Pradel folding knife

[SailorJer]

Hey guys. I found this knife in my dads attic after he passed away a few years ago. Any one know anything about it, or where I can research it?
Thinking about cleaning it up and making it a usable knife again. Just wanted to try and find some history first. Thanks.

 

[Frank Niro]

It's an interesting "critter" for sure. I'll be watching for replies.
Frank

 

[Dennis Morland]

SailorJer

You can research the knife at your computer. Just google "pradel knife" or "pradle knife". You will find some great information. I spent an hour or so looking around. Here is some the information that I found.

Best articles/threads

http://www.allaboutpocketknives.com/knife_forum/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=21642&start=240

http://www.britishblades.com/forums/showthread.php?81551-A-brief-Pradel-story

Other interesting stuff.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xe2ET1T-kCo



http://www.collectableweapons.com/listings.php?id=175



http://documentally.com/2009/05/23/my-oldest-knife/



http://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/three-vintage-pradel-knives-407571524



http://www.ebay.com/itm/Antique-French-France-1889-PARIS-EXPOSITION-UNIVERSELLE-Folding-Pocket-Knife/251754314534?_trksid=p2047675.c100011.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20140602152332%26meid%3D74022a5a2cfa4988af7cb6cfc87b91d4%26pid%3D100011%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D4%26sd%3D310779388820



http://www.ebay.com/itm/Antique-PRADEL-Extra-Multi-Tool-Corkscrew-Horn-Handled-Pocket-Folding-Knife/351594163035?_trksid=p2047675.c100011.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20140602152332%26meid%3D74022a5a2cfa4988af7cb6cfc87b91d4%26pid%3D100011%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D4%26sd%3D310779388820



http://www.ebay.fr/itm/Antique-PRADEL-Extra-Multi-Tool-Corkscrew-Horn-Handled-Pocket-Folding-Knife-/351594163035



http://www.autoknife.info/French_5.html



http://www.art-et-couteaux.com/pradel-knife-real-horn-handle,us,4,GP-PRA-COR.cfm



http://www.antiquemystique.com/pages/7785_jpg.htm

Here are some names that kept popping up in the various links, etc.


Dubost Pradel
Pradel Yatagan
Jean Dubost Pradel
Jean DubostLaguiole
PradelBrossard
It appears as though "Pradel" is a French name and knifemaker(s). Plural on the knifemaker. The name goes back a couple hundred years. Appears to be still producing knives with the name attached. I could not locate an exact knife as yours posted. Some of the links are close - but not exact. I could not narrow your seach but you can keep looking. Google is your friend. . . sometimes. My head hurts.

DeMo