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by JulesVane
Tue Jan 30, 2018 12:32 pm
Forum: Switchblade knives
Topic: Walt's Brazilian Horn Wasp Body 13"
Replies: 7
Views: 2139

Re: Walt's Brazilian Horn Wasp Body 13"

That's a beauty and highly sought after by many. I wouldn't change a thing! Wish I could help on the production year, sorry. Welcome to the forum.
by JulesVane
Tue Jan 30, 2018 12:40 am
Forum: Switchblade knives
Topic: My two oldies
Replies: 5
Views: 1608

Re: My two oldies

Good looking knives...who is the maker of the black scaled one with the screws? Seems I've heard of a maker using them before...was it Frank B?
by JulesVane
Mon Jan 29, 2018 11:46 pm
Forum: Blade pictures
Topic: 9" Walt's Classic LE
Replies: 32
Views: 6906

Re: 9" Walt's Classic LE

Thanks sammy...purchases are always better when friends are also enthusiastic.
by JulesVane
Mon Jan 29, 2018 11:10 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: good ones list
Replies: 2
Views: 954

Re: good ones list

It was "before my time", but I sure would find it useful.
by JulesVane
Mon Jan 29, 2018 10:32 pm
Forum: Blade pictures
Topic: Little 7" Swinguard
Replies: 13
Views: 4750

Re: Little 7" Swinguard

Thanks Ian...This 'lil guy had me in a search frenzy for a tiny swinger, then this one "popped up". Really nice condition for 1960's piece.
by JulesVane
Mon Jan 29, 2018 9:31 pm
Forum: Switchblade knives
Topic: 9” Kissing Crane humpback
Replies: 9
Views: 2162

Re: 9” Kissing Crane humpback

Wow, really nice! I honestly don't see many KC autos around. Great piece, great price!
by JulesVane
Mon Jan 29, 2018 9:14 pm
Forum: Blade pictures
Topic: 9" Walt's Classic LE
Replies: 32
Views: 6906

Re: 9" Walt's Classic LE

Thanks DonC and thom...rather unique horn IMO
by JulesVane
Mon Jan 29, 2018 9:13 pm
Forum: Blade pictures
Topic: Little 7" Swinguard
Replies: 13
Views: 4750

Little 7" Swinguard

Purchased from Angelo's "store" under the antique/automatic section. Cute little Devil...MADEINITALY over INOX (F), PATENT (B) https://i.imgur.com/L2vwXyo.jpg https://i.imgur.com/01Azboi.jpg https://i.imgur.com/Kib51qV.jpg https://i.imgur.com/HP9oHQs.jpg Original Listing: https://www.3knives.com/en/...
by JulesVane
Mon Jan 29, 2018 2:07 am
Forum: Switchblade knives
Topic: Why doesn't Campolin make a light horn picklock?
Replies: 33
Views: 6660

Re: Why doesn't Campolin make a light horn picklock?

...just seems to me that the independent contractor ought to receive a lot of credit toward building the knives.
by JulesVane
Mon Jan 29, 2018 1:47 am
Forum: Switchblade knives
Topic: Why doesn't Campolin make a light horn picklock?
Replies: 33
Views: 6660

Re: Why doesn't Campolin make a light horn picklock?

I was truly surprised when Bill shared that Knife handles are made by an independent supplier, and ordered in quantities. One set of handles is not available. I honestly had no idea of that.
by JulesVane
Sun Jan 28, 2018 2:42 pm
Forum: Blade pictures
Topic: 9" Walt's Classic LE
Replies: 32
Views: 6906

Re: 9" Walt's Classic LE

Thanks Ian...I'm not even quite sure what type of horn this is considered(?) Blonde? French Tip? A rather unique coffee & cream color.
Pappy...I thought the other Black & White one was our little secret(?) lol...If you tell the world, how am I to get it? LOL! That B&W is another beauty!
by JulesVane
Sun Jan 28, 2018 1:25 am
Forum: Blade pictures
Topic: 9" Walt's Classic LE
Replies: 32
Views: 6906

Re: 9" Walt's Classic LE

ljerr2 wrote:I saw that one and alllllllmost bid on it! Looks nice! I bought a flatguard off of Pappy - great guy!
He IS a real nice guy (and thanks for letting me get THIS one lol).
by JulesVane
Sat Jan 27, 2018 10:37 pm
Forum: Blade pictures
Topic: 9" Walt's Classic LE
Replies: 32
Views: 6906

9" Walt's Classic LE

Arrived today and thought I'd share.
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...(thanks pappy!)
by JulesVane
Sat Jan 27, 2018 1:28 pm
Forum: Switchblade knives
Topic: Is there a way to improve the kickspring?
Replies: 12
Views: 2950

Re: Is there a way to improve the kickspring?

blademan, I knew you were referring to the 11" AGA Anniversary Picklock even before I read on. I (and other members) also felt the snap a bit "lazy" on some examples of this particular piece. Others have made no comments. Not sure if it's a hit or miss issue or not. At $118 shipped from Angelo direc...
by JulesVane
Sat Jan 27, 2018 1:16 pm
Forum: Switchblade knives
Topic: Why doesn't Campolin make a light horn picklock?
Replies: 33
Views: 6660

Re: Why doesn't Campolin make a light horn picklock?

Agreed Luke...A thread on scale material, turning into "motorcycle clubs", "WWII" and "Naval History", though interesting topics (I'm sure), I don't quite get the relevance.