Ethan 1953 Italy

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johns7076
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Ethan 1953 Italy

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Found this on ebay, needs work, spring, bolster. First one I have ever had the opportunity to own. From what I have found in Switchblades of Italy and online Ethan was an importer in NY and the knife may have been made by Latama. Any info will be appreciated.
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Can't save pics????
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Trying again.
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Re: Ethan 1953 Italy

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It’s worth restoring.
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Re: Ethan 1953 Italy

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john wrote: ↑Sat Feb 24, 2024 7:15 pm It’s worth restoring.
Ethan switchblades are very well made, as John said it IS! worth restoring, would like to see it after, good luck. 8)
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Re: Ethan 1953 Italy

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I would restore that in a heartbeat! If you could find someone (hint: to you-know-who). This would be an excellent project for our Master Cutler.

I know that he has been awfully busy, but you can always ask.
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Re: Ethan 1953 Italy

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After a lot of thought it will not be restored by me. Probably just put it back on ebay or some other site as is.
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Re: Ethan 1953 Italy

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PM if interested.
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Got Pics?
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I believe Ethan was an import by Latama, but remember, Latama was/is not a knife maker. Just importer.
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Re: Ethan 1953 Italy

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frosolone wrote: ↑Wed Apr 03, 2024 2:26 pmGot Pics?
Pics are in the post.
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Re: Ethan 1953 Italy

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JulesVane wrote: ↑Wed Apr 03, 2024 2:44 pm I believe Ethan was an import by Latama, but remember, Latama was/is not a knife maker. Just importer.
Yes, I know that now.
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