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Pocket Knives458 of 675Double Switchblade Schrade Presto With Advertising Embossed on BodyDoes anybody know anything about this, says Spencer on the blade
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    Posted 9 years ago

    curiousgeo…
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    I have no idea what this instrument is used for. A turned wooden handle with a cone-shaped attachment, slotted on one side where the knife blade fits. The blade hinges open with the cutting side on the inside. This instrument is 7.25" long. It is made by Will & Finck the famous San Francisco knife makers in business from 1863-1932.

    Any information on what this instrument is used for would be greatly appreciated.

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    Comments

    1. surfdub66 surfdub66, 9 years ago
      Strange one ;-)
    2. Rustfarm Rustfarm, 9 years ago
      It is a cork boring tool sharpener, it sharpens the tubes that put holes in corks for laboratory use. A nice find.
    3. blunderbuss2 blunderbuss2, 9 years ago
      I'm impressed Rust!
    4. Rustfarm Rustfarm, 9 years ago
      Thanks, I also collect odd tools that perform simple tasks, but often defy logic in their use. I might post a couple in the near future.
    5. curiousgeorge12, 9 years ago
      Thanks Rustfarm - it all makes sense when I look at the tool now! Quite interesting.
    6. rogerww, 9 years ago
      I have one of these as stated earlier and have since studied it as a possible cork cutter sharpening tool. Bottom line , I don't think that's correct. I know something about metal working and the blade on this tool is simply not strong enough to effectively cut metal to sharpen the edge of a metal cylindrical cutting tool.
    7. TubeAmp TubeAmp, 9 years ago
      http://american-scientific.com/CORK_BORER_SHARPENER

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    8. rogerww, 9 years ago
      I was wrong earlier. It is a cork tool sharpener, found an advertisement for a more modern version.

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