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Which is the oldest knife

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Hi chaps what is the oldest knife in my little collection from left to right m Italy, Coricama, Romo, Rosco, B.Svoboda, fulcrum?

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Was there supposed to be a picture?
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Does any have a blade made of stone? That would be the oldest.
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I think you mentioned the Coricama had a dovetail. If so, that would probably be the oldest.
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JimBrown257 wrote: Sat Oct 12, 2019 1:04 am I think you mentioned the Coricama had a dovetail. If so, that would probably be the oldest.
I agree with this. I would also think that stamp has some history to it.
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Sorry done it late last night and forgot the picture
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Jimbrown hi mate I’m not sure if the spring has a dovetail
I don’t know how to tell, flatguard told me the Coricama was a later one 55 to 65
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Switchblades were banned in March of 1954 in NYC, so I would think the Romo is the oldest.
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Lucentcrow wrote: Sat Oct 12, 2019 8:49 am Jimbrown hi mate I’m not sure if the spring has a dovetail
I don’t know how to tell, flatguard told me the Coricama was a later one 55 to 65
...You're not alone on the dovetail subject Joe. I've never known how to tell either.
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Maltese flatguard

I had a funny feeling that might be, your a legend thanks mate
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Julesvane

One day we will find out mate
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Wicked cool set. I really like the ram and fulcrum.
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John

Thanks mate I love em
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