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by solgehtman
Sat Jul 06, 2019 3:18 am
Forum: Blade pictures
Topic: Modern Russian "prison switchblade"
Replies: 4
Views: 2505

Re: Modern Russian "prison switchblade"

[Looks like that one was made as a present or purely for sale. Sort of ceremonial...believe me, I saw a lot of very functional reliable weapon not for show but for business. Still very attractive but in a very different way. I will try to get some images right now so it's clear what I mean...
by solgehtman
Sat Jul 06, 2019 3:03 am
Forum: Switchblade knives
Topic: russian switchblade
Replies: 21
Views: 7648

Re: russian switchblade

Interesting topic...broad variety of mechanical solutions, locks, springs, etc. The most unique, original and different usually come from prison camps (zona) made by some inmate (zek). You would be blown away by what they could produce from virtually nothing with just a file, broken saw blade and fe...