American Switches

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Glad you got that one , I was actually thinking of sending you the link..... that tip cleaned up nicely ::tu::
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Yes it did thanks and still a very full blade .




wiseguy wrote:Glad you got that one , I was actually thinking of sending you the link..... that tip cleaned up nicely ::tu::
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NICE KNIVES POSTED, GENTLEMEN

PICKED UP THIS G. SCHRADE PRESTO

5 INCH CLOSED 8 3/4 OPEN
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Beautiful knife Cato, I don't think I have seen one with handles like those. They look to be cell or some other plastic. No shrinkage either. Blade looks full. I have to say thats a very nice find!

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Dandy knife in great condition!
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All beautiful knives everyone!

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Here's a Presto 3 3/8" I picked up at the Blade Show ::nod::

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ozzie marie wrote:Here's a Presto 3 3/8" I picked up at the Blade Show ::nod::

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I have a very old Switch blade knife,that I'f had since Hector was a pup. Don't remember when or how I got it. I can find no markings on it, and it is in pretty sad shape, but works OK. I don't know whether to clean it up a bit,or to just let it go as is. In looking at the pictures in the posts, on American Switches, I have seen a couple of knives almost identical to it. One was listed as a Presto. I am going to post pictures, and hope to find information on the history of this knife, and what the value of it might be. Help?, and Thanks.
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Looks like a Colonial fishtail with shadow bolsters.My first switch was identical to that except for handle color(mine was green swirl).Got it in the 7th grade(1956)and promptly broke the spring playing with it.If you want to remove the rust I'd suggest going over it lightly with a #2 lead pencil and leave it at that.
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By the blades profile, exposed 3rd pin and squared safety opening it looks to me to be an Edgemaster 1950 t0 58-ish( Federal knife co. of Rhode Island) brand,,,,,, Colonials didn't have an exposed pin for their kick springs and Presto has a rounded safety opening.
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Here's a scarce American Bowie knife from Newark NJ.
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Man that is a nice one!! Wish I had not sold the 2 I had. ::mdm:: ::mdm::
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galvanic1882 wrote:Man that is a nice one!! Wish I had not sold the 2 I had. ::mdm:: ::mdm::
its on SD ::nod::
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Press button Model 118 mechanics jack large double in rare form.
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Fantastic piece you have! ::tu::
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I haven’t posted in a while, so I thought I would share a photo of my collection of Grizzly’s along side of the knife I believe is the tribute to them, the Schatt & Morgan Model #71. I picked up the S&M from Plumbob’s store here at AAPK. They are Pearl Shockwood scales on the #71, never heard of them before this, but pretty cool. I love the stag on the Grizzly with the worn blade, is sweet. Hope you guys like the shot, some good knife porn. Ill put some more stuff up, I always likes this particular topic. We used to have one a few years ago called something like “Postman delivered this today”
and we would post our deliveries of knives when they came. My eyes are bad I am getting old, but I looked could not find. I don’t think I have the name of the topic correct either. Someone will remember. Thanks men for looking.
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WOW! ::ds::
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Some real beauties there Nick. ::nod::

Perhaps the below forum is what you are referring to? ::shrug::
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That’s the topic !!! “Mail Call”
Thanks man, that’s what I was talkin about. I knew someone would know what I was talking about.
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I had a few more autos I wanted to share with you men. First we have an Onyx Celluloid Forest King, really nice full blade. You can even pick up some of the etch if you hold on an angle. The other is one I have been looking for a while, really happy to fill this slot, finally. The worm groove bone Presto, nice blade, real nice scales. I am really fortunate to have picked up these pieces of our American history. I wanted to share them with you gentlemen, hope you like. I have a few more oddities to share soon.Thanks for looking.
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Thought I would show a couple
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Very nice group and fantastic Case! ::tu::
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Nick wrote:That’s the topic !!! “Mail Call”
Thanks man, that’s what I was talkin about. I knew someone would know what I was talking about.
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Here's a shot of my American switch drawer, a little of something for everyone. Imperials, Schrades, and Colonial Shur-Snaps.
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