Apple Valley Knives
PRESTO double Tortoise celluloid Etched switchblade Book Knife
PRESTO double Tortoise celluloid Etched switchblade Book Knife
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$200.00 USD
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This is a PRESTO double with Tortoise celluloid scales (handles). The knife was made by the Geo Schrade Knife Co of Bridgeport, CT most likely between 1940 and 1956. It's the only size double made by the company and it measures 3 3/8" closed and 7 1/8" open with brass liners. Main blade is stamped PRESTO PAT JAN 30-40 MADE IN USA and the small blade is stamped G SCHRADE in an arch over B'PORT CT. The blades are mostly full and shiny with some of the original factory finish, patina, lots of light scratches and some pitting. The main blade is etched "Manufacturers Supply Co over St Louis", but a little hard to read part of it. The tortoise celluloid scales are very attractive, but there is some internal cracking on the back scale and it may need to be removed at some point if it keeps breaking down. The knife works well with both tips below the liners when closed, Good snap, open fully with no kickback and good lockup. Both safeties work. This knife will be featured in the upcoming book Antique American Switchblades 2 and comes with a laminated Certificate of Authenticity.
