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B.V. & F. ITALY
9" (23 cm) B.V. & F. (Beltrame Vittorio & Figli) Picklock. If I'm reading the history correctly, Frank Beltrame's Father started making stilettos and using this stamp in 1958, which seems like a real odd time to start, considering what was going on in the U.S. at that time with switchblades...
"By accepting you as you are, I do not necessarily abandon all hope of your improving"- My Wife (1963-Present)
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Great example - thanks for sharing. I don't know when that stamp first started to be used, but have seen it on transitionals, which would have been post 1958.
Jim
Jim
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Thanks Jim...I'm reading 1958 to 1969, when Frank's Father passed away. That sure would explain the transitionals/swivel bolsters. If he did start as late as 1958, I wouldn't think he created lots of picklocks.
"By accepting you as you are, I do not necessarily abandon all hope of your improving"- My Wife (1963-Present)
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If he did start as late as 1958, I wouldn't think he created lots of picklocks.. Exactly, which makes yours an even better acquisition.
Jim
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B.V.& F.that is a picklock is a hard stamp to find,good one Chric.
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What an excellent find, Chris. Maybe someday you’ll share your secret on how u keep coming up with such great finds that r also in terrific condition. Nice catch.
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...thank you very much! But, I only wish they were ALL great finds! Some "catches" I wish I could throw back in the pond lol.
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I guess we all have some those.
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Wow what a beautiful example of of an early picklock , thanks for sharing
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Probably just bad luck with the timing.started making stilettos and using this stamp in 1958, which seems like a real odd time to start,
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Wow! I'm jealous! Beautiful knife, Chris! Great big stamp!
Knee-deep in the hoopla...
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That's a beauty!
Frank is still making knives as it is a family affair with him. Is his brother Armando still around?
Frank is still making knives as it is a family affair with him. Is his brother Armando still around?
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