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For edification, is this the cupid clone you're talking about?

dark2023 wrote:

I like the looks of Microtechs screws but I feel for the price we pay for the knives they should come with the wrenches.

Some microtech's DO come with a bit.

Never thought of that. I have an old Scarab that did.

Viking45 wrote:Given the option of machine screws or pins I would always choose pins (talking about stilettos of course)
But on modern autos then by all means machine screws.
I like the looks of Microtechs screws but I feel for the price we pay for the knives they should come with the wrenches.

True dat!

As a follow up, here is a pic of the gen 2 and 3 Dalton Cupid

jimbeam wrote:Why bother going to all the trouble with a cheap POS knife that can be replaced for 10 or 20 bucks?

Copy that. A shorter spring might deploy it stronger but I'm not sure if it would lock closed and as Mr. Bill said the slamming on the cheap metal parts would cause self-destruction.

jimbeam wrote:Fastr you have too many nice knives. How about a family portrait some time?

I'll try sometime. Thank you.

That...is the original Dalton Cupid. Thanks Fastr! Notice that it does not have a safety like the knife the Joker has in the movie. It's a much nicer knife. The first 2 generations of the Dalton did not have safeties. The next 2 did in different configurations. I have the 3rd gen., although at the ...

Here's the real deal and these slam open,

For $1200 that's a steal.

Viking45 wrote:Yes that is a half grind and a beautiful knife by the way.

I feel the term "half grind" is not really an accurate description but that's just my opinion.
However I must admit the half grind is one of if not the most attractive blade style.

It could kinda be an offset or asymmetrical dagger.

Here's a larger one.
http://www.bladeplay.com/item--AKC-Pick ... letto--304

whippersnapper wrote:I think them things are kind of ugly...And did he really have to put a tri-wing screw on the guard....

Terry, Terry, Terry....

Another.

I don't have one but I do have a picture.

One of a kind otf Balboas by Marfione.