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- Mon May 06, 2024 9:55 pm
- Forum: Switchblade knives
- Topic: my favorite latama...
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my favorite latama...
I only have two latama
s in my collection, but this one stands out to me. It is 9 inches overall and in wonderful condition. What knocks me out about this knife is the gorgeous scales. They match on each side and are in perfect shape. Just wanted to share one of my faves!- Wed May 01, 2024 9:01 pm
- Forum: Switchblade knives
- Topic: trapdoor from years past
- Replies: 16
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Re: trapdoor from years past
I bought four switchblades, all different. I still have three of them. someone stole a 13 inch stag horn from me in college. The others are a stag 9 inch, an 11 inch BO/BC.
How I got them back home is a whole other story for another time.
How I got them back home is a whole other story for another time.
- Mon Apr 22, 2024 9:05 pm
- Forum: Switchblade knives
- Topic: trapdoor from years past
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2761
Re: trapdoor from years past
that's why I remember the $7 purchase price so fondly!
- Sat Apr 20, 2024 7:10 pm
- Forum: Switchblade knives
- Topic: trapdoor from years past
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2761
Re: trapdoor from years past
My bucket list includes a trip to Maniago. At some point I need to know where to go there and what can be seen/experienced.
- Sat Apr 20, 2024 1:14 pm
- Forum: Switchblade knives
- Topic: trapdoor from years past
- Replies: 16
- Views: 2761
Re: trapdoor from years past
As I understand it, switchblades are now illegal in Italy, with some exceptions. what a shame!
- Fri Apr 19, 2024 9:26 pm
- Forum: Switchblade knives
- Topic: trapdoor from years past
- Replies: 16
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trapdoor from years past
In 1968 I backpacked across Europe and in Rome I discovered switchblades. When I asked where to buy them I was told to go to the parfumerie. I did and bought this trapdoor for about $7. I then went to a hardware store and bought a bunch more. What a time! I brought them back and still have them. wis...
- Fri Apr 12, 2024 7:51 pm
- Forum: Switchblade knives
- Topic: Hubertus Tang Stamps and Etchings
- Replies: 15
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Re: Hubertus Tang Stamps and Etchings
what does "GESCHMIEDET" on tang stamp mean?
- Thu Apr 11, 2024 7:33 pm
- Forum: Switchblade knives
- Topic: German gravity knife
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2763
Re: German gravity knife
Thanks for that info which clarifies a lot. From what you said, mine looks to be a MC-1. Tang stamp is Schrade Walden, NY USA, stainless.
- Thu Apr 11, 2024 5:55 pm
- Forum: Switchblade knives
- Topic: German gravity knife
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2763
Re: German gravity knife
gravknife, great info! On closer look the bird stamp has a "5". There is a "3" stamped on the latch.
- Thu Apr 11, 2024 3:44 pm
- Forum: Switchblade knives
- Topic: German gravity knife
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2763
Re: German gravity knife
gravknife, I had not even noticed the bird on the marlin spike! Thanks for pointing that out. I does seem to have a number in it but I can't make it out. What is the significance of the number?
Do you have one of these knives?
Do you have one of these knives?
- Thu Apr 11, 2024 3:33 pm
- Forum: Switchblade knives
- Topic: German gravity knife
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2763
Re: German gravity knife
Dave, thanks for the clarification on the orange scaled knives. Was there a paratrooper knife issued in WWII?
- Wed Apr 10, 2024 10:38 pm
- Forum: Switchblade knives
- Topic: German gravity knife
- Replies: 13
- Views: 2763
German gravity knife
I know this is not a switchblade as such, but I did not know where else to post this. My father-in-law brought this back from WWII (along with a bunch of other war trophies). It was not functional when I got it so I sent it to Bill Deshivs who did a masterful job of restoring it. These were issued ...
- Tue Apr 09, 2024 9:53 pm
- Forum: Switchblade knives
- Topic: Campolin prototipo
- Replies: 11
- Views: 2835
Re: Campolin prototipo
prototipo is just a hair over 13 inches. Has a massive snap!
- Thu Mar 28, 2024 4:52 pm
- Forum: Switchblade knives
- Topic: due buoi
- Replies: 23
- Views: 4410
Re: due buoi
is the cheaper classic the one on the right in the photo?
- Thu Mar 28, 2024 4:11 pm
- Forum: Switchblade knives
- Topic: due buoi
- Replies: 23
- Views: 4410
Re: due buoi
that's a beauty, Tom.