Flylock Hunter 11000 Black Wormgroove switchblade knife w/ Strong ETCH

Antique Flylock Hunter Large Black Wormgroove switchblade knife made by the Flylock Knife Co, a division of Challenge Cut Co of Bridgeport, CT in the 1920s. This is the largest switchblade made by the company and it was designated the model #11000. It measures 5 inches closed and 8 11/16 inches open with steel liners & bolsters with nickel silver button. The clip blade is about 98% full with most of the original finish with some light scratches and a very nice Flylock etch on the face of the blade. The tang is stamped Flylock REG US PAT OFF over US PAT 3-5-18 and backside is stamped THE FLYLOCK KNIFE CO B'PORT CONN. The black bakelite worm groove scales (handles) are in great condition with no cracks and factory lanyard hole. The knife works well with the blade tip deep in the well closed, good snap and average lockup with about 1/16" movement each way at the tip. Rattles if shaken with blade open as most of these do that have seen use over the past 100 years or so. Extra nice working example of a nearly 100 year old American made switchblade knife. EX condition.