SPRINGER LEVER AUTOMATIC ~ Vintage

Made in SOLINGEN GERMANY c. 1950`s. SPRINGER LEVER AUTOMATIC 11 CM GERMAN AUTOMATIC KNIFE. This is a Springer pattern, Leverlock with a spear blade. The handles are jigged scales, probably Delrin. The action is strong and fast , locks open/close tight. Overall length : 7 1/8" , closed : 4".

• Used lightly, minor patina, great condition for its age
• Condition is near mint

MINT: A factory fresh knife, absolutely original as it came from the manufacturer, not carried or sharpened, a perfect knife.

NEAR MINT: A new knife that has seen sometimes, show some slight carry or shop wear, blades snap perfectly, handles show no cracks.

EXCELLENT: Shows no more than 10% blade wear, handles are sound, no cracks, blades snap good.

VERY GOOD: About 25% blade wear, slight cracks in handles, may have one lazy blade, stamping clearly visible to the naked eye, no blades changed or repaired.

FAIR: 50% blade wear, blades lazy, cracks and chips in handles, handles replaced with same type, blades repaired, stampings faint but readable with a glass.

POOR: Blades very worn, handles bad or missing, blades have been replaced with the same type, reading of the stamp is almost impossible, even with a glass, good mostly only for parts.