North American Auction Company
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Great American West Collector Auction

Sat, Apr 27, 2019 12:00PM EDT
Lot 224

German Lever Lock Damascus Switchblade Knife

Estimate: $200 - $400

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $5
$50 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$25,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000
The lot features a German lever lock (leverlock) switchblade automatic knife with Damascus Blade and aged Buffalo bone. The handmade knife features a folded forged high carbon steel and nickel carbon folded twisted Damascus blade in a dagger double grind pattern. The switchblade shows a highly polished nickel brass bolster, pommel and bolster lining which is accented by the beautiful Great American Bison Buffalo bone grip scales. The grip scales show brass pins, an aged browned finish, and carved / etched striations. The handle spine or spring frame shows an artful hand etched vine file work. The knife functions as a traditional German lever lock, showing a folding lever button which when pulled down and pressed, releases the blade immediately thrusting it forward and then locking into active position. The knife has a strong function. The blade then can be closed by pressing the same lever and pulling the blade into place at which point the lever will "lock" the blade back into place. The piece shows a wonderful artful handmade quality and displays excellently. Measures when open 9.25 inches in length with a 4-inch-long blade. When closed the knife measures 5.25"L.

Condition

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