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by Dave. B
Thu May 02, 2024 1:31 am
Forum: Switchblade knives
Topic: Boker Button Locks
Replies: 2
Views: 42

Re: Boker Button Locks

Depends on the Boker model and when it was made.
by Dave. B
Mon Apr 29, 2024 11:57 pm
Forum: Switchblade knives
Topic: Worlds crappiest switchblade thread.
Replies: 48
Views: 3179

Re: Worlds crappiest switchblade thread.

Here is another one that probably deserves a place in this thread. This is from the "Magic Knife" build your own stiletto kit. I think they come in a 9 inch size and a smaller one. While they are cool to learn the inside mechanism and workings they are far from quality. Very easy to assemble and ta...
by Dave. B
Thu Apr 11, 2024 12:23 am
Forum: Switchblade knives
Topic: German gravity knife
Replies: 13
Views: 2250

Re: German gravity knife

Nice knife. The orange handled MC-1 was a post WW2 issue.
by Dave. B
Sun Mar 31, 2024 12:42 am
Forum: Switchblade knives
Topic: help with Top automatic otf knife
Replies: 5
Views: 1611

Re: help with Top automatic otf knife

Do a Google search for "Edgeco Special Forces OTF instructions." The knife is the same as the Top Automatic. I know the instructions are out there. However, if you cannot find the instructions I'll post one of mine.
by Dave. B
Fri Dec 29, 2023 12:29 am
Forum: Switchblade knives
Topic: Another funky OTF
Replies: 5
Views: 1142

Re: Another funky OTF

I had one back in early 1992-1993 when they were still made in Solingen. After breaking it in one could open this little Boker fast and easily. Too bad they stopped making them.
by Dave. B
Tue Dec 19, 2023 3:33 am
Forum: Deforum with Bill DeShivs
Topic: Chinese swing guard project
Replies: 31
Views: 17766

Re: Some advice needed

Bill DeShivs wrote: Thu Sep 22, 2022 7:19 am Better to put the new scale in place, and drill through the liners.
Yes. Always match drill when possible.
by Dave. B
Sun Dec 03, 2023 3:03 am
Forum: Switchblade knives
Topic: Egyptian switchblade
Replies: 7
Views: 3909

Re: Egyptian switchblade

What is the YouTube channel or link where we can see this knife?
by Dave. B
Tue Nov 28, 2023 1:32 am
Forum: Switchblade knives
Topic: Interesting Box..!
Replies: 55
Views: 11968

Re: Interesting Box..!

Very nice!I wish someone would send me a box like that!
by Dave. B
Mon Sep 04, 2023 10:32 pm
Forum: Switchblade knives
Topic: Colt Automatic
Replies: 13
Views: 4554

Re: Colt Automatic

I have one I bought at a gun show marked Delta Force. They're not horrible.
by Dave. B
Sat Jul 01, 2023 5:46 pm
Forum: Switchblade knives
Topic: pearl handle switchblade repair
Replies: 24
Views: 4827

Re: pearl handle switchblade repair

Rgragg701 wrote: Tue Jun 27, 2023 10:16 am I see what you’re saying! I would think real pearl handles would make it much more valuable! I have learned a lot about switchblade knives here.
Maybe... depending on what a pimp is willing to pay for it. :lol:
by Dave. B
Tue Jun 27, 2023 1:27 am
Forum: Switchblade knives
Topic: pearl handle switchblade repair
Replies: 24
Views: 4827

Re: pearl handle switchblade repair

Your knife is the one on the top.
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by Dave. B
Tue Jun 27, 2023 1:23 am
Forum: Switchblade knives
Topic: pearl handle switchblade repair
Replies: 24
Views: 4827

Re: pearl handle switchblade repair

Rgragg701 wrote: Mon Jun 26, 2023 11:19 pm Rock n roll, it feels really heavy, how can you tell it’s not Pearl, just curious? I don’t know enough to tell the difference
It is 100% acrylic.
by Dave. B
Fri Jun 09, 2023 1:14 pm
Forum: Switchblade knives
Topic: New to me.
Replies: 36
Views: 3539

Re: New to me.

That price list is insane.I remember browsing these forums before I got into autos and almost bought a knife from some crazy lady on one of the auction sites that went by dizzy or tizzy or something like that. It was a good thing I read the threads here so I didn't get ripped off. It seems a lot of ...
by Dave. B
Fri Jun 09, 2023 2:44 am
Forum: Switchblade knives
Topic: New to me.
Replies: 36
Views: 3539

Re: New to me.

sammy the blade wrote: Sun Jun 04, 2023 6:33 am A lot of us old members here remember the days when you could buy 9" stilettos from Stu for $35 but those days are long gone. Damned shame too, inflation I guess.
I remember Stu, I bought a couple of manual knives from him. Were the $35 knives the Taiwan made Milano stilettos?
by Dave. B
Tue May 02, 2023 12:30 am
Forum: Switchblade knives
Topic: can we talk akc knives, please.
Replies: 53
Views: 6601

Re: can we talk akc knives, please.

Tom19176 wrote: Mon May 01, 2023 9:41 am Bill is correct....These are 100% from China
Maniago China :shock: