Automatic knives

[Forty Rod]

Does anyone know of a fairly high quality lever lock auto knife without a guard, with a 3 1/3" - 4" spear point non-stainless blade, and stag or hardwood scales for under $75.00 - $80.00?

I had a German-made knife like that (With stag scales) in high school and college, and have no idea what became of it.  It was tight and rugged, and held a good edge.

BTW, when did lever locks first show up in this country?

[Dr. Bob]

As my EX-wife used to tell me, "You are entitled to your fantasy!"   

[Forty Rod]

It's one of many.   

[Dr. Bob]

Yep, we all have some! 

[St. George]

George Schrade invented a switchblade knife in 1893 - making improvements as the years went by.

In 1910, he and his son went to Germany, where he invented what would be called a 'springer' - with a lever-lock system - and sold the patent to a German firm (likely Hubertus).

'Good' springers of that style are popular and are still being made by Hubertus, Voss and others - they feature stag scales and usually a spearpoint blade - though other blade styles are seen - but all the blades of today are 'rustfrei'.

They're more difficult to get into the country today - not because of their automatic action - but because of blood pathogens in the stag - according to our Customs MPs brief about 'souvenirs' - and you can always believe an MP...

These springers have nail nicks and many have been imported without the spring as regular folding hunters - with springs being sold under the table.

Look at a good gun show or knife show and you should find a dealer who can help you find what you're looking for.

Good Luck!

Vaya,

Scouts Out!

[The Elderly Kid]

Switchblades go way back. I've seen pictures of 18th century switchblades and one that may date from the 17th century.  They were quite common in 19th century America, but all the early ones I've seen use the button release. As St. George said, the lever release dates from the early 20th century.

[Forty Rod]

Gotta be a lever lock.  Guess I won't carry it for matches. 

[The Elderly Kid]

Just keep it in your pocket and nobody will notice.

[GunClick Rick]

Is that a switch blade in your pocket,or are just glad to see me???

[Forty Rod]

You'd say something like that to a man with a knife and a gun?      

[Big T]

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[GunClick Rick]

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[Forty Rod]

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Can't find what I'm looking for there, but thanks anyway.

[The Elderly Kid]

Our pard had a senior moment. It's
www.sharperdeal.com
No "s" at the end of "deal."

[Forty Rod]

Our pard had a senior moment. It's
www.sharperdeal.com
No "s" at the end of "deal."

Yeah, I figured that out. May have found what I want at Unique Blade.

[GunClick Rick]

http://sharing.theflip.com/session/94270dc25bb6c276786349e1daf983d7/video/18841728

[Lumpy Grits]

40R take a look at Chris Reeve knives........
NOT cheap, just THE best!
I have been using a Sebenza for over 10 years as my every day carry.
Cheers,
LG

[Forty Rod]

Thanks.  Still not what I'm looking for.

[Dr. Bob]

Picky! Picky! Picky!! 

[Forty Rod]

Yep! Yep! Yep!