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More like two years with the long stamp and then three years with the shorter. It really just depends on how many were ordered and when. If laws were being passed by 1952 there certainly could have been a slowing down of orders and not like when they first started. It’s hard to say unless more recor...

Thanks Maltese flatguard. So, the stamps I've seen somewhat like: Omega Leather & Novelty (something like that), were PRE- 1950? Seems there would be more 1950+ Omegas available stamped like this than the 1940's pieces. The ones with Omega Jewelry and Leather Novelty Co stamp would have been no ear...

I can't begin to tell you guys how hard it is on this forum to search history on an Omega piece, when we have a member named Omega (Chris) lol. Here's my latest 7" Omega Import Co. . Any history is very welcomed.... https://i.imgur.com/teZyNWf.jpg https://i.imgur.com/UtCHtaJ.jpg https://i.imgur.com...

3 unrestored, untouched German Springer survivors. Bought these around a year ago (maybe longer) and never wanted to restore them. Man the stories these knives could tell if they could speak. Bill D replaced the spring on the DRGM so it would function. Other than that all are untouched, all 3 tang ...

Welcome, Chris. As I may have mentioned, I've been collecting antique slipjoints for around 30 years. There are a lot of counterfeits in that area, some very convincing, so you really have to do your homework to avoid getting burned. Sometimes, it almost feels like doing forensic analysis! Anyway, ...

Here you go...

Here is the 1930 catalog and price list I discovered.

Many cutlery firms ordered Bayo bladed stilettos from Coltellerie Riunite (Coricama).

But it is a good observation. The swedge is a more traditional “user” style made in France for 100+ years. Plus from about 1907-1954 roughly, little to no switchblades were produced in France.

“Fontana.” Marketed and sold in France by Marx. There are several autos in the catalog I discovered.

Show us pictures! Did you buy the new Italian book “Antico Coltelli a scatto” by Paolo A? If you did open it up to see all the wonderful treasures inside. :) So...you want me to throw away all my other knives and place the book in my display cases? I have the book, but better keep my knives lol. I ...

Bill DeShivs wrote:A sick friend gave it to me.

That’s too bad. Perhaps you’ll be friends again one day. Things happen...

jim d, wrote:Yes, pictures please.

Jim

Do you have Art Of The Switchblade or the new Italian books? Inside those two are phenomenal pieces.

Bill DeShivs wrote:Show us pictures!

Did you buy the new Italian book “Antico Coltelli a scatto” by Paolo A? If you did open it up to see all the wonderful treasures inside.

Bill DeShivs wrote:Where did you hear there is a new run planned?

From one of the authors on his website, he also mentioned trying to make it available as an amazon online downloadable version.

Do you own a copy and where did you get it?

JulesVane wrote:We are certainly aware of the book's existence, but where can it be found to purchase? I've looked quite a bit with no luck.

I heard there is a new run getting printed with high quality glossy paper and hard covers and a slip case