What is this knife and how does it work?

[manowar669]

Any other makes? In my foggy memory, the word "turnbull" lock comes forward, but might just be old age.

 

[pertinux]

The above knife is a GEC (re)make of a Schrade automatic:

GEC/Schrade autos?

From the above thread:

This pic might help to illustrate how the knife is fired. It's a surprisingly handy release mechanism in terms of ergos and safety; very crisp action, and as a bonus, it has a unique *swish* firing sound. I used to collect custom autos and I've never heard anything quite like it.

These knives give GEC's regular lockbacks some serious competition in the lockup department. I have six #72s and all of them have a bit of blade play (the #65LBs are an improvement); not so with the "Schrade," which is rock-solid. One caveat though: IMO, they're extremely expensive for what they are at around $250, give or take. OTOH, most variants sold out in a few days (or hours, in some cases), so they should hold their value.

(I love Rick's photographs...).

Hope this helps.

~ P.

 

[manowar669]

Thanks! Very interesting knife. Sadly, I can't own an auto in my state.

 

[SAK Guy]

Thanks! Very interesting knife. Sadly, I can't own an auto in my state.

It is interesting. Sadly, I could never afford one like that!

 

[CoffeeCat2112]

I'd love to have one just to play with, in ebony or red acrylic.

 

[Peregrin]

There is a forum for Automatic and Switchblade knives. I'll leave this here as long as other autos don't start sneaking into the thread.

 

[manowar669]

Thank you. I wasn't aware the knife was an auto when I saw the original picture and started the thread.

 

[Peregrin]

Thank you. I wasn't aware the knife was an auto when I saw the original picture and started the thread.

That's why I left it here.