Anyone familiar with this make?
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Anyone familiar with this make?
I recently acquired this swivel bolster switchblade and I was curious if anyone knew anything about it... age, origin, anything really... I’m not familiar with this tang stamp/mark at all. thanks!
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Re: Anyone familiar with this make?
A few more details, no D stamped liners. Additional pics below...
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Re: Anyone familiar with this make?
I have no idea who or what Frabil was but I have seen that stamp a few times. A lot of people will refer to a knife like that as a transitional because of the lined NS bolsters but without the D-stamps it's not a legitimate transitional. It's basically a transitional transitional from when they first started using the modern buttons. It looks like it is in great shape.
Re: Anyone familiar with this make?
Thanks for the info. Its in pretty solid condition.
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Re: Anyone familiar with this make?
I have owned a couple, but know nothing about the mark.
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Re: Anyone familiar with this make?
Thanks Bill! It’s great to have such a knowledgeable community so we can puzzle piece info together. Much appreciated everyone!
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Re: Anyone familiar with this make?
Thanks! It’s an 11”