WTS : Vintage American Made Switchblades

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I have the following for sale....

Edge Master USA Made Vintage Auto

Specifications
Blade Steel : Carbon Steel
Blade Length : 3 in.
Closed Length: 4 in.
OAL Length Opened : 7 in.

This 1945 - 1955 Vintage American Made Auto features marbleized plastic handles with brass liners. The knife has a good action with slight blade play. The safety is fully functional and the lock up is relatively tight for an auto of this age. The knife has zero blade creep. The edge appears all original (i.e. not sharpened, aftermarket.)

Price: $250.00






 
Press Button Knife Co. USA Made Vintage Double Auto (Walden, NY.)

Specifications
Blade Steel : Carbon Steel
Blade Length : Main Blade: 2.5 in. / Secondary Blade: 2 in.
Closed Length: 3.5 in.
OAL Length Opened : ~ 8 in.

This is an antique USA made 'Press Button Knife Co.' Double Auto. This company was in business from 1892 - 1923. The handle is made of bovine bone. The action opens fast and strong with a slight degree of kickback on the secondary blade. Both blades are full, as seen in the pictures. The lockup on both blades is surprisingly tight (considering the age of the knife) and it features brass liners. This is a particularly rare knife.

Price: $750.00






 
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Flylock Stag Automatic Pull Button Knife / USA MADE (Bridgeport, CT.)

Specifications
Blade Steel : Carbon Steel
Blade Length : 3 in.
Closed Length: 4 in.
OAL Length Opened : 7 in.

This is an antique USA made 'Flylock' Stag Handled Switchblade Knife. These were manufactured from 1918 - 1929. This particular variation is incredibly rare, given it's condition coupled with it's age. This is a stag handled variation as well, which is also rare. The action works incredibly well, it's got a very tight spring however there is a slight degree of blade play both back to back as well as left to right. The biggest "flaw" on the knife is the discoloration on the blade, as seen in the pics. The edge is quite sharp and appears to be all original (i.e. unsharpened ).

Price: $750.00







 
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"Romo" German Made Lever Lock Switchblade

Specifications
Blade Steel : Carbon Steel
Blade Length : 3.5 in.
Closed Length: 4.25 in.
OAL Length Opened : 7.75 in.

This is an antique Lever Lock Automatic / Switchblade knife imported from Germany. The importer of the knife was a company called "Romo" out of New York from 1950 - 1958. The manufacturer of the knife was a company called "Bonsa", which was located in Germany. The handle material is potentially Bakelite, imitating bone (and a job well done, I must say). The blade is full. There are a few very light cracks in the handles on this knife. The action is incredibly good and strong. There is a slight amount of blade play when the knife is open. The knife closes up quite well.

Price: $250.00






 
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Imperial Knives, Toothpick Model (Providence, RI. USA)

Specifications
Blade Steel : Carbon Steel
Blade Length : 3.5 in.
Closed Length: 4.25 in.
OAL Length Opened : 7.25 in.

This is an antique Switchblade made in Rhode Island. This knife was made between 1945 - 1955. It's in quite a good condition considering it's age. There are no cracks in the handle and the blade is impressively sharp. The action is fast and strong and there is a solid lockup upon opening. The handle is "cracked ice celluloid" and is full, over a metal frame.

Price: $200.00






 
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G. Schrade "Pull Ball" Automatic / Switchblade Knife (USA)

Specifications
Blade Steel : Carbon Steel
Blade Length : 2 1/8 in.
Closed Length: 2 7/8 in. (counting the ball)
OAL Length Opened : 5 in.

This knife is incredibly fast firing, the handle is some sort of celluloid and there are no cracks in the handles. There is minimal blade play when the knife is opened and a very solid lockup when the knife is closed. There is a regular degree of discoloration on the blade, given the age of the knife.

Price: $200.00






 
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Schrade Cutlery Co. Double Auto / Switchblade (USA Made)

Specifications
Blade Steel : Carbon Steel
Blade Length : Main Blade: 2 3/8 in. / Secondary Blade: 1 3/4 in.
Closed Length: 3 3/8 in.
OAL Length Opened : ~ 7 in.

This is an antique USA made 'Schrade Cutlery Co' Double Auto. This knife was in made from 1904 - 1946. The handle is made of "ivory" celluloid and features a good degree of cracks, as seen in the pictures. The action opens fast and strong with a slight degree of kickback on both blades. Both blades are full, as seen in the pictures. The lockup on both blades is tight (considering the age of the knife) and it features brass liners. Both safeties work.

Price: $150.00






 
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As with everything that I sell, if you're not 100% satisfied with the purchase you may certainly return the item for a complete refund of the purchase price. I, of course, cannot (and will not) be held liable for the knives AFTER they leave my possession, should the cutlery you purchased be damaged in transport and / or after you receive said cutlery, as unfortunate of a situation as that would be, there will be no refunds from me due to this. All the more reason for you to opt for insurance on the cutlery. Let me reiterate, AFTER the cutlery leaves my possession I will not be held responsible / accountable for it.

All prices are inclusive of S&H in the U.S., there will be a 4% charge for PayPal, I prefer USPS, Bank Money Orders or Cashiers Check for payment, however. Insurance is up to the buyer. No International Sales. I will wait on personal checks to clear prior to shipping. I can also process Visa, Mastercard and Discover credit cards, as well (again with a 4% fee).

It's YOUR responsibility to know the laws at YOUR location, not mine. Should any of these knives be illegal in your area I highly encourage you NOT to buy them.

I reserve the right to refuse sales to anyone for any reason. If you have an unsavory reputation within the community, I will not sell to you, don't ask! You'd only be wasting your time and energy.

First “I’ll take it” gets the cutlery.

My paypal address is : jj-guns (at) hot mail (dot) com

Thanks for Looking. Feel free to PM me or email me with any questions that you might have. Should my inbox be full feel free to send an email to the above email address.

Additional Pics of most of the knives are available upon request.
 
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Press Button Knife Co. USA Made Vintage Double Auto (Walden, NY.)
interested, email sent
Specifications
Blade Steel : Carbon Steel
Blade Length : Main Blade: 2.5 in. / Secondary Blade: 2 in.
Closed Length: 3.5 in.
OAL Length Opened : ~ 8 in.

This is an antique USA made 'Press Button Knife Co.' Double Auto. This company was in business from 1892 - 1923. The handle is made of bovine bone. The action opens fast and strong with a slight degree of kickback on the secondary blade. Both blades are full, as seen in the pictures. The lockup on both blades is surprisingly tight (considering the age of the knife) and it features brass liners. This is a particularly rare knife.

Price: $750.00






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