Should I or shouldn't I ?????????

knife7knut · Post by **knife7knut** » Thu Oct 10, 2013 10:23 pm

Went to another antique shop today that I rarely frequent because of their high(ridiculous at times)prices and unwillingness to "negotiate". They had in the front display case what appeared to be a single blade switch(Presto) with advertising on one scale(celluloid)that had a pretty full blade and a $65 price tag.Upon closer examination it appears as though it was originally a letter opener(missing) although it looks to be a reasonably easy repair if one could find a suitable blade to modify.
My question is:Should I buy it?
Switchblade letter openers are not that common;I own one of them(a Geo.Schrade w/advertising dating it to 1940)and I see Flylocks on e-Bay every now and then.
Input invited.

Joe Dirt · Post by **Joe Dirt** » Thu Oct 10, 2013 10:51 pm

Does it work, Ray? That's a good price even without negotiating if it's a good solid, tight one!
Like you said ~ there HARD to find. And with you already having one it
should be all that easier to duplicate the letter opener.

...... Joe

knife7knut · Post by **knife7knut** » Thu Oct 10, 2013 11:21 pm

Actually it works rather well;the blade doesn't sit proud and the lock functions perfectly.I guess I know where I'm headed tomorrow.

jerryd6818 · Post by **jerryd6818** » Thu Oct 10, 2013 11:27 pm

It only took one person to talk you in to it? You knew you wanted it before Joe ever stroked the first key. You're weak Ray. Very weak.

knife7knut · Post by **knife7knut** » Fri Oct 11, 2013 5:44 pm

Well Jerry the reason I hesitated is there is a really nice wooden machinists' tool box in another antique shop and I can't afford both of them this week.I am trying to get more wooden machinists' boxes to replace the metal Kennedy boxes I have now.I like the wooden ones better and it is easier to control the moisture in a wooden box.

update: Went to the antique shop today to see if they would bend on the price of the knife.Result: got it for $50 including tax. So without further drama,here it is next to the Schrade I already own.As an aside;I got the Schrade on e-Bay for $15 including shipping! That is why I used to peruse the letter opener section.