American Switches

[IMBand]

Here is my latest Presto, was looking for one of these for a long time.

I really love the Fishtails, but no luck for me finding nice ones. The bone on that thing looks EXCELLENT!

IM

[Miller Bro's]

Yes, they are a hard pattern to find for sure

The jigging pattern on this bone is very unusual No damage on either side

[wiseguy]

Nice !! they are scarce in bone and them bones look great MB ,,,,real nice !

[Miller Bro's]

[johnnierotten]

Thought I would add my Kershaw Breakout that I bought from Bryan.
Very strong snap and super light.

[philco]

That's a cool lookin' knife JR. Bet she's slick as a ribbon too.

[johnnierotten]

Thanks Phil. ...Yeah ..it really surprised me...quality & functionality,I give it an A+.

[wiseguy]

KA-BAR automatic in celluloid and stag , i really like these old leverlock knives , hope you fellas do to . Enjoy !

[knife7knut]

Here is my latest:A Presto that was once a letter opener.Someone either deliberately removed the letter opener blade or it broke and fell out(probably the former).The knife is in great overall shape although it has been sharpened.The cel scales are perfect and show no signs of out-gassing.The spring almost looks like it is made of bronze.Mechanism works fine and locks up solid.Paid $50 including tax.
I have a ton of letter opener knives and will pick out one to destroy so I can use the blade in this one.A couple have scales that are starting to deteriorate so it shouldn't be a problem.Looks to be an easy fix;just one rivet to remove.If it doesn't look like it will come out easy I'll cut down to the rivet hole and slide it into position.A little epoxy should hold it in place just fine.
Last pic shows what it should look like fixed(a Schrade of the same era.

[wiseguy]

Cool!! the presto letter openers are kind of scarce I need a presto 3.3/8 single blade if you have a doner knife let me know.

[Bill DeShivs]

Most Presto springs were bronze.

[knife7knut]

Most Presto springs were bronze.

Thanks for confirming that Bill.This is the first Presto I've owned.

[knife7knut]

With it's new letter opener blade.

[Joe Dirt]

Nice job, k7k! Looks like it hasn't been touched!!

I knew nothing about the bronze springs. Seems that spring
steel would have better memory than bronze.
Interesting info, Bill. Thanks!

...... Joe

[wiseguy]

New addition Minty fresh

[Beechtree]

Wow wiseguy, that is fantastic.

[Miller Bro's]

Outstanding example!

[knife7knut]

WOW! First hawkbill switch I've ever seen and it looks like it's in pristine condition.Beautiful score!

[roostershooter]

Here is a nice Schrade Cut Co Hunters Pride.

[Miller Bro's]

Outstanding example!

[Joe Dirt]

Now that's a nice one, rooster! Sure won't find many in that condition.

And, wiseguy, just how did you find that NOS hawkbill Presto!??? Too COOL!!!

..... Joe

[wiseguy]

That Hunters Prides is about the nicest one I`ve seen in a while there roostershooter ....... looks familiar Beatifull piece !!

[roostershooter]

Thanks! This is the second one I have owned in this condition. I had to sell the last one due to commitments. This one will probably be around for quite some time.

[wiseguy]

Yup it`s a keeper .........this`ns been my screensaver for the last month or so

[wiseguy]

Now this is ...