z SCHRADE CUT CO 1553 3/4 Scout Jigged bone automatic knife

Vintage Schrade Cut Co Walden, NY single blade bone handled switchblade knife. This knife was designated the pattern #1553 3/4 and is the smaller of the 2 large frame single blade switchblades made by Schrade. This model is sometimes referred to as "the Scout" and the larger one is called the Hunter. The knife measures 4.25 inches closed and just under 7 3/8 inches open and it has steel liners and bolsters & nickel silver button and safety. The blade is stamped SCHRADE CUT CO WALDEN NY on the front tang and backside stamped US PATS DEC 21 09, SEPT 13 10, JUNE 6, 1916. The blade is 100% full with original crocus finish on the front and glaze on the rear, beautiful blade. The jigged bone scales (handles) are in excellent condition with no cracks or chips and have nice color. The knife works great with the blade tip seating deep and centered, strong snap and good lockup with approx 1/16" up and down at the tip. They don't get much nicer than this one! Safety works. EX+ condition.