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Press button knife
Posted: Tue Feb 15, 2022 2:26 am
by Painter80
I bought this press button knife at a local auction about 6 weeks ago. I know the condition isnt great, but couldn't believe I got it for such a low price. I've sent it out to get the blade and spring repaired. I'll post more pictures once it's back in my possession
Re: Press button knife
Posted: Tue Feb 15, 2022 11:22 am
by Samb
I had one like the bottom knife I bought at K Mart over 50 years ago.
Re: Press button knife
Posted: Tue Feb 15, 2022 12:12 pm
by Painter80
The bottom knife is a Sharp 300
Re: Press button knife
Posted: Tue Feb 15, 2022 8:48 pm
by Madmarco
Nice find P80!

It'll look teriffic once it's repaired!

Re: Press button knife
Posted: Wed Feb 16, 2022 2:31 am
by stockman
I like the Press Button. Neat knife. I had one a few years back. Harold
Re: Press button knife
Posted: Wed Mar 02, 2022 5:44 pm
by Painter80
I got the knife back from the person who fixed it. The blade repair looked great, but unfortunately the knife still didn't work. He has agreed to take it back to check it out again. So it's back in the mail. Hoping everything is good when I get it back this time
Re: Press button knife
Posted: Wed Mar 02, 2022 7:34 pm
by Madmarco
Yikes, what a bummer!

Re: Press button knife
Posted: Wed Mar 02, 2022 11:19 pm
by Bill DeShivs
I'll be interested to see how he "fixes" the blade.
Re: Press button knife
Posted: Wed Mar 02, 2022 11:24 pm
by Painter80
It was tig welded and then a regrind. I was happy with how it looked. The blade repairs were hard to notice unless you were looking for them.
Re: Press button knife
Posted: Sun Mar 20, 2022 6:55 pm
by Painter80
A quick update if anyone was following this. The guy said the spring was broken, so waiting for a replacement now
Re: Press button knife
Posted: Sun Mar 20, 2022 10:33 pm
by Madmarco
I'm following P80, please post pictures when you get the operational knife back!

Re: Press button knife
Posted: Sun Mar 20, 2022 10:37 pm
by Painter80
I will. I can't wait to get it back and hopefully its functioning this time. This experience is ruining my desire to seek out more antique autos
Re: Press button knife
Posted: Sun Mar 20, 2022 10:51 pm
by Madmarco
I hear ya! But be warned, there are some unbelievably beautiful antique automatics in circulation, and once you get one and see and feel just how nice they are it's very easy to become hopelessly addicted to them. This frustrating experience you're going through is an exception and not usually the rule. You'll see, as soon as you fire your repaired knife and hear and feel that ever satisfying "crack" you'll forget all about the trouble, trust me! LOL!

Re: Press button knife
Posted: Mon Mar 21, 2022 1:06 am
by Painter80
Thanks for the encouragement. Hopefully I'll be able to post pictures of it soon.
Re: Press button knife
Posted: Fri Apr 15, 2022 9:34 pm
by Painter80
Finally got this thing back. It works like it's supposed to now. I'm happy with how it turned out and am looking forward to using it
Re: Press button knife
Posted: Fri Apr 15, 2022 10:13 pm
by Madmarco
Very nice!

If it operates as well as it looks P80 I'd say you've found a good candidate for your EDC rotation! Looks great, congrats!

Re: Press button knife
Posted: Fri Apr 15, 2022 11:32 pm
by wiseguy
Who did the blade restoration on it ? looks way better !
Re: Press button knife
Posted: Sat Apr 16, 2022 12:16 am
by Bill DeShivs
Very nice job.
Re: Press button knife
Posted: Sat Apr 16, 2022 12:49 am
by Ivoryman
Painter80 wrote: ↑Fri Apr 15, 2022 9:34 pm
Finally got this thing back. It works like it's supposed to now. I'm happy with how it turned out and am looking forward to using it
Good things come to those who wait. What a beauty, so glad you have it back at home and working like it should. What a score. Congrats and enjoy.
Re: Press button knife
Posted: Sun Apr 17, 2022 1:22 am
by Painter80
Thanks everyone. It will definitely be carried and used occasionally