Unusual G. Schrade Pull Ball Knife

Another Knife Collector · Tue Jan 08, 2008 12:42 am

I was wondering if anyone could tell me anything about this knife, it has tiny dice on the end instead of the standard ball. From my very limited experience with other pull ball knives the pull seems to be factory attatched. Perhaps it was some sort of giveaway. Both sides have been hand engraved, one "F. Lewis" and the other "F. Louis". Unfortunately, the spring has been broken. Stamped "G Schrade Knife Co Inc B'Port CT USA" and "PATS 11-9-27 10-19-44". Thanks for any help that can be provided.

Paladin · Post by **Paladin** » Tue Jan 08, 2008 3:36 am

It was the invention of George Schrade and I am sure within reason that the die in place of the ball was original from the factory.

In looking at the engraving on the handle, it looks to me to be either Ft or maybe Fr (for Father, as in church).
Very nice and I am sure there will be someone along who can replace the spring for you.

Ray

gmusic · Post by **gmusic** » Tue Jan 08, 2008 3:48 am

Ft.; Fort possibly? Limited returns with search, spelled both ways!

Hummmmm......................

jonet143 · Post by **jonet143** » Tue Jan 08, 2008 4:23 am

i don't see a T in the engraving.

it was engraved or f. lewis and f. louis. engraver covered all bases.

Another Knife Collector · Tue Jan 08, 2008 9:52 pm

Thanks for everyone's input, I'm new to AAPK and somewhat new to knife collecting. I have a few other knives I'll be asking questions about. Thanks again.