Original (40's era) Schrade Walden Swing Guard Switchblade "Hunter's Pride" with Black Jigged Bone Handles and Faint Etched Blade

Early Vintage American made model by Schrade-Walden which produced switchblades from (1946-1957). Features Black Imitation Jigged Bone Handles (Delrin), with a Sliding Safety and Polished Nickel Silver Bolsters with steel liners and a Nickel Silver Swing Guard.

Polished Carbon Steel Blade measures 3 5/8". Blade shows a patina with staining on both sides with a very faint etch that reads "HUNTER'S PRIDE". Measures 4 7/8" closed. Tang is marked "SCHRADE WALDEN NY USA". 

Unique nickel silver Swing Guard folds down with the blade. Blade has minor up and down blade movement in the open position. Handles show minor shrinkage. No rivet cracks. Safety Works.  Very Good condition overall=7 on a number scale of 1-10..

It is extremely difficult to find one with a blade etching  (although it is extremely faint.)  (Usually when found this model is beat up because they were heavily used.) Custom zippered pouch included. A must for your vintage collection!