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by jarvis
Wed Nov 07, 2012 12:13 am
Forum: Blade pictures
Topic: Mini Rung Sat
Replies: 9
Views: 4070

Re: Mini Rung Sat

The release mechanism is identical on both sides, making it truly ambidextrous. I've been told that a few ProTech models originally started out as Daltons.
by jarvis
Sun Nov 04, 2012 7:37 pm
Forum: Blade pictures
Topic: Mini Rung Sat
Replies: 9
Views: 4070

Mini Rung Sat

I've liked these ever since I saw them on Blade Auction years ago. My first Dalton. Fires like a rocket.

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by jarvis
Sun Nov 04, 2012 7:24 pm
Forum: Switchblade knives
Topic: Movie Switchblades
Replies: 2002
Views: 1551199

Re: Movie Switchblades

Erik131065 wrote:Not a movie but a game: In GTA 4 the switchblade here seems heavily inspired by a FB halfgrind swingguard.
Looks more like a DKD Swinguard to me.
by jarvis
Fri Sep 21, 2012 8:27 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Endeavor
Replies: 6
Views: 1931

Re: Endeavor

JerrBear wrote:Did you take that picture?
Yessir. Looking out over Santa Monica Bay.
by jarvis
Fri Sep 21, 2012 7:56 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Endeavor
Replies: 6
Views: 1931

Endeavor

Space shuttle Endeavor flew over this morning on its way to LAX and then on to the California Science Center in LA.

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by jarvis
Sat Sep 15, 2012 2:06 pm
Forum: Blade pictures
Topic: Re: Another Renzo Pascotto Gem - This time he went long!
Replies: 21
Views: 5741

Re: Another Renzo Pascotto Gem - This time he went long!

Wow! :shock: :o That's one big beautiful stiletto. The helper kickspring is brilliant. If you need an old shirtless guy to help test it out, I'm available.
by jarvis
Fri Sep 14, 2012 11:58 pm
Forum: Blade pictures
Topic: Slant Bolster
Replies: 8
Views: 3073

Re: Slant Bolster

Hello Jarvis, It looks brand spanking new. It is so wicked beautiful. I really got to get me a slant bolster stiletto. I love that swedge blade and the horn is lovely. What's the tang stamp; I can't read it. Congrats!!!!, John Tang stamp is INOX. The horn is really nice with just a hint of transluc...
by jarvis
Fri Sep 14, 2012 10:57 pm
Forum: Blade pictures
Topic: Slant Bolster
Replies: 8
Views: 3073

Slant Bolster

Just got this one from Fredde10. Smaller size, dark horn scales, nickel-silver bolsters, swedge blade.

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by jarvis
Mon Sep 10, 2012 3:55 pm
Forum: Blade pictures
Topic: Early Italian OTF
Replies: 15
Views: 5505

Re: Early Italian OTF

Great score, Peter. You don't see those too often and yours is a very nice one. 8) 8)
by jarvis
Sun Aug 26, 2012 5:04 pm
Forum: Switchblade knives
Topic: A new Maniago
Replies: 264
Views: 110963

Re: A new Maniago

What means "DIY?" D [/size]o I [/size]t Y [/size]ourself. Thanks, Mr. Jarvis. That's all I could come up with, but it didn't sound quite right to me in this context... My request/suggestion is a greater selection of Quality Autos with removable/DIY springs. [/i] DIY was actually the only thing in t...
by jarvis
Sun Aug 26, 2012 3:50 pm
Forum: Switchblade knives
Topic: A new Maniago
Replies: 264
Views: 110963

Re: A new Maniago

JerrBear wrote:What means "DIY?"
Do It Yourself.
by jarvis
Fri Aug 24, 2012 2:25 pm
Forum: Blade pictures
Topic: Havlin 13" Square Button Picklock
Replies: 25
Views: 8047

Re: Havlin 13" Square Button Picklock

Doesn't get any better than that. 8) 8) Congrats! Gorgeous knife.
by jarvis
Thu Aug 23, 2012 11:01 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: MOD Appreciation Day
Replies: 16
Views: 3882

Re: MOD Appreciation Day

These fine Forums have suffered an outrageous amount of SPAM attacks lately. Iff'n you haven't perchance noticed, it's because our MODS have done such a great job quickly knocking it downness... To the MOD(S) responsible for this I say, THANK YOU! You are muchly appreciated... What Jerr said. Bravo...
by jarvis
Tue Aug 21, 2012 2:47 pm
Forum: General discussion on blades
Topic: Puukkos
Replies: 7
Views: 6409

Puukkos

A buddy of mine is really into puukkos (traditional Finnish fixed-blade knives) and has started a blog about puukkos. He's in direct contact with some master knifemakers in Finland who have contributed photos etc.

http://nordiskaknivar.wordpress.com/

It's a good read with some great photos.
by jarvis
Mon Aug 20, 2012 8:26 pm
Forum: Switchblade knives
Topic: What is not acceptable to you?
Replies: 34
Views: 11880

Re: What is not acceptable to you?

The only Italian knife I ever tried to return was a 9-inch briarwood with dagger blade that was a serious banana and had a ridiculous amount of bladeplay. Returned it, got a replacement, and it was exactly the same. Bad run? I don't know. I kept the replacement. Still have it. If I'm buying a new It...