New Switchblade Forum

[Miller Bro's]

Very nice!


What plant is that leaf from that you are photographing on?

[wiseguy]

Very nice!


What plant is that leaf from that you are photographing on?

That`s my signature , if i tell you , well,,,,,,,,,, you know !! Hahaha ...... its titled

[Miller Bro's]

Do you get any fruit out of it?

http://www.phoenixtropicals.com/bertosLoquat.html

[wiseguy]

i acctually do , but they dont have alot of Meat to them ,,,,big pits . however ,,,they are tropically tasty

[alexander]

Hey folks, I'm glad to see an Automatics forum here (been awhile since I've checked in at AAPK...).
Nice to see some familiar faces. Sticks, Bill D, et al, hello everyone! Some of you know me from other forums, as Skinny or Puukkoman.

Catch up with ya,
Alex

[roofsc]

wanted to add this pic. hubertus and 2 frank beltrame

[Just Plain Dave]

I only ever had one cheap China Switch. The little dude had good snap but that was about all it had going. I have a Boker Automat Kalishnikov that had every clue that it could be auto. But no spring.
I cobbed one up but wasn't paying attention and when I tried to close it it broke the scale where the pivot comes through. I JB Welded it all together as a fixed blade.

I'd very much like to have a switch blade. But as usual I can't rub two nickles together.

Some kewl older stuff showing here!!!

[Nick]

Here is my Hunters Pride. I am so fortunate to find one in this beautiful shape. The only thing is the "Hunters Pride" etching on the blade is gone. Ill post some more automatics, I have a nice collection. I did not realize this topic was here. Thank you.

[Nick]

Here is a Presto Paratrooper with bone handles. I also have a set of the "Brain Plastic" they changed to for the cost saving. I love this little gem and it fires with authority.

[Miller Bro's]

Nice ones Nick!

Keep `em coming!

[Nick]

From top to bottom: Shrade Cut Co. Invincible, Business Model, Hunters Pride, Presto Paratrooper.
Thanks for letting me share these. Slowly one by one collecting these knives does not hurt the wallet as much.

[wiseguy]

Very nice and glad to see some life here . Not sure if you know but the 2nd from the top is actually a fairly scarce knife . it is a small framed Schrade Cut co. with the black plastic handles ( Rare ) most were Schrade Walden stamped with those handles .

[wazu013]

Very nice group you have there. I think your gonna be full of surprises aren't you Nick? Keep sharing with us
Great stuff

[Nick]

Very nice group you have there. I think your gonna be full of surprises aren't you Nick? Keep sharing with us
Great stuff

Thank you my friend, I will keep posting I love this forum. Here are a few Hubertus and Bertram Shot Puller and a Puma. Note if you enlarge the Hubertus on the bottom is W. Germany. Pretty Cool. These lever patterns are so nice, I guess that's why so many company's have manufactured them. The stag is so beautiful and "Chunky" on these patterns, actually looks like it is right off the deer's rack. Wish I had a Case, but that is a dream. No automatic collection would be complete without these lever knives. Thank you for letting me share some pictures.

[Miller Bro's]

Nice ones!

[Bill DeShivs]

Nick,
Why do you say the shell puller is a Bertram?
Bertram never made autos.
Do you have a picture of the markings?

[Nick]

The shot puller is stamped Bertram unless it is a contract knife ?? But I will check it out and post some close ups. As soon as I can I will get those pictures up - thanks for the interest brother maybe there is something here I am going to learn.

[knifetime]

The only 2 I have right now and I sure do like them both. I carry the Levrletto a lot.

[Bill DeShivs]

The shot puller is stamped Bertram unless it is a contract knife ?? But I will check it out and post some close ups. As soon as I can I will get those pictures up - thanks for the interest brother maybe there is something here I am going to learn.

Or I!

[knifetime]

Bill, you designed a great little knife when you did the work on the Levrletto. The blade grind and action is as good as any I have ever had. You get 2 thumbs up from me buddy on it.
Anything new coming up that you did work on?

[Nick]

Why do you say the shell puller is a Bertram?
Bertram never made autos.
Do you have a picture of the markings?

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Bill DeShivs

Bill- I am sorry it took so long to get back to you I was in New York visiting my 90 year old mother for her birthday !! I just got back to San Diego and took this picture of the Bertram. If you click on the picture and make it larger you will see "BERTRAM" over SOLIGEN. I hope this helps but if you know something that I do not please let me know. I have tried to find info about this knife and there is very little out there. I would greatly appreciate any info you may know. Thanks

[btrwtr]

Some old autos.

Wayne

[Bill DeShivs]

According to A. G. Russell, former owner of C. Bertram (Hen & Rooster) knives, C. Bertram never made or contracted automatics.
That leaves:
Carl Bertram, a pre WW2 German cutler.
Or, Eduard Bertram-alsp pre WW2.
It appears your knife was actually made by Bontgen & Sabin, under contract.
Thanks for taking the time to respond. We both learned something. Your stamp is a rare one!

[Nick]

Some old autos.

Wayne

Wayne- that is an absolutely beautiful collection of automatics !! thanks for sharing that.

[Nick]

This is a picture of my Automatic Collection. Its a good start. But I got that Flylock Double in Honeyswirl Amerith (bottom left corner) from Philco in the mail today !! Great knife and thanks a lot Phil !!
In addition I also received that black Schrade Cut. Co. 4-7/8th inch. today also (third from bottom right). I believe that this Schrade Cut. Co. stamp is a little rarer than the Schrade Walden stamp.
Thanks for letting me share. I have been in N.Y. for a while so this is my first post since I have returned to San Diego. Thanks for being here I love this site.