Geo. Schrade Presto Auto

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gerlolo

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I am new to the forum and trying to ascertain the value of a recent aquisition. It is a George Scrade presto auto knife. It is a single blade. It measures just over 3 1/4". The blade measures 2 1/2". It is marked Geo. Schrade Knife Co. Inc B'P'T Conn on one side and Presto Pat. Jan 30-40 Made In U.S.A. on the other. The handles are each one piece of what I believe is stainless steel groved on either side to simulate bolsters. Condition is near new aside from some light sharpening to tip of blade and minor rub marks on the handles. I have seen many Schrades and Geo. Schrades, but not anything quite like this pattern. It functions perfectly. I was wondering if any auto knife collectors could give me an estimate of rarity and value. I have pics, but I am unsure of how to post them. I found one just like it on an auction site recommended on this forum. The link is http://www.sharperdeal.net/auctionde...-Old&id=106565 . Mine is in Much better condition. Does anyone have any more info concerning the pattern number ect? Thanks.
 
Hello due to a prior verbal committment I try not to post on this forum. Sorry if it seems juvenile, but in a society which in many cases has lost its sense of values I feel it is important to maintain the validity of the given word or promise. However if I can be of service regarding your business size Commando G Schrade knife please email me directly at lt632ret@frontiernet.net ( the first character is a small L not the numeral one for which it is sometimes mistaken ). If in the future there are any questions which I in my limited capacity, may assist in clarifiyng please email me at this address also if any members feel I may assist someone please pass this address on. If at any time anyone has a question as to where my answers or references for answers comes from please ask me and I will gladly explain my sources. Since I being human sometimes make mistakes I feel this is important to makes sure my credibility and only correct information is maintained. I and any resources I may have are at anyones disposal and or use at this address anytime. I welcome all questions especially those regarding validity of my answers. I get back as quickly as I can but recently I have been receiving more requests than usual so please bear with me. This includes any one looking for parts or in general that I may assist. Thankyou best to all. in Exile LT
 
Mate everything I read and see from the other forum members would indicate they ALL want you to post on this forum and I really dont know about past hurts however I fail to see how one can be in a self styled exile and still post.
I joined this forum to join in the comradrie of sharing information and I respect the fact you other forum members know so much more than me about these superb knives with their unique histories.......BUT if every time you post it is going to be followed by numerous begging requests then I fail to see your point, and perhaps you can enlighten me please?
I'm sorry if I'm a tad direct but I'm from Australia where we tend to be to the point and totally honest and leave the emotional stuff to knitting forums.
Hoo Roo from Oz and yes I too would like you to return mate.
 
I like being direct as well as I feel most realize. I apoligize for having to come back on to send out a knife part, to someone or to direct someone to where I can be reached for information, it is a pain in the butt for me as well, years of postings are difficult to cut completely. I can assure you that I have never begged for anything in my life, as far as some of my friends I agree, I know there opinion and they realize the position I am in so there is no need of them to continue tell me there opinion. However what they choose to do is there right. I am afraid that I have no choice on the matter. As far as being emotional your right that is the type of individual I am that is why I do not want the history of this company and the people who created it forgotten or misrepresented. That is why being in the catch 22 I purposely put myself in, that I am forced to give alternate addresses to be reached at ect. , In fact Mate I would love to be able to address the point in person over a pint so that I could explain to you just how neat a stitch I can knit. 26 years working for the NYS prison system taught me how to sew a fine stitch in an extremely direct manner. What transpired here was between myself and another individual. It involved the validation of information given as fact and written opinions stated as fact. I felt that the individual who threatened to not post any more was an important factor on the forum I left instead so that he would not feel " tortured" by my questions I had left a codisil in my leaving ( the words for now ) in my leaving posting. I did this so that I could clear up matters like these where I could be reached ect. You are correct you do not know the story however this is my reason for these limited posts. I hope now however you are enlightened. Thankyou for you opinion and in fact I cannot relieve myself of my given word. While there may be others who could. I am sure most will understand that. I truly truly did not want to rehash this and wish it to die its own death. You asked . Now in fact since it has come up there is a second reason for my departure I see Phil ( the moderator ) is gone I feel that may be my fault ( I do not honestly know ) if it is I could never do a turn around at this point. I hope this has been honest enough. LT PS Excuse me I have to get back to my Knitting and beer.
 
Gerlolo, I don't know what all the verbage is about. You asked a simple question. I'll look the knife up tonight in a reference I have at home, but I can tell you that the value (if indeed it is in excellent condition) is about $150.

You didn't ask, but (as maybe you know) the problem is that there are laws and constraints on the sale and (more importantly) shipment of all switchblades in many states. You can sell them at some gun shows, but check local laws before doing so. There are also web-based auctions where switchblades are sold (sharpdeal.com), but there are restrictions on shipping and method of purchase there too.

Hope this helps. If the price varies much from that in my references I'll post again.
 
I thank the forum for the info and I especially thank LT for his expertise. LT was kind enough to evaluate some pictures I sent him. The "gentleman's" knife is in excellent condition and worth $250(very good condition)-$400(mint). I can not thank LT enough for his time and prompt, curteous, and honest response! Collectors couldn't ask for a better resource than they have in this forum and members like LT. Thank you again LT.
 
LT,I admire your guts mate in responding.I get the feeling mate you would still love to be contributing as you obviously had in the past as I see you have 1628 posts up and I'll bet some pretty interesting posts which I will go and check out when I am able.
Why not just start contributing as usual and no further explanation is requested or required and as we say here in Oz "who gives a piece of nanny goats crapp" what others think if we know in ourselves we have done nothing wrong or intentionally tried to hurt.Since we cant control others thoughts nor should we, why not just focus on one of the obvious loves of all our lives "the wonderful Schrade Company"and simply go on from here? I wont raise this again in my lifetime mate I promise. Hoo Roo from Oz.
 
I have that very same knife in mint condition with original lanyard and special military wrapping paper. Mine has the black scales.....I would put the value at $250.00 to $400.00.....
 
I have that very same knife in mint condition with original lanyard and special military wrapping paper. Mine has the black scales.....I would put the value at $250.00 to $400.00.....
 
Gerlolo,

Would like to see your knife but can't open your link. Most likely was made by my father.
 
The breadth, depth and history of the contributing members in this forum continue to amaze and astound me especially when these old threads resurface.
 
fatcity67 said:
The breadth, depth and history of the contributing members in this forum continue to amaze and astound me especially when these old threads resurface.
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Ha! I didn't even notice the OP was 9 years ago. But I did contact lt632ret and he is well. thought you would like to know.
 
Here is my 1940's George Schrade Presto in original packaging, never issued, M2 pushbutton.........this one is mint......whoops guess I cannot post a picture here....
 
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