Not a true switch...call it a "Semi-Auto" - ever seen one like it?

[knifeaholic]

Recent antique show find - I have never seen one like it.

Sterling silver handles.

The center band slides - each blade has a hidden inner spring (not like the center-pinned spring like on a Schrade double button).

When you slide the band toward one end, the opposite end blade opens automatically to a partially open position so that you can open the blade manually all the way. Each blade works that way.

Note the unusual tang stam- small blade marked GERMANY but I have never seen the stamp (pictuured) on the large blade before.

[Killgar]

The brand is Hermann Schulder.

[C-WADE7]

Very cool and unusual find!

[knifeaholic]

The brand is Hermann Schulder.

Thank You!!

[Killgar]

You're welcome. I imagine the three S's in the tang stamp stand for "Schulder Stahlwaren Solingen".

[FRJ]

That's a fine looking and unique knife, Steve.
A great find!