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Yes John. I guess I think of a Stiletto to mean the traditional/classic design. When I see the traditional/classic stiletto design on the Bay stamped AKC, I just skip it. I'm afraid I just don't have the experienced eye in that case. Like I mentioned, the Asian makers stamp them all AKC and I've nev...

You paid twenty U.S. dollars for it??? Oh Lord! What a blessing!

Was thinking about getting a akc 9" stiletto switchblade does anyone have any experience with these.? I'd actually like to SEE a 9" AKC Stiletto. I've seen plenty that are pure Asian as they mark every "stiletto" they produce AKC. I've seen AKC Swingers, Leverlocks, Bill's Leverletto, Shellpuller L...

Super nice pair you've found Jay! When confronted with the Nickel/Silver or Brass decision, I often go for Nickel/Silver. But, I like the way Pat Havlin combined the Brass bolsters with the Nickel/Silver button and safety. It looks really good. I always second guess my choice between the 2 materials.

It's truly a beautiful knife you have Corvus (one of many beauties you have). AIK does a real nice job with the custom work. I believe the owner's (Barry's) Son does the customizations. Really nice!

Availability: Walt had mentioned last year that the 9" would be available in April/May of 2018. Of course, that projected date came and left. It wasn't until I just by chance, saw a few become available on PVK, that I even knew they were. I wrote Walt about it and he mentioned that he was short hand...

I placed them side by side and they appear identical. The longer/harder I look for differences, the more my eyes can deceive me on the tiniest variations in thickness. I believe Walt has advertised the blades as "new half grinds", but must be the "new" was from years ago new. All very fine pieces. S...

...Can't compare to that great photography Corvus, but here goes...

2018 9" (23cm) Brazilian and Rams...




2010 9" (23cm) Limited Editions- Brazilian Horn...

Lovely, Beautiful and Gorgeous! Really super sweet pieces!

Great one Jay! You sure scored on this find!

Appears to be like new from the pictures. That one probably set you back a few. Sammy...it appears that they all do anymore. I started collecting and was happy with the Beltrame family pieces. Then, more quality and the vintage pieces took over my mind AND my wallet. It's one heck of a hobby, and I...

Glad you found at least part of your search. Modern swinguards are certainly a limited item. Seems either a 13" A.G.A. Campolin, a 9" AKC or an 11" Frank Beltrame is all that's available from the Italian market. To acquire anything less than a 9", is finding something more "vintage" and un-stamped b...

Ahh...see that Daly? It's worthless! lol Great piece to have! Really nice!

I actually thought the original question was whether a Walt's Flatguard was better than a Walt's Classic stiletto. Which ARE thicker liners, nickel/silver bolsters and 5mm blades and backsprings. I don't think there was ever a doubt that a Walt's Flatguard was better than a "common" 3mm Italian stil...

thom wrote:Thanks John, JV. I was just looking on internet and saw this:

http://www.warrenstreet.com/LATAMA/WaltsFlatGuard.html

These are all 11"

Cool Thom! The prices weren't bad back in '07- '08. Were they the last years Walt's Flatguard Picklocks were available?