1930s case switch blade

[Whiteoutaircom]

I have a 1930s case knife. Looking for more info and potential buyers.

[gsmith7158]

I would like to see more pictures, front and back, release mechanism and tang stamps. Does it work?

[espn77]

Don't see them everyday. Awsome stag

[SteelMyHeart85420]

You'll have to upgrade your membership status to sell on AAPK, per the new rules. Those who might be interested here should tell you that, as well. You have to pay to play....or go to eBay, and pay them 20% after the sale. It is ok to ask for information at any time, tho. viewtopic.php?f=31&t=52844

[Paladin]

You'll have to upgrade your membership status to sell on AAPK, per the new rules.

Prolly gonna need to upgrade the photos also. Need to see the full blade as well as the other side, plus top and bottom photos. Would also like to see tang stamps, close up and in focus.
Also important is the answer to Gregs question : does it work?

Ray

[Whiteoutaircom]

I upgraded for the option to sell it. I will post pictures once I get home. PM me of you are interested or if anyone knows more info. The mechanism doesn't work. It's actually missing. The base stamp only says XX Tested. Pictures to follow later today.

[Whiteoutaircom]

**update** the blade DOES fold in and comes out. BUT it has to be done manually. If that all makes sense. Pics to follow...

[Paladin]

Congrats and welcome to the forum!
Just as a matter of curiosity, where did you get the knife?

Ray

[Whiteoutaircom]

I bought a vintage car and it was in the trunk!

[gsmith7158]

I bought a vintage car and it was in the trunk!

Amazing. Your knife is a very sought after knife in mint condition. It is probably the shorter knife In this picture. If it was complete working and in mint condition it would bring $3500-$5000. Unfortunately with the mechanism missing it is worth far less. There is no where you can get parts to rep lo ace what you are missing so they would have to be fabricated. A great find but a very long road to ever realize its full worth.
And a very big to AAPK.

[espn77]

I agree with Greg.

[Whiteoutaircom]

*Update* Here are more pictures of the knife.

[Whiteoutaircom]

One more pic

[Whiteoutaircom]

Stamp

[SteelMyHeart85420]

That's an awesome find in the trunk of your car, the stag looks like old tree bark...a shame it's not complete, but, there are knife mechanics that do wonders, here. No idea what the return on that investment might be. It's a cool story!

[Whiteoutaircom]

That's an awesome find in the trunk of your car, the stag looks like old tree bark...a shame it's not complete, but, there are knife mechanics that do wonders, here. No idea what the return on that investment might be. It's a cool story!

Thanks! Yeah when I first looked at it I figured it was pretty old and was just trying to dig deep to get information. And so far I'm happy that I found it! Kind of like an antique roadshow find of you ask me haha!

[Paladin]

That's an awesome find in the trunk of your car, the stag looks like old tree bark...a shame it's not complete, but, there are knife mechanics that do wonders, here. No idea what the return on that investment might be. It's a cool story!

It is, for sure!

Ray

[Whiteoutaircom]

Just gotta say thanks to all you guys for the positive feedback and support about it. I am a gun guy myself and just took a chance on putting it out there!

[wiseguy]

Very cool find and a great story , too bad it`s in sad shape.....if I might ask , what kind of car was it found in ?

[Whiteoutaircom]

Very cool find and a great story , too bad it`s in sad shape.....if I might ask , what kind of car was it found in ?

1968 Datsun haha.