Press Button Knife Co. Walden N.Y. 1893-1923
Re: Press Button Knife Co. Walden N.Y. 1893-1923
This is a repeat of what I posted in another thread, but I thought this knife should be pictured here as well.
This is a Press Button Victor model. It was given to me a number of years ago by a close friend who has since passed. When I received it, the spring was too weak to make it fire and lock, it usually just opened about half way. The blade showed a lot of loss, and was badly stained, scratched, and even had some pits. Also, there was considerable peek when closed. (Ouch!) I wasn't sure it was worth the investment, but the close friend who gave me the knife is gone now, and I hoped I could bring the knife back to some of its former glory as a tribute to his memory. Someday, it will probably be a gift to one of his sons or grandsons. I sent it off to Muskrat Man about five months ago, and here is how it came back. It fires fast and complete, it seats deep, and locks tight. And, while the blade still shows some loss, what remains is bright and shiny. And I like bright and shiny. Thank you Muskrat Man for your expertise on this knife. It is special to me.
This is a Press Button Victor model. It was given to me a number of years ago by a close friend who has since passed. When I received it, the spring was too weak to make it fire and lock, it usually just opened about half way. The blade showed a lot of loss, and was badly stained, scratched, and even had some pits. Also, there was considerable peek when closed. (Ouch!) I wasn't sure it was worth the investment, but the close friend who gave me the knife is gone now, and I hoped I could bring the knife back to some of its former glory as a tribute to his memory. Someday, it will probably be a gift to one of his sons or grandsons. I sent it off to Muskrat Man about five months ago, and here is how it came back. It fires fast and complete, it seats deep, and locks tight. And, while the blade still shows some loss, what remains is bright and shiny. And I like bright and shiny. Thank you Muskrat Man for your expertise on this knife. It is special to me.
Gary
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"Now it cuts like a knife, but it feels so right." Bryan Adams
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Re: Press Button Knife Co. Walden N.Y. 1893-1923
That is nice!!!
Pocket, fixed, machete, axe, it's all good!
You're going to look awfully silly with that knife sticking out of your @#$. -Clint Eastwood, High Plains Drifter
You're going to look awfully silly with that knife sticking out of your @#$. -Clint Eastwood, High Plains Drifter
Re: Press Button Knife Co. Walden N.Y. 1893-1923
I have a Press Button Knife that has never been used in a case I am assuming it originally came in. It was my wife's father's but looks to have never been used. She has no intention of selling it but would like to know what it is worth. Any help would be greatly appreciate.
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Re: Press Button Knife Co. Walden N.Y. 1893-1923
Here is my only other Press Button.Sadly it is not in working condition.Someday I might spring to get it fixed if I can find someone to do it.
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Re: Press Button Knife Co. Walden N.Y. 1893-1923
Just came across this ol' MOP today..
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Re: Press Button Knife Co. Walden N.Y. 1893-1923
Very nice… been looking for one in good shape for a while now.
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Re: Press Button Knife Co. Walden N.Y. 1893-1923
Nice one Scott !!!
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Re: Press Button Knife Co. Walden N.Y. 1893-1923
It's for sale. PM me.
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Re: Press Button Knife Co. Walden N.Y. 1893-1923
Excellent, Scott!
Pocket, fixed, machete, axe, it's all good!
You're going to look awfully silly with that knife sticking out of your @#$. -Clint Eastwood, High Plains Drifter
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Re: Press Button Knife Co. Walden N.Y. 1893-1923
Scott, did you get my message?