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Black Beauty Stiletto
Hi Everyone, I thought I'd show off one of my latest gems I've come across.It's an 8" non-auto stamped:"Black Beauty" italian picklock stiletto.The knife was in less than presentable shape when I recieved it,the bolsters and liners were dull and oxidized,the blade was full of minor sufrace scratches,and the very tip of the blade was gone.The horn handles were still in great condition,but were in need of a good oil bath and looked like they were salvageable.
I instantly thought of my friend Nemo,as he's done some marvelous work for me in the past.I e-mailed him with a few photos and asked if he was up to the challenge of bringing it back to presentable condition with keeping it as original as possible.
I'm proud to say it looks like a whole new knife from days gone by. A very special thanks to my friend/mangler "Nemo". :~)
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I instantly thought of my friend Nemo,as he's done some marvelous work for me in the past.I e-mailed him with a few photos and asked if he was up to the challenge of bringing it back to presentable condition with keeping it as original as possible.
I'm proud to say it looks like a whole new knife from days gone by. A very special thanks to my friend/mangler "Nemo". :~)
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That is absolutely awesome! How the heck did you find such a rare piece of knife history? This is only the second one I've ever seen, and the only non-auto. Nemo did a beautiful job...it looks like new! The horn looks incredible.
The topic of the Black Beauty has been brought up here on the Switchblade Knives Forum. We'd appreciate anything you could tell use about it's history.
Thanks.
That is absolutely awesome! How the heck did you find such a rare piece of knife history? This is only the second one I've ever seen, and the only non-auto. Nemo did a beautiful job...it looks like new! The horn looks incredible.
The topic of the Black Beauty has been brought up here on the Switchblade Knives Forum. We'd appreciate anything you could tell use about it's history.
Thanks.
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Hey Steve,
Great find and Great piece of work by Chad. Is that knife a 8" or 9" or what?
Super pics and thanks for sharing. By the way, I looked at the additions of Edgecos to your collection. NICE.
Take Care
Steve
Great find and Great piece of work by Chad. Is that knife a 8" or 9" or what?
Super pics and thanks for sharing. By the way, I looked at the additions of Edgecos to your collection. NICE.
Take Care
Steve
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