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by Fishtail Picklock
Tue Feb 13, 2024 10:03 pm
Forum: Switchblade knives
Topic: Looking at the Kershaw Launch 17.
Replies: 8
Views: 2414

Re: Looking at the Kershaw Launch 17.

I DO like the Kershaw Launch 18! The S35VN steel of the 17 would prove to be a better (read: more useful) blade.

You have a good eye, Twobit!
by Fishtail Picklock
Tue Feb 13, 2024 4:59 pm
Forum: Switchblade knives
Topic: Looking at the Kershaw Launch 17.
Replies: 8
Views: 2414

Looking at the Kershaw Launch 17.

I really like the Clip Point blade! The 3.5" blade is enough to accomplish the task(s). I like the thin blade profile.

Any comments? Opinions? :?:
by Fishtail Picklock
Tue Feb 13, 2024 4:27 pm
Forum: Switchblade knives
Topic: I just bought a Benchmade Claymore OTF.
Replies: 16
Views: 4107

Re: I just bought a Benchmade Claymore OTF.

I need to speak with Kershaw about their Security arrangements.

Edit: I called them and received "short shrift" from Kershaw. :x
by Fishtail Picklock
Tue Feb 13, 2024 12:50 am
Forum: Switchblade knives
Topic: It's Here!
Replies: 16
Views: 4167

Re: It's Here!

Twobit wrote: Thu Feb 08, 2024 1:08 am Thanks, everyone! Glad to show it off and share the eye candy with you all.
They are fun.

That's what makes this hobby "special". If it isn't enjoyable, it isn't worth our while.

You only go around ONCE in life.
by Fishtail Picklock
Tue Feb 13, 2024 12:16 am
Forum: Switchblade knives
Topic: Who Makes the Fishtails ?
Replies: 3
Views: 1519

Re: Who Makes the Fishtails ?

I believe that they were originally from Sam Polk at LATAMA. As of late, they have come from AGA Campolin in Maniago, Italy. (Perhaps Bill DeShivs could weigh in on this).
by Fishtail Picklock
Mon Feb 12, 2024 11:46 pm
Forum: Switchblade knives
Topic: I just bought a Benchmade Claymore OTF.
Replies: 16
Views: 4107

Re: I just bought a Benchmade Claymore OTF.

Ian, Our offices are 7 miles from the Benchmade plant. I was there this morning pitching our Call Response services for the company. I appreciate thier product, but they pushed for Gun Control so that the Oregon Legislature wouldn't bother the Automatic Knife industry. Most of us are still very angr...
by Fishtail Picklock
Mon Feb 12, 2024 11:16 pm
Forum: Switchblade knives
Topic: I just bought a Benchmade Claymore OTF.
Replies: 16
Views: 4107

Re: I just bought a Benchmade Claymore OTF.

Gravknife,

These OTF daggers are CPM-D2 Tool Steel, hardened to 62 Rockwell Hardness. Contrary to popular belief, they are real "workhorse" knives that can cut, slash, and stab too.

I'm glad to see you are still alive, brother!
by Fishtail Picklock
Mon Feb 12, 2024 10:56 pm
Forum: Switchblade knives
Topic: I just bought a Benchmade Claymore OTF.
Replies: 16
Views: 4107

Re: I just bought a Benchmade Claymore OTF.

Sammy, I have been "off the grid" for a while. There's no Internet service at home, so I have to do this from work. I am working for the "premiere" Armed Security Service for the Portland, OR metropolitan area. (We train our officers for 400 hours instead of 40 hours before they "hit the streets"). ...
by Fishtail Picklock
Mon Feb 12, 2024 10:04 pm
Forum: Switchblade knives
Topic: I just bought a Benchmade Claymore OTF.
Replies: 16
Views: 4107

I just bought a Benchmade Claymore OTF.

It had a stiff action and it is difficult to close. It does, however, have a CPM-D2 tool steel dagger-type blade that took a razor-sharp edge with my Spyderco Tri-Angle "Sharpmaker". I truly like the feather-light Grivory handle and the snappy action. I want to GP Knives and bought one for $280.00 i...
by Fishtail Picklock
Mon Feb 12, 2024 9:58 pm
Forum: Switchblade knives
Topic: Italian switchblade 13 inch by Lelle Floris.
Replies: 8
Views: 3070

Re: Italian switchblade 13 inch by Lelle Floris.

I don't have the internet at home. I have it at work.
by Fishtail Picklock
Mon Sep 04, 2023 9:02 pm
Forum: Switchblade knives
Topic: Colt Automatic
Replies: 13
Views: 4470

Re: Colt Automatic

These are good "users" and serve a purpose. I won't buy one that has counterfeit branding.
by Fishtail Picklock
Sat Sep 02, 2023 11:46 pm
Forum: Switchblade knives
Topic: Another Otter-Hubertus
Replies: 21
Views: 5689

Re: Another Otter-Hubertus

Love those old Hubertus Stag lock back knives!
by Fishtail Picklock
Sun Aug 27, 2023 5:09 am
Forum: Switchblade knives
Topic: Farm Fresh Picklock
Replies: 20
Views: 8732

Re: Farm Fresh Picklock

8) Cool beans! LOVE THE HORN!
by Fishtail Picklock
Mon Jul 17, 2023 8:37 pm
Forum: Switchblade knives
Topic: Latama Shell Wrap?
Replies: 10
Views: 3800

Re: Latama Shell Wrap?

Cool beans!