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Vintage PRESS BUTTON Tortoise Shell Double Button Switchblade
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Vintage "PRESS BUTTON" Knife Co Tortoise Shell Celluloid (1892-1923)  Double Button Switchblade

 Dual Buttons and Blades with the 1 7/8" Main Blade is marked "PRESS BUTTON KNIFE CO WALDEN NY " on the front side of the tang, backside is marked "US PAT 470605" .  Small Blade measures 1 1/2" and on the frontside of the tang is marked "PRESS BUTTON KNIFE CO".  

Handles are Tortoise Shell Celluloid with Brass Liners. Measures 3 3/8" Closed. Overall very good condition. Both Blades seat deep in the handle when closed. Both blades have bounce back when you press the button.

 Mirror Polished Carbon Steel Blades are full. 1 7/8" Main Blade has slight up/down & side/side movement in open position. Blade shows pitting and/or staining; (mostly on the backside). Tangs show staining, ( but are readable). 1 7/16" Pen Blade is full; has pitting and staining on the front side; clean on the backside. 

Handles are clean showing only slight /minor imperfections with little to no shrinkage. Inside is clean. Tangs are clear and clean. Includes a custom zippered storage pouch. Overall=A superb piece for the finest vintage collection. Press Button Double Buttons are hard to find. 

 

Overall Length:6 7/8"
Blade Length:1 7/8"
Blade Material:Polished Carbon Steel
Handle Material:Tortoise Shell Celluloid
Lock Type:Button Lock
Safety:Yes
Liner(s):Brass
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