I need some help

[runningboar]

I have an old Smith & Wesson folding double edge knife, I bought it new in the late 70s or early 80s. As a matter of fact I had completely forgot about it until going through some of my old stuff at my dad's house last week. This knife is an unconventional folder that has a blade cover that encloses the blade and then folds back into the handle. It has the S&W logo on the cover and on a button on the sheath. I have been scouring the internet looking for one of these knives and have come up with nada, as a matter of fact I have never seen another like it. Does anyone have any idea about this knife or any resources as to where I can learn more about it. When I get home tonight I will take some pics and post them. Thanks, Chris

 

[runningboar]

I have been looking solid and nothing on this knife, any suggestions.

 

[Fonly]

Neat looking little knife I must say, So was it a knife your dad used, If it was, it may take some looking around to find information.

 

[Kraz]

You might try to get some help here

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=691

 

[runningboar]

Neat looking little knife I must say, So was it a knife your dad used, If it was, it may take some looking around to find information.

No my dad didn't use it, it was in a box of my old stuff, this knife probably hasn't seen the light of day since about 1983. Chris

 

[RescueRiley]

looks very similar to the german paratrooper knife design.

 

[runningboar]

You might try to get some help here

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=691

Thanks for the tip Kraz, I posted over there. Anyone seen one of these?

 

[RescueRiley]

I just googled s&w paratrooper knife and came up with a new design that looks very similar to yours it is called the powerglide I'll keep checking....Good luck

 

[Fonly]

No my dad didn't use it, it was in a box of my old stuff, this knife probably hasn't seen the light of day since about 1983. Chris

ok, well in that case, it might take a bit. But either way, nice looking find, i hope you can find some information on it.

 

[magneto]

I have been looking solid and nothing on this knife, any suggestions.

Got any numbering or lettering on it? Model #?

 

[runningboar]

No markings at all, other than what I photoed.

 

[magneto]

You may have a real rare one on your hands. 0 info. My bet would be to cotact S&W. Ask Mr. Smith or Mr Wesson whatitiz.

http://www.smith-wesson.com/webapp/...catalogId=10001&content=12010&sectionId=10504

 

[kamkazmoto]

I seem to remember that knife but not any details. It looks like a copy of a knife called a funny folder by Ted Dowell AG russell has a copy here http://www.agrussell.com/content/view/full/6690.html,

 

[kovel]

dear members
i bought the same knife in 1982 and mine is made in seki japan.
the s&w factory had a lot of contractors that time
i bought this knife for around 50 dollars in the px shop at a nato base in germany
greatings kovel