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Got a cheap switchblade in trade. Any help with ID? Got several opinions most common opinion that its a kit knife. Edgeco maybe? Back scale has one pin at the top and bottom pin has a brass sleeve thing. Im new to this so just trying to learn. :?: 1 rostrei s[attachment=1]1 rostrei open.jpg tamp.jpg...

Nice!

nice scales

Thanks knife people. I guess I sort of scoffed when I kept reading misinformation on the Internet from folks saying you have to store them open so not to damage the spring. It did not ring true to me but having no experience with handmade Italian switchblades and springs of indeterminate content and...

sammy the blade wrote: ↑Thu Jul 11, 2019 11:19 pm According to Bill DeShivs it doesn't matter, good enough for me

probably should've searched his forum I agree if he says its good to go then I am good to go

Im not a metallurgist and will concede to the conventional wisdom of those that are and or, switchblade collectors that have experienced springs weakened by simply storing them in the closed position. My argument (or discussion) is I have stored 30rd rifle magazines, fully loaded for 30+ years some ...

Bill DeShivs wrote: ↑Fri Jun 14, 2019 9:26 pm So, if they are counterfeits-why would you believe any of the markings?
And why would they make a knock-off with premium steel?

exactly

logic always wins!

I have given the cheapo Chinese knives some thought, then I dismissed the thought maybe theyre great just don't want to buy them

How would you sharpen it, freehand with a real narrow stone?

I love these old shell puller knives that's a keeper for sure. From a time when shotgun ejectors weren't all too great I reckon. Great handles!

I really like the lever locks and wanting to build my collection so fr I have only owned stiletto type but and reading up on the German and Russian knives now. Thanks for the info.

Very nice, what is the handle material?

Just got bitten by the bug and I don't mean dermistid beetles. Ive been collecting knives for about 50yrs and only had a passing interest in automatics. Now Im starting a new (and costly) direction. Joined hoping to learn and acquire. Texas is my native home please go easy on me guys!