"M Italy" 13 inch picklocks

This is a forum for discussion on automatic an switchblade knives.

Moderator: The Motley Crew

Forum rules
There are a few things you should know before posting in these forums. If you are a new user, please click here and read carefully. Thanks a lot!
User avatar
Peiper
Posts: 237
Joined: Sat Dec 05, 2020 4:30 am
Location: Georgia

"M Italy" 13 inch picklocks

Post by Peiper »

Here is a pair of M Italy I found in good condition. I am not sure about their age. I only collect 13" and 11" switchblades. These "M Italy" seem to be more common than other makers.
Attachments
IMG_4798.jpg
IMG_4798.jpg (84.29 KiB) Viewed 2373 times
IMG_4799.jpg
IMG_4799.jpg (84.13 KiB) Viewed 2373 times
IMG_4800.jpg
IMG_4800.jpg (109.44 KiB) Viewed 2373 times
User avatar
JulesVane
Posts: 2508
Joined: Sat Apr 01, 2017 12:34 am

Re: "M Italy" 13 inch picklocks

Post by JulesVane »

Very nice! Very nice indeed!
Image

"By accepting you as you are, I do not necessarily abandon all hope of your improving"- My Wife (1963-Present)
User avatar
john
Posts: 4568
Joined: Tue Dec 01, 2009 11:40 am
Location: New England, MA USA

Re: "M Italy" 13 inch picklocks

Post by john »

Beautiful pair of vintage Italian stilettos !!
Your friend on the web's most friendly community on knives and blades,
John

Massachusetts Where Everything is Illegal or Taxed
User avatar
thom
Posts: 1229
Joined: Wed Feb 08, 2017 1:36 am

Re: "M Italy" 13 inch picklocks

Post by thom »

Really nice, I love the horn on the right one. Especially the rear horn. Beautiful
Thom
hearandgone
Posts: 145
Joined: Thu Aug 18, 2016 4:50 am

Re: "M Italy" 13 inch picklocks

Post by hearandgone »

Nice! Do either of your M ITALYs have one piece springs?
User avatar
jim d,
Posts: 7684
Joined: Thu May 23, 2002 9:36 pm
Location: Mayberry, N.C. / U.S.A.

Re: "M Italy" 13 inch picklocks

Post by jim d, »

Peiper - those are very nice and from the photos I would say you understated things a bit with "I found in good condition"

Jim
portlandmike
Posts: 768
Joined: Tue Sep 18, 2018 3:19 am
Location: Portland, OR

Re: "M Italy" 13 inch picklocks

Post by portlandmike »

beautiful knives ! ... please send any 9" or smaller my way :D
User avatar
rock-n-roll$$$$$$
Posts: 985
Joined: Tue Nov 29, 2016 9:04 pm

Re: "M Italy" 13 inch picklocks

Post by rock-n-roll$$$$$$ »

nice pair of 13" picklocks
User avatar
fastr19
Posts: 866
Joined: Fri Dec 28, 2007 9:03 pm

Re: "M Italy" 13 inch picklocks

Post by fastr19 »

Beautiful knives and I agree 13"ers seem more common. I have 3 myself.
User avatar
picklocksrock
Posts: 302
Joined: Mon Feb 11, 2019 3:34 pm

Re: "M Italy" 13 inch picklocks

Post by picklocksrock »

Those are immaculate! Very nice
“Tough times never last, but tough people do”
-Robert H. Shuller
User avatar
Jackalope
Posts: 878
Joined: Tue Sep 21, 2004 3:13 am

Re: "M Italy" 13 inch picklocks

Post by Jackalope »

Nice!😎
User avatar
Peiper
Posts: 237
Joined: Sat Dec 05, 2020 4:30 am
Location: Georgia

Re: "M Italy" 13 inch picklocks

Post by Peiper »

Thanks for the replies. Are "M Italy" switchblades more common than other makers? I see more of them than others. Hearandgone, to answer your question, these have a two-piece spring. Here is a picture. If I am wrong, then let me know.
Attachments
IMG_4807.jpg
IMG_4807.jpg (92.02 KiB) Viewed 2243 times
hearandgone
Posts: 145
Joined: Thu Aug 18, 2016 4:50 am

Re: "M Italy" 13 inch picklocks

Post by hearandgone »

You’re absolutely right about the spring. Thanks for checking. I only asked because the last 13” M ITALY I acquired has a one piece spring, the only time I’ve seen that.
METALGOD
Posts: 1335
Joined: Fri Mar 05, 2004 2:55 pm

Re: "M Italy" 13 inch picklocks

Post by METALGOD »

years ago i had (2) 13" (M.italy inox) kriss blade models with both 1 piece and (slip in type) 2 piece spring/backspring , i sold the 1 piece model years ago but i still have the 2 piece model.
User avatar
Bill DeShivs
Yes.
Posts: 7368
Joined: Sat May 25, 2002 2:50 pm
Location: In de lan o' cotton
Contact:

Re: "M Italy" 13 inch picklocks

Post by Bill DeShivs »

I have seen them both ways.
Bill DeShivs, Master Cutler
http://www.billdeshivs.com
Factory authorized repairs for:
Latama, Mauro Mario, LePre, Colonial, Kabar, Flylock, Schrade Cut Co., Presto, Press Button, Hubertus, Grafrath, Kuno Ritter knives, Puma, Burrell Cutlery.
Post Reply