14, 2011 at 20:43

Gus .. Sweet example of George Schrade's design work .. 'n in great shape too !!!

Comment by Bob C. on September 14, 2011 at 20:36
Thats a fine looking Pressbutton Gus.
Comment by Wayne Justis on September 14, 2011 at 20:16

Hello Gus, I really like Press Buttons and collect them myself if you ever want to sell that one let me know .

Wayne

Comment by Gus Marsh on September 14, 2011 at 20:12

This is an early switchblade known as the button in the bolster. The Press Button Knife Co, in Walden, NY, made this knife. It is 8 ¼ inches long when opened, the blade is 3 ½ inches and the knife is 4 7/8 inches long when closed. The bolsters and lines are made of nickel steel and the handles are real jigged bone. This is a real good example of early American craftsmen, I only wish these knives could talk sometimes.

 
 
 

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