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I've been in a similar spot, and for higher quality Italian stuff, look at Contini like you said, also A.G. A. Campolin is worth checking out. They do some nice lever locks and traditional stilettos with better fit and finish. Another option is going after vintage American autos from the 60s-80s ...

I've contacted Tom a couple times through that email (thwrightesq@gmail.com) and he's always gotten back to me within a day or two. Nice guy, easy to work with. The phone number works too, but he's a busy one-man operation so sometimes you get voicemail. Just leave a message and he'll call back.

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Welcome to the forum, KLuc! Forza is exactly the kind of word that makes Italian members smile – it's all about encouragement and team spirit, so it works perfectly. Your Google Translate version is very understandable, no worries. As for selling internationally, it's great that you're open to it ...

I’ve handled a few real Hubertus lever locks over the years, and that eBay listing is a mess. Genuine ones have a specific tang stamp—usually “Hubertus Solingen” in a clean serif font, not that blocky “W. - Germany” setup. The Rostfrei placement under the name is another red flag; real ones either ...

That’s a beautiful piece, Kris. I’ve been looking at Liam’s work on a few forums—crazy that he’s 17. The O1 blade and spring are a solid combo for a user, and African blackwood gives it a real classy look. How’s the action? I’ve handled a few customs in that size range, and picklocks can be a bit ...

I've been following this thread and I think a forum knife is a great idea. I'm with Vagrant on the natural handles—stag or horn just feel right for a classic stiletto. But I'd also be open to a leverlock if we can get decent scales. Maybe we could do a poll to narrow it down: 9-inch stiletto with ...

Nice score, Mario! Those little lockbacks are great. The VIC stamp on that Batwing humpback is uncommon—I've seen it mostly on very early runs. Check the tang stamp for more clues. Valor did import a ton of these, but the actual Japanese maker could be one of several. I've got a black one like yours ...

Belated happy New Year to everyone. Hope 2003 is treating you well so far. I've been trying to get back into the swing of things after the holidays. Cheers to all of you.

Great find Luke! That stamp is indeed a holy grail for Beltrame fans. I've only seen a couple of those over the years. JTK did a nice job on the restoration—those horn scales look tough to match. Did you manage to get a line on any others? I recall seeing a 13-inch manual with that stamp pop up on ...