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Re: American Switches
Posted: Sun Dec 21, 2014 7:20 am
by wiseguy
Nice group redrider

Re: American Switches
Posted: Sun Dec 28, 2014 6:12 pm
by 1967redrider
Thanks wiseguy! Here's a short video of a Geo. Schrade PRESTO that I just brought back to life by replacing a broken spring. Not rocket science but it was challenging at times getting everything to fit so it fires properly. Making it my new "around the farm" EDC. A previous owner re-profiled the blade, could have been riding a little high. Pretty pleased with the end result, plus I don't think I'll have to worry about this spring breaking or wearing out anytime soon.
http://youtu.be/3fUyFTO6lj8
http://vid30.photobucket.com/albums/c34 ... eeax8h.mp4
Re: American Switches
Posted: Sun Dec 28, 2014 6:33 pm
by Miller Bro's
Can`t get your link to work

Re: American Switches
Posted: Sun Dec 28, 2014 6:38 pm
by 1967redrider
Huh, I've tried (edit:) 50 or so different combinations. Guess I haven't found the right one yet.
Well, I tried Photobucket and YouTube, no luck.

I think it was easier fixing the spring. Hoping someone can work their magic, pretty sure I've posted YouTube vids before.

Re: American Switches
Posted: Sun Dec 28, 2014 7:19 pm
by Miller Bro's
I tried your link to youtube, it is a private video and will not show for me. Try making the video public then just post the live link here without the Youtube brackets from the box above.
Re: American Switches
Posted: Mon Dec 29, 2014 1:21 am
by wiseguy
Link not good ..... bummer , I like a video

Re: American Switches
Posted: Mon Dec 29, 2014 3:13 am
by gino
I came across a knife site today called Adams international knife works and I bought 3 knives - 2 switches and a new old stock Buck 111. Their prices are really good and have a great inventory.
Re: American Switches
Posted: Mon Dec 29, 2014 3:36 am
by wiseguy
Yup , I`ve bought from AIK

What switches did you score Gino ?
Re: American Switches
Posted: Mon Dec 29, 2014 4:37 am
by gino
8 3/4 stag Italian classic stiletto
AKC Massaro stag lever action auto
Both at great prices
Re: American Switches
Posted: Mon Dec 29, 2014 5:17 am
by wiseguy
Cool

Re: American Switches
Posted: Wed Dec 31, 2014 12:39 am
by 1967redrider
Since I can't get the videos to work, here's a few pictures. I was able to fit the new spring underneath what's left of the old spring. About a quarter inch missing off the tip but someone did a decent reprofile. 4" closed, 7" open not including the bail. A little tricky getting everything sized right but easier than posting videos.

Re: American Switches
Posted: Wed Dec 31, 2014 2:56 am
by wiseguy
Heck of a good user knife

and a good job making it work again....It`s fairly easy to replace that spring should it give you problems
Re: American Switches
Posted: Wed Dec 31, 2014 10:00 pm
by btrwtr
Great and growing group of knives here.
Here is a Press Button Knife Co. with "Guardian Eagle" etch and fixed guard.
Wayne
Re: American Switches
Posted: Thu Jan 01, 2015 1:22 am
by wiseguy
Now that`s awesome !!

Hard one to find in any condition let alone with etch , thanks for sharing it
Re: American Switches
Posted: Thu Jan 01, 2015 1:39 am
by 1967redrider
Wayne, that is the mack-daddy of Press Buttons!

Re: American Switches
Posted: Thu Jan 01, 2015 2:25 am
by wiseguy
Happy New Year

Re: American Switches
Posted: Thu Jan 01, 2015 6:08 pm
by peanut740
Wayne that Press Button is top shelf.

Re: American Switches
Posted: Tue Feb 03, 2015 12:25 pm
by galvanic1882
Nice Press Button Wayne love the etch!!! That and an etched Victor still elude me

Re: American Switches
Posted: Sat Mar 28, 2015 4:13 pm
by wiseguy
This was in a lot of inexpensive knives on auction ...... SNAG !!

Re: American Switches
Posted: Sat Mar 28, 2015 4:16 pm
by galvanic1882
Great catch!!

That's another PB that still eludes me! Someday maybe, congratulations on finding it.
Re: American Switches
Posted: Sat Mar 28, 2015 4:19 pm
by btrwtr
Awesome catch wiseguy!
Wayne
Re: American Switches
Posted: Sat Mar 28, 2015 9:31 pm
by junebug
GREAT SNAG, WISEGUY

Re: American Switches
Posted: Sat Mar 28, 2015 10:21 pm
by Miller Bro's
Re: American Switches
Posted: Sun Apr 12, 2015 5:43 pm
by wiseguy
Thanks for the nice comments Gents

I attended the OKCA show this weekend ( had a great time and met a few AAPK members) i was able to come home with this fairly scarce model to keep its larger knife company

Re: American Switches
Posted: Sun Apr 12, 2015 8:31 pm
by galvanic1882
Nice pickup!!!