George Schrade patent drawing needed

Schrade Cutlery Company was founded in 1904 by George Schrade, and his brothers Jacob and William Schrade. In 1946 Imperial Knife Associated Companies, (IKAC; an association of Ulster Knife Co and Imperial Knife Co) purchased controlling interest in Schrade Cut Co and changed the name to Schrade Walden Cutlery. In 1973 the name was changed to Schrade Cutlery. In 2004 Schrade closed due to bankruptcy.

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I’m doing research trying to find a picture of his early 1900s patent for an out the front spring actuated knife ( switchblade ) if anyone can provide any help I’d appreciate it.
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This is all that I found:
In the early 1900s, George Schrade—a legendary toolmaker often called the "Father of the Automatic Knife"—developed and patented a significant out-the-front (OTF) design known as the Telescoping Knife.The 1908 Telescoping Knife Patent. While George Schrade is most famous for his "Safety Pushbutton" folding knives patented around 1906–1907, he expanded into OTF technology shortly after.Patent Year: 1908.Mechanism: Unlike standard switchblades that swing open from the side, this design featured a blade that "telescoped" straight out from the front of the handle.Operation: It used a button release that, when pressed, triggered a spring-loaded mechanism to deploy the blade automatically.Historical Context: This was one of the earliest practical OTF designs in the U.S. and laid the groundwork for modern single-action and double-action OTF knives.
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wiseguy wrote: Fri May 08, 2026 3:39 pm I’m doing research trying to find a picture of his early 1900s patent for an out the front spring actuated knife ( switchblade ) if anyone can provide any help I’d appreciate it.
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Have you looked here: https://www.collectors-of-schrades-r.us ... atents.htm ::shrug:: where you can find great images like this:
Schrade 1906 Patent Image.jpg
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bestgear wrote: Fri May 08, 2026 6:07 pm
wiseguy wrote: Fri May 08, 2026 3:39 pm I’m doing research trying to find a picture of his early 1900s patent for an out the front spring actuated knife ( switchblade ) if anyone can provide any help I’d appreciate it.
Thanks
Have you looked here: https://www.collectors-of-schrades-r.us ... atents.htm ::shrug:: where you can find great images like this:

Schrade 1906 Patent Image.jpg


I have looked here but nothing for an early 1900s out the front automatic. Apparently he had a patent for one in 07-08?
Thanks for your input, I appreciate it!
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Wiseguy,
I tried the government web site but couldn't find any patents for Telescoping Knife. There are none on my site for Schrade in the 06-10 timeframe but will look again.
Hope someone finds it
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LRV wrote: Wed May 13, 2026 2:25 am Wiseguy,
I tried the government web site but couldn't find any patents for Telescoping Knife. There are none on my site for Schrade in the 06-10 timeframe but will look again.
Hope someone finds it
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Me too. Thanks!
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