Presto Knife Hawkbill

[DaBomb]

Had this for a while. I’ve searched the web but not much “real” info. Just people guessing. Looking for real info and value. Thanks. 

[mdonzi]

nice knife

 

[dmar836]

I'd put that as wartime as '46 and on was Schrade Walden. There has been talk of but no hard evidence of it being issued to paratroopers. "Talked to a guy who talked to a guy who says he was issued one of those." Again, no real proof and subject to possible mistaken identity. I'd bet it would be just as useful(maybe more) for the intended purpose of cutting shroud lines.

Looks like a nice example for sure.

Dave

[Misfit 45]

Truly a beautiful piece.  I would love to have one of those in my collection.

Marv

[DaBomb]

Nobody has any 411?

[Collector2]

It appears that it may be the same as the one on page 230/231 of "Military Knives a reference Book", worth checking out.

Cheers

 

[DaBomb]

On 4/20/2021 at 9:10 PM, Collector2 said:

It appears that it may be the same as the one on page 230/231 of "Military Knives a reference Book", worth checking out.

Cheers

 

I've eyed that book for several years now and finally picked it up. Good articles inside about a few other knives I've stashed away. It appears the hawkbill or pruning bladed was not picked as the clip point had better puncturing ability.

 

Anyone know what these Hawkbill knives could be worth these days?

[Galvanic1882]

Presto was a trademark of George Schrade used from 1929-1956. Not sure of the Paratrooper connection though. The stamping on your knife puts it later in the 40's to 50's era. 

 

Value as always is what someone is willing to pay and more info on the knife. Does the blade operate as it should, does the safety work, is the blade tight when opened and lastly a picture with the blade closed. Mike 

[DaBomb]

Opens, closes, no peaking blade, great lock up, and very tight - no wobble.

 

The knife is in NOS condition, but has a few aging spots and a small brown area on a bolster.