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1930s case switch blade

Posted: Tue Jul 25, 2017 7:34 pm
by Whiteoutaircom
I have a 1930s case knife. Looking for more info and potential buyers.
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Re: 1930s case switch blade

Posted: Tue Jul 25, 2017 8:54 pm
by gsmith7158
I would like to see more pictures, front and back, release mechanism and tang stamps. Does it work?

Re: 1930s case switch blade

Posted: Tue Jul 25, 2017 9:20 pm
by espn77
Don't see them everyday. Awsome stag

Re: 1930s case switch blade

Posted: Tue Jul 25, 2017 9:55 pm
by SteelMyHeart85420
You'll have to upgrade your membership status to sell on AAPK, per the new rules. Those who might be interested here should tell you that, as well. You have to pay to play....or go to eBay, and pay them 20% after the sale. It is ok to ask for information at any time, tho. viewtopic.php?f=31&t=52844

Re: 1930s case switch blade

Posted: Tue Jul 25, 2017 10:45 pm
by Paladin
SteelMyHeart85420 wrote:You'll have to upgrade your membership status to sell on AAPK, per the new rules.
Prolly gonna need to upgrade the photos also. Need to see the full blade as well as the other side, plus top and bottom photos. Would also like to see tang stamps, close up and in focus.
Also important is the answer to Gregs question : does it work?

Ray

Re: 1930s case switch blade

Posted: Tue Jul 25, 2017 10:45 pm
by Whiteoutaircom
I upgraded for the option to sell it. I will post pictures once I get home. PM me of you are interested or if anyone knows more info. The mechanism doesn't work. It's actually missing. The base stamp only says XX Tested. Pictures to follow later today.

Re: 1930s case switch blade

Posted: Tue Jul 25, 2017 10:47 pm
by Whiteoutaircom
**update** the blade DOES fold in and comes out. BUT it has to be done manually. If that all makes sense. Pics to follow...

Re: 1930s case switch blade

Posted: Tue Jul 25, 2017 10:48 pm
by Paladin
Congrats and welcome to the forum! ::welcome::
Just as a matter of curiosity, where did you get the knife?

Ray

Re: 1930s case switch blade

Posted: Tue Jul 25, 2017 10:52 pm
by Whiteoutaircom
I bought a vintage car and it was in the trunk!

Re: 1930s case switch blade

Posted: Tue Jul 25, 2017 11:04 pm
by gsmith7158
Whiteoutaircom wrote:I bought a vintage car and it was in the trunk!
Amazing. Your knife is a very sought after knife in mint condition. It is probably the shorter knife In this picture. If it was complete working and in mint condition it would bring $3500-$5000. Unfortunately with the mechanism missing it is worth far less. There is no where you can get parts to rep lo ace what you are missing so they would have to be fabricated. A great find but a very long road to ever realize its full worth.
And a very big ::welcome:: to AAPK.

Re: 1930s case switch blade

Posted: Tue Jul 25, 2017 11:45 pm
by espn77
I agree with Greg.

Re: 1930s case switch blade

Posted: Wed Jul 26, 2017 12:19 am
by Whiteoutaircom
*Update* Here are more pictures of the knife.

Re: 1930s case switch blade

Posted: Wed Jul 26, 2017 12:20 am
by Whiteoutaircom
One more pic

Re: 1930s case switch blade

Posted: Wed Jul 26, 2017 12:22 am
by Whiteoutaircom
Stamp

Re: 1930s case switch blade

Posted: Wed Jul 26, 2017 12:51 am
by SteelMyHeart85420
That's an awesome find in the trunk of your car, the stag looks like old tree bark...a shame it's not complete, but, there are knife mechanics that do wonders, here. No idea what the return on that investment might be. It's a cool story! ::tu::

Re: 1930s case switch blade

Posted: Wed Jul 26, 2017 12:54 am
by Whiteoutaircom
SteelMyHeart85420 wrote:That's an awesome find in the trunk of your car, the stag looks like old tree bark...a shame it's not complete, but, there are knife mechanics that do wonders, here. No idea what the return on that investment might be. It's a cool story! ::tu::

Thanks! Yeah when I first looked at it I figured it was pretty old and was just trying to dig deep to get information. And so far I'm happy that I found it! Kind of like an antique roadshow find of you ask me haha!

Re: 1930s case switch blade

Posted: Wed Jul 26, 2017 1:18 am
by Paladin
SteelMyHeart85420 wrote:That's an awesome find in the trunk of your car, the stag looks like old tree bark...a shame it's not complete, but, there are knife mechanics that do wonders, here. No idea what the return on that investment might be. It's a cool story! ::tu::
It is, for sure!

Ray

Re: 1930s case switch blade

Posted: Wed Jul 26, 2017 1:39 am
by Whiteoutaircom
Just gotta say thanks to all you guys for the positive feedback and support about it. I am a gun guy myself and just took a chance on putting it out there!

Re: 1930s case switch blade

Posted: Wed Jul 26, 2017 2:56 am
by wiseguy
Very cool find and a great story , too bad it`s in sad shape.....if I might ask , what kind of car was it found in ?

Re: 1930s case switch blade

Posted: Wed Jul 26, 2017 3:06 am
by Whiteoutaircom
wiseguy wrote:Very cool find and a great story , too bad it`s in sad shape.....if I might ask , what kind of car was it found in ?
1968 Datsun haha.