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by porkchop
Fri May 17, 2024 7:44 pm
Forum: Switchblade knives
Topic: mini picklocks
Replies: 2
Views: 100

mini picklocks

Here are some mini picklocks sold in Italy as tourist souvenirs, usually with a silk tassel on the bottom.
by porkchop
Fri May 17, 2024 4:26 pm
Forum: Switchblade knives
Topic: Japanese picklocks
Replies: 4
Views: 201

Re: Japanese picklocks

Appreciate that!
by porkchop
Fri May 17, 2024 4:01 pm
Forum: Blade pictures
Topic: 8" Edwin Jay/ Coricama
Replies: 14
Views: 5203

Re: 8" Edwin Jay/ Coricama

I think that is one winner of a beautiful piece!
by porkchop
Fri May 17, 2024 3:54 pm
Forum: Switchblade knives
Topic: Japanese picklocks
Replies: 4
Views: 201

Re: Japanese picklocks

thanks for that info!
by porkchop
Thu May 16, 2024 8:52 pm
Forum: Switchblade knives
Topic: Japanese picklocks
Replies: 4
Views: 201

Japanese picklocks

I have these three Japanese made picklocks but I don't know anything about them. How old are they, how rare, what market were they made for, etc. Any info on these will be appreciated.
by porkchop
Mon May 06, 2024 9:55 pm
Forum: Switchblade knives
Topic: my favorite latama...
Replies: 8
Views: 793

my favorite latama...

I only have two latama
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s in my collection, but this one stands out to me. It is 9 inches overall and in wonderful condition. What knocks me out about this knife is the gorgeous scales. They match on each side and are in perfect shape. Just wanted to share one of my faves!
by porkchop
Wed May 01, 2024 9:01 pm
Forum: Switchblade knives
Topic: trapdoor from years past
Replies: 16
Views: 3797

Re: trapdoor from years past

I bought four switchblades, all different. I still have three of them. someone stole a 13 inch stag horn from me in college. The others are a stag 9 inch, an 11 inch BO/BC.
How I got them back home is a whole other story for another time.
by porkchop
Mon Apr 22, 2024 9:05 pm
Forum: Switchblade knives
Topic: trapdoor from years past
Replies: 16
Views: 3797

Re: trapdoor from years past

that's why I remember the $7 purchase price so fondly!
by porkchop
Sat Apr 20, 2024 7:10 pm
Forum: Switchblade knives
Topic: trapdoor from years past
Replies: 16
Views: 3797

Re: trapdoor from years past

My bucket list includes a trip to Maniago. At some point I need to know where to go there and what can be seen/experienced.
by porkchop
Sat Apr 20, 2024 1:14 pm
Forum: Switchblade knives
Topic: trapdoor from years past
Replies: 16
Views: 3797

Re: trapdoor from years past

As I understand it, switchblades are now illegal in Italy, with some exceptions. what a shame!
by porkchop
Fri Apr 19, 2024 9:26 pm
Forum: Switchblade knives
Topic: trapdoor from years past
Replies: 16
Views: 3797

trapdoor from years past

In 1968 I backpacked across Europe and in Rome I discovered switchblades. When I asked where to buy them I was told to go to the parfumerie. I did and bought this trapdoor for about $7. I then went to a hardware store and bought a bunch more. What a time! I brought them back and still have them. wis...
by porkchop
Fri Apr 12, 2024 7:51 pm
Forum: Switchblade knives
Topic: Hubertus Tang Stamps and Etchings
Replies: 15
Views: 21189

Re: Hubertus Tang Stamps and Etchings

what does "GESCHMIEDET" on tang stamp mean?
by porkchop
Thu Apr 11, 2024 7:33 pm
Forum: Switchblade knives
Topic: German gravity knife
Replies: 13
Views: 3564

Re: German gravity knife

Thanks for that info which clarifies a lot. From what you said, mine looks to be a MC-1. Tang stamp is Schrade Walden, NY USA, stainless.
by porkchop
Thu Apr 11, 2024 5:55 pm
Forum: Switchblade knives
Topic: German gravity knife
Replies: 13
Views: 3564

Re: German gravity knife

gravknife, great info! On closer look the bird stamp has a "5". There is a "3" stamped on the latch.
by porkchop
Thu Apr 11, 2024 3:44 pm
Forum: Switchblade knives
Topic: German gravity knife
Replies: 13
Views: 3564

Re: German gravity knife

gravknife, I had not even noticed the bird on the marlin spike! Thanks for pointing that out. I does seem to have a number in it but I can't make it out. What is the significance of the number?
Do you have one of these knives?