Vintage Trapdoor OTF From the Blade Show

YHWH-NISSI · Post by **YHWH-NISSI** » Thu Jun 22, 2006 10:01 pm

I do not really collect Trapdoor OTF knives but I think I'm going to start now! Angelo Campolin had this one for sale at the Blade Show! It is a Trapdoor OTF Light Horn with a Red Dot. It has a little pin or spring on the side bolster of the trapdoor which I have never seen before. I hear that it is pretty unusual. Here are some pictures of it, I love it, it is pretty much in mint condition and opens very fast. I need to add some more to my collection. I hope that you enjoy the pictures!

YHWH-NISSI

Grim · Post by **Grim** » Thu Jun 22, 2006 10:07 pm

exellent knife i love trapdoor stilettos just out of curiosity how much did ya spend on it and where was the blade show

Trey45 · Post by **Trey45** » Thu Jun 22, 2006 10:11 pm

Beautiful knife!

JR SWITCH · Post by **JR SWITCH** » Thu Jun 22, 2006 10:15 pm

Very, very nice--JR

jarvis · Post by **jarvis** » Thu Jun 22, 2006 10:34 pm

Nice score, Perry! And from Angelo himself! Wonderful-looking knife. Of course you know that you're hooked on 'em now. Thanks for the pictures.

YHWH-NISSI · Post by **YHWH-NISSI** » Thu Jun 22, 2006 10:46 pm

Thank you all for your encouragement, and kind words! I am hooked that is for sure!

Mr. Grim I bought it at the Atlanta Blade Show last friday, and I paid a lot, much more that the normal OTF!

I'm happy with it and really like the knife, it seems heavier than the other trapdoors that I have held as well, and I have an agreement with Angelo Campolin that if I ever sell the knife, he gets the first shot at it. I really think he is a gentleman and at his age that means a lot!

He is a very good businessman and a good friend now as well!

YHWH-NISSI

j.a.c. · Post by **j.a.c.** » Thu Jun 22, 2006 10:53 pm

that is a beauty.

Post by **jim d,** » Thu Jun 22, 2006 11:34 pm

YHWH-NISSI,

I can't quite make out the tang stamp from the photos. Can you help?

Jim

butch · Post by **butch** » Thu Jun 22, 2006 11:39 pm

Perry that is one sweet knife!

YHWH-NISSI · Post by **YHWH-NISSI** » Fri Jun 23, 2006 12:03 am

Thank you JAC!

Mr. Jim D,
I believe that it is "C Jul Herbertz" and "Import" below on the front, and "Patent" and "Italy" below on the back.

Thank you for your comment Mr. Butch. BTW I purchased some nice scales to build and customize a few knives. I purchased a couple slabs of very pretty Mammoth Tooth, some Mother Of Pearl and some buffalo horn with white swirls.
I purchased 3 more knives and when I get time I will take some pictures and post them.
Thank you for all of your comments! It is fun to share our new toys!

YHWH-NISSI

butch · Post by **butch** » Fri Jun 23, 2006 12:06 am

I ill be looking forward to seeing the pics perry,My kits are still waiting to be assembled.

Jackalope · Post by **Jackalope** » Fri Jun 23, 2006 12:29 am

Simply Fantastic! I have a couple of knives that I bought directly from Angelo and they are absolutely top notch.

YHWH-NISSI · Post by **YHWH-NISSI** » Fri Jun 23, 2006 12:49 am

Thanks Mr. Butch!

Now get to work on those knives my friend! hehe

Mr. Jackalope,
I have to agree with you 100%

Thanks!

YHWH-NISSI

tpyke · Post by **tpyke** » Fri Jun 23, 2006 1:50 am

How does the blade retract on those?

drfish · Post by **drfish** » Fri Jun 23, 2006 4:13 am

tpyke wrote:How does the blade retract on those?

My guess (and only a guess from looking at it) is that the trapdoor is part of the locking mechanism. release that and push the tip against something hard until the button engages.

Am I close?