Wade and Butcher switch blade Whats it worth?

[Oldrvrrat57]

Having trouble finding anything matching the Wade and Butcher knife any one every seen one before? came across it at an estate sale a few months ago

 

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[crashbandicoot]

I remember seeing one that resembled that one when I was a kid,old timer was using it to skin squirrels and the switchblade aspect caught my eye.This would have been around 1960.

 

[Back-of-the-boat]

Very cool knife I think 60's also I remember having a switchblade as a young teen but don't remember the brand. That brought back memories.

 

[pepperj]

Up to a $1000 fine and 6 months in CA. 🤣
Cool knife though, 60 early 70s

 

[smallfoot]

Wade and Butcher was a Sheffield England company. Yours with the letter B in a circle with Arrow and Cross on the tang would make that the English company. They also did business in Germany around 1968.
The Sheffield Co. existed between 1819-1974. If your knife also has a mark out on the blade with XCD, the knife would be from 1819-1890.
I believe your knife dates from late 40s to late 50s maybe early 60s. Unlike California many states do not totally outlaw them. Most areas have regulations concerning them but they are quite legal to own in many states. It's what you do with them that leads to trouble.

 

[crashbandicoot]

Wade and Butcher was a Sheffield England company. Yours with the letter B in a circle with Arrow and Cross on the tang would make that the English company. They also did business in Germany around 1968.
The Sheffield Co. existed between 1819-1974. If your knife also has a mark out on the blade with XCD, the knife would be from 1819-1890.
I believe your knife dates from late 40s to late 50s maybe early 60s. Unlike California many states do not totally outlaw them. Most areas have regulations concerning them but they are quite legal to own in many states. It's what you do with them that leads to trouble.

Good ID. I never understood the sinister aspect of switchblades.I can get my pocketknife out and in action just as fast as a switchblade,maybe faster as I don,t have to fumble for the button.Just a side comment.

 

[smallfoot]

The info came from Pocketknives 2nd edition by Goins. I think I have some more info from another source that may be more detailed. I just have to find it. Many books! CRS prevents me from spouting off from the old gourd, but I made knives and repaired knives and customized a bunch. There is nothing about them that should be considered dangerous. They are a tool until other actions dictate alternate uses.

 

[crashbandicoot]

The info came from Pocketknives 2nd edition by Goins. I think I have some more info from another source that may be more detailed. I just have to find it. Many books! CRS prevents me from spouting off from the old gourd, but I made knives and repaired knives and customized a bunch. There is nothing about them that should be considered dangerous. They are a tool until other actions dictate alternate uses.

There,s few things that compare to using a sharp,well designed knife to perform a task.They can be works of art too.

 

[ArfieBoy]

That be good steel, from Sheffield! Great find.

 

[Oldrvrrat57]

There,s few things that compare to using a sharp,well designed knife to perform a task.They can be works of art too.

Thanks you so much for the reply! The information that you provided is appreciated!

 

[3cylbill]

I found this same knife in an old tool box 20years ago and put it on ebay it went for $275 I was shocked . Q10

 

[newnan man]

I had one similar when I was a kid (60's). I traded it for an electric guitar. It had blades on both ends and both were automatic.

 

[traveller777]

Most knives from Sheffield good steel. I am sure with a bit of diligence in searching something will turn up. Style looks mid 20th century to me. Good find and good luck.