Our Price: $350.00

Antique PRESTO Fishtail Switchblade w/Jigged Bone
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 Vintage Early PRESTO American Made "Fishtail" Pattern Switchblade with Jigged Bone Handles!

 Vintage PRESTO switchblade (referred to as a "Fishtail" Pattern because of the shape of the handle), and made from 1929 to 1956, this one features outstanding Jigged Bone Handles.  No rivet cracks!

Tang is marked "PRESTO PAT JAN. 30-40 MADE IN U.S.A.". Back side of tang is marked "GEO SCHRADE KNIFE CO. INC. B'P'T'CONN" . Tang Stamp is Clean and Clear.  Clip point blade measures 3 1/4". Measures 4" closed. Overall is 7 1/4".

Safety works perfectly. Blade seats deep in the handle. Action is superb and positive. (Blade has excellent lockup with only very minimal up and down movement in the open position. Brass Liners. Mirror Polished blade is full and very clean with very minor staining.  Is almost as nice as the day it left the factory. Carbon Steel Blade is razor sharp. Overall very good to excellent condition. Very nice example!

Hard to put a price on these as they don't come around too often..(A truly outstanding piece to be proud of and fitting for the finest collection. Includes a custom zippered pouch.

Overall Length:7 1/4"
Blade Length:3 1/4"
Blade Material:Mirror Polished Carbon Steel
Handle Material:Jigged Bone
Lock Type:Button Lock
Safety:Yes
Liner(s):Brass
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