Our Price: $400.00

Vintage PRESTO Schrade Large 5" Paratrooper Style Switchblade
[PRESTO-5]

Vintage PRESTO Walden, NY (5" Closed) Large Paratrooper Styled Switchblade with Brain "Wormgroove" Imitation Bone Handles

 PRESTO Large Paratrooper Style Switchblade. Measures 5" closed. Overall length is 8 3/4".  The 3 3/4" polished Clip point Blade is marked "PRESTO PAT. JAN,30-40 MADE IN U.S.A." on the front of the tang and "GEO.SCHRADE KNIFE CO. INC.B'P'T. CONN" on the backside.

 Blade is very clean and full. Handles are Brain (Multi colored) "wormgroove" plastic handles with Polished steel bolsters and steel liners. Safety is fully functional. Blade seats below the liners. Action is excellent. Lockup is excellent with minimal up and down or side to side blade play. Tang stampings are exceptionally clean and crisp. No pin cracks. Overall a very nice and clean example for your collection at a very decent price. Inclues a custom zippered pouch. 

 

Overall Length:8 3/4"
Blade Length:3 3/4"
Blade Material:Carbon Steel
Handle Material:Brain Wormgroove Plastic
Lock Type:Button Lock
Safety:Yes
Bolster(s):Steel
Liner(s):Steel
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