{"product_id":"press-button-knife-co-one-arm-man-antique-switchblade-knife-civil-war-vets-knife-1","title":"Press Button Knife Co One Arm Man antique switchblade knife Civil War Vets knife","description":"\u003cp\u003eAntique Press Button Knife Co One Arm Man switchblade knife made by the Press Button Knife Co of Walden, NY sometime between 1892 and 1923. Most, if not all, were made under contract for the AA Marks Artificial Limbs \u0026amp; Specialties Co of New York, as well as a few other switchblade models that they contracted to have made by PBKC. These knives are often referred to as Civil War Veterans knives, though it's not likely that many Civil War vets actually used them due to the time they were made. These knives are most\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoften referred to as a \"One Arm Man\" knife and were designed t\u003c\/span\u003eo help people with disabilities, specifically lost, or damaged arm or hand to be used as both a cutting and eating utensil that could be opened and closed easily with one hand. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe knife measures just under 5 inches closed and approximately 9 inches open and it has pressed aluminum scales and steel liners with nickel silver bolsters \u0026amp; button. The blade on this knife is 86% full or better with loss\/wear from sharpening\/use with scattered spotting \u0026amp; some light pitting and the tang is marked PRESS BUTTON KNIFE CO WALDEN NY on the front and backside is stamped U.S. PAT 470605. \u003cspan\u003eThe pressed aluminum scales have a nice pattern on them and they show their age with a few minor dings and some pocket\/use wear of the aluminum. The\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eknife works well with the blade seating good closed, good snap and locks open with over 1\/4 inch movement each way at the tip. Rattles if shaken with the blade open as most do. This one is a survivor that has seen use over the last 120 years and definitely has a story to tell!  Good condition\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apple Valley Knives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52057729237293,"sku":"0598","price":460.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/6232\/7341\/files\/IMG_0135_a68ee7b1-6659-46e7-affa-561564729d99.jpg?v=1778719846","url":"https:\/\/applevalleyknives.com\/products\/press-button-knife-co-one-arm-man-antique-switchblade-knife-civil-war-vets-knife-1","provider":"Apple Valley Knives","version":"1.0","type":"link"}