Schrade 740SSD

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Vilhiem

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Several years ago upon moving into a new home I was trimming back a very unruly patch of Kudzu; seems the previous owners had planted it themselves and I question their sanity in doing so. But I digress...

As I was trimming this back, I noticed a glint of something metallic in the vines. Not wanting to ruin my trimmer I pocketed it and moved on. It's only been recently that I dug it out and had the time to do some research on it. After opening one end of the blade, I found the manufacturer and to my dismay I found that the smaller blade on the other end of the knife was not going to open. At least not on it's own as it was designed.

I've seen two other requests for information on this knife, but I'm not really interested in selling it. I'd much prefer know more about it. I have managed to find a few tidbits of information thanks to an email with Lrv and a handful of google searches. But nothing on determining age, price, or much past model numbers and the basics.

Taking it to a local antique shop the appraiser openly stated, "While this is a beautiful knife and a show of craftsmanship, I'm afraid to say that I know very little about knives this old." That seems to be true for many people, 1960 appears to be the crux of knives.

I've included a picture with this post. I would greatly appreciate any help in finding out more information about this little gem.

Notes about the knife:
1: It is sterling silver, not the gold variation.
2: The smaller blade does not function as designed. The action is broken.
3: The tip of the larger blade, about a quarter-inch, is broken off.
4: Apart from points 2 and 3 and some light tarnishing of the silver everything else appears to be fine. There are no cracks or defects that I can see.

Also, if there's any way that I can give lrv credit for a referral, I'll happily do that!

**I already have a link, provided by lrv, to the Schrade seller's and care catalog.

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Thank you again to anyone that can help. Your newly registered member,

Vilhiem
 
Cool story. Neat old knife!

I noticed the watermark on your pic. It seems you are concerned about copy-write issues. Just so you are aware: Bladeforums owns that image's rights now not you. When you sign up here you agree that anything posted becomes Bladeforums property for perpetuity. Just thought you might like to know. User agreements actually say things you should know sometimes.

Enjoy your old Schrade!
 
Vilhiem, not sure what to tell you other than it's one of the push button models that Schrade Cut. Co put out until the 1950's. As of 1926 they had right around forty different push button models, with yours being one of them. With different handle variations among the models you're likely looking into the hundreds. Of course back then they weren't considered a weapon any more than a standard pocket knife was, they were just a knife with a nice easy open mechanism that didn't break your finger nails like a standard pocket knife would. The very first press button knives didn't have a safety, which was quickly remedied after enough folks had knives flying open in their pockets just by leaning on them. Value is a tricky subject, and as Cal said I'd go through Ebay for the most up to date ideas, here's an example, keeping in mind that this one is in excellent working condition: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Geo...91470?pt=Collectible_Knives&hash=item20c66882
Nice knife at any rate, especially the way that you came across it!

Eric
 
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