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by portlandmike
Fri Jul 30, 2021 3:18 am
Forum: TalkBlade Revealed + Mix
Topic: New member saying hello
Replies: 15
Views: 11166

Re: New member saying hello

Hi all, I’m new to the forum and wanted to say hello from the Pacific Northwest. I’ve been collecting knives in one way or another for most of my life. I’ve never been a high volume collector, but like to find a fine example or two of different kinds of knives. For the last several years, I’ve been...
by portlandmike
Sun Jul 25, 2021 12:38 am
Forum: Blade pictures
Topic: Unusual Latama
Replies: 3
Views: 1104

Unusual Latama

I recently acquired this unusual Latama… Fixed blade with leather sheath. I know Freddie has a couple but has anyone else seen these ? Regular Latama in there for reference
by portlandmike
Sat Jul 17, 2021 3:06 pm
Forum: Buy & Sell
Topic: ***SOLD*** $$$ DROP >> New Walt's 11" Swinguard Honey Blonde Half Grind Stiletto
Replies: 10
Views: 1842

Re: New Walt's 11" Swinguard Honey Blonde Half Grind Stiletto

I’m wondering the same thing .. Walts are notorious for their flaws. Is there anything wrong with the knife that you’ve noticed?
by portlandmike
Wed Jul 14, 2021 2:41 am
Forum: Switchblade knives
Topic: Mini lever lock
Replies: 4
Views: 1172

Re: Mini lever lock

It looks like they were made that way .. a couple more were posted on FB and they all seem to have that same blade shape.
by portlandmike
Wed Jul 14, 2021 1:00 am
Forum: Switchblade knives
Topic: Mini lever lock
Replies: 4
Views: 1172

Mini lever lock

I know you’ve been looking for a long time… I hope you got it Tufty4lyfe
by portlandmike
Wed Jul 14, 2021 12:54 am
Forum: Switchblade knives
Topic: Heads up swingguard collectors
Replies: 37
Views: 5483

Re: Heads up swingguard collectors

You just had to ruin it didn’t you Chris 😉
by portlandmike
Tue Jul 13, 2021 9:49 pm
Forum: Switchblade knives
Topic: UNUSUAL FINDS at the flea -- Group B
Replies: 12
Views: 1858

Re: UNUSUAL FINDS at the flea -- Group B

button_man wrote: Tue Jul 13, 2021 9:09 pm .

mike ~ Is this "bullfighter" the cheap Mexican type leverlock with plastic scales that show a bullfighter on one side,
and a sort of stylized dragon on the other side...? If it's something different, then I'm not sure what sort of knife you mean.
yes, exactly what i meant
by portlandmike
Tue Jul 13, 2021 9:00 pm
Forum: Switchblade knives
Topic: UNUSUAL FINDS at the flea -- Group B
Replies: 12
Views: 1858

Re: UNUSUAL FINDS at the flea -- Group B

I have seen that "super" tang stamp on a Bullfighter
by portlandmike
Thu Jul 01, 2021 3:45 am
Forum: Buy & Sell
Topic: Imperial Butterfly
Replies: 8
Views: 1688

Re: Imperial Butterfly

oh my ...I think I'm in love
by portlandmike
Tue Jun 29, 2021 8:31 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Old Singer sewing machine
Replies: 10
Views: 2100

Re: Old Singer sewing machine

Looks like walnut to me ... I have refinished dozens of these cabinets.
by portlandmike
Tue Jun 29, 2021 2:12 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Happy Birthday julesvane
Replies: 12
Views: 1643

Re: Happy Birthday julesvane

Happy Birthday Chris ! I hope it’s a great one !!
by portlandmike
Sun Jun 27, 2021 10:28 pm
Forum: Blade pictures
Topic: THE BOYS FAVORITE (circa 1900)
Replies: 5
Views: 1456

Re: THE BOYS FAVORITE (circa 1900)

I’ve got a repro catalog with this ad ...
by portlandmike
Sun Jun 27, 2021 10:02 pm
Forum: Switchblade knives
Topic: Frank B Humpback Stiletto
Replies: 20
Views: 3576

Re: Frank B Humpback Stiletto

Doesn’t 200 seem like too low a number ? It seems like most collectors have had one or two
by portlandmike
Fri Jun 25, 2021 1:17 am
Forum: Switchblade knives
Topic: Frank B Humpback Stiletto
Replies: 20
Views: 3576

Re: Frank B Humpback Stiletto

They’re cool looking knives but the coil spring is weak… They are not very snappy