Apple Valley Knives
PRESTO double Red pearl & black mottled celluloid handle switchblade Book knife
PRESTO double Red pearl & black mottled celluloid handle switchblade Book knife
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$100.00 USD
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Vintage PRESTO double with celluloid scales (handles). The knife was made by the Geo Schrade Knife Co of Bridgeport, CT most likely between 1930 and 1940. It's the only size double made by the company and it measures 3 3/8" closed and 6 7/8" open with brass liners. Main blade is stamped PRESTO PAT PEND-G and the small blade is stamped G SCHRADE in an arch over B'PORT CT. The blades have both been sharpened with heavy patina, lots of scratches and some pitting and are about 90% full, or less. The Red Pearl & black mottled celluloid scales are very attractive, but there's a large crack through the button for the small blade, a tiny hairline by front button and lots of handling marks. The knife works with both tips even with the liners when closed, Good snap, open fully with kickback on the small blade. Large blade locks with 3/16" up and down and the small blade stays open, but doesn't lock. Both safeties work. This knife will be featured in the upcoming book Antique American Switchblades 2 and comes with a laminated Certificate of Authenticity. Condition isn't great, but it works. Fair- condition.
