Flying Jacks

William Schrade said:
Sorry guys, For some reason I can't upload a video of the knife in action but will keep trying.
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If you have it uploaded to Vimeo or YouTube already, you can post it in the thread here using the highlighted option in the post reply box here:

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You'll get a pop-up window and can include the link to your video on several major video hosting sites, and the forum software will insert a mini-player in your post where we can see it.
 
William Schrade said:
Have to give credit Bill DeShives who disassembled the prototype so I could take precise measurements and reassembled it.

Thanks Bill
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On one hand I'm kinda amped to have such a historical one-off. But on the the other hope it isn't because you may have a real niche market gem to sell!
 
William Schrade said:
I'm not sure what you're saying.
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I think he believes that your great-grandfather made those ones in the photo.

My understanding is there is a patent on them…but you make them currently. Is this correct?
 
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Patents are only good for 17 years. All automatic patents became void with the passing of the Federal Switchblade Act in 1958.
My great grandfather made the prototype that's at the bottom of the last picture I posted. I make them to the exact specs of the original.
These will not always be available as I only do it part time. There are other prototypes I hope to reproduce too.

Incidentally, 38 states have repealed their switchblade laws but the federal law has yet to be repealed. The Knife Rights group is working to get that repealed too. My conversations with ATF and the FBI say they have their hands filled with guns.
 
Absent a video, can someone please explain exactly how this knife is opened & closed?

I see the button on the back end of the knife. Is that used as the triggering & release mechanism? 🤔

I'd also like to know which of the knives in the pic posted at the top of this thread are still available for sale.

The only "I take it" mentioned publicly so far is the 3rd one from the top.

Dibs on the 1st one at the top (the only one that's open), if it's still available, subject to an explanation or video explaining on how the knife works.

Thanks!
 
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As requested I finally got the video uploaded. Thanks for all your help. This is an old video and these are all sold. I have 3 left from the original post.

 
sgt1372 said:
Absent a video, can someone please explain exactly how this knife is opened & closed?

I see the button on the back end of the knife. Is that used as the triggering & release mechanism? 🤔

I'd also like to know which of the knives in the pic posted at the top of this thread are still available for sale.

The only "I take it" mentioned publicly so far is the 3rd one from the top.

Dibs on the 1st one at the top (the only one that's open), if it's still available, subject to an explanation or video explaining on how the knife works.

Thanks!
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It's an automatic knife that is like no other. The kick spring also acts like the back spring on a slip joint. It does not lock open. The tip is under the latch holding it closed. Pulling the button releases the blade. I have 2 left as shown in the last picture. The takers on B/F sent private messages.
I won't have more until February. See video. PM me for details.
 
William Schrade said:
It's an automatic knife that is like no other. The kick spring also acts like the back spring on a slip joint. It does not lock open. The tip is under the latch holding it closed. Pulling the button releases the blade. I have 2 left as shown in the last picture. The takers on B/F sent private messages.
I won't have more until February. See video. PM me for details.
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Thanks for the explanation & video.

Interesting knife but it I"ve decided that it's not for me. So, I'll pass.
 
Dawkind said:
I received my Flying Jack in black jigged bone with a glorious Mother of Pearl button, the bottom knife in the initial photo, and many thanks again....superb little folder and especially with your family history. 👏:cool:
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So, I respectfully ask, is this going to be a safe queen or something that will be in the rotation?
 
William Schrade said:
It's an automatic knife that is like no other. The kick spring also acts like the back spring on a slip joint. It does not lock open. The tip is under the latch holding it closed. Pulling the button releases the blade. I have 2 left as shown in the last picture. The takers on B/F sent private messages.
I won't have more until February. See video. PM me for details.
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I have a question for you. Would you agree while an automatic, it is not a one-handed opener? Respectfully.
 
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