The New Presto Flying Jack

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The New Presto Flying Jack

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This is a project I've been working on for the past three years. I have a prototype knife my great grandfather, George Schrade, received a patent on in 1937 but never went into production for reasons I can only speculate. He died three years later. My friend Bill DeShivs disassembled the knife and I had it reversed engineered. The blade and kick/back spring are carbon steel like the original with stainless steel liners. Nickel silver bolsters are silver soldered to the liners with jigged bone scales in various patterns. I assemble the knives one at a time using my great grandfathers stiddy and ball peen hammer in my home shop, a dream I've had for a long time. His design, his tools, my hands, our blood.
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Hey Bill, are these ready for purchase yet? I’ve interest in a few. Thanks
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Those are absolutely beautiful! And what a great heritage!
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Bill congratulations!! I'm so happy for you! I know that it wasn't easy, but it sure looks like it was worth it! Definitely put me on your future customer list, that's a real piece of history there! ::tu:: ::tu::

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Wow,You do awesome work,and the history in your family.Can not believe that I am communicating with You ,a member of the Schrade family,and to see a stiddy used by your family.Also would like to ask if you are going to be selling any of these?. If so how can a person get on the list or ? Thank you Sir
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Nice work it would be hard to just pick one . Thanks for the story . Also I would be a buyer ::tu:: ::tu:: ::tu::
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Big thumbs up! ::tu::
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Thanks guys for your interest and kind words. After I fulfill some promises I will make a limited number for sale.
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I'm glad to see this product come to fruition! Thanks for letting me participate.
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I just attempted to make this post and thought I had. I will try again. Congratulations on this project. We had discussed it several years ago at the museum. which is when you explained that this knife was found in a roll of grandads knives. in the garage or shed. It was in your book and I had been looking for one for years. No wonder I could not find one. We spoke again about it 2 years ago at the show in Ct. I am glad you completed the project. I am sure that between you and De Shiv it is amazing. You have revived a part of history which had been lost. Please advise when purchase is available. I do not post much I seem to cause to much controversy. However I felt compelled to congratulate you on completion of a family dream. George would be proud. Proving again that his greatest attribute was his mind and family. I hope you and the family are staying well. You should have my tel and email so please let me know when I can acquire an example. Highest regards Rich Langston (LT). PS WELL DONE
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Incredible knives with an incredible history ::nod::

I'd love to add one of these to my collection.

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Those knives are amazing as is the story behind them. I know you must have an immense amount of pride in your accomplishment and I hope you will remember me when you have some to offer for sale.
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Beautiful work Bill! What is the patent number? I’d like to look up the patent and view the mechanism. Alternatively, if you have the patent as a PDF perhaps you could post it.

Seems like you have many folks here ready to pony up so please keep all of us up to date on availability by posting an update now and then.

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In Bills book George Schrade and his accomplishments there is a picture of the original prototype knife Page 26. Below it reads4,1/8" closed clip blade. One piece steel lining and bolsters, jiggers (I believe it should be jigged ) bone handle, pull ball release Pat on page 65 . Pat number on that page is 2,098,678. dated Patented Nov 9 1937. I hope this helpsLT
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Hey Bill, great work, fabulous looking knives. We all want one it sounds like. Keep them coming.
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Outstanding! The history behind those is legendary, the quality is unmatched. Thanks, Bill and Mr. Schrade. I stand in awe of your work and genius. ::handshake::
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Thanks everyone for the kind words. I will have some available very soon. Please email your address to: bill@georgeschradeknifeco.com.

Thanks
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Great to here Bill, I’ll get a message out to you soon
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You should have my info Bill but here is my card.
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lt632ret wrote: Sat Aug 29, 2020 5:18 pm You should have my info Bill but here is my card.
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I sent you an email July 24. I didn't forget you. I'll be in touch soon.

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Never got it. ?????? either send again or please call. Thankyou
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Got mine last week. 4th knife down from the top horn handles ::ds::
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Gorgeous line up Galvanic. Love the new edition. Great to see. Congrats big time.
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These are gorgeous! ::ds::

Not sure how I've been missing this thread? ::facepalm::
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