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by Sunny
Sun Jan 14, 2018 10:36 pm
Forum: Switchblade knives
Topic: New User Wants Information on H W Boker Springer
Replies: 16
Views: 9376

Re: New User Wants Information on H W Boker Springer

Good for you, Mickey. Now we all know something new. This time you could back it up with facts. Not true for all your posts if you want to be arrogant. I am looking for knowledge, not insults. And you still have not addressed the German only switches with a nail nick. The law did not make sense so t...
by Sunny
Sun Jan 14, 2018 9:13 pm
Forum: Switchblade knives
Topic: New User Wants Information on H W Boker Springer
Replies: 16
Views: 9376

Re: New User Wants Information on H W Boker Springer

Then explain the switches that only show up for a short period from Germany makers. And I would like to see an example of an old pre-WWII with a factory nail nick if you have a photo. Never seen one myself but I am always looking for new knowledge.
by Sunny
Sun Jan 14, 2018 8:58 pm
Forum: Switchblade knives
Topic: New User Wants Information on H W Boker Springer
Replies: 16
Views: 9376

Re: New User Wants Information on H W Boker Springer

You could get a idea of when it was made if you (me or anyone) can find out when German law decided that a knife with a nail nick was not a switchblade. Or that is the rumor I heard when I asked the "nail nick" question many years ago to a bunch of old-time switch collectors. I have a few examples o...
by Sunny
Mon Nov 13, 2017 11:53 pm
Forum: Switchblade knives
Topic: Vallotton SpyderCo Lil' Sub Hilt Dual Action
Replies: 3
Views: 2716

Vallotton SpyderCo Lil' Sub Hilt Dual Action

Butch Vallotton is considered one of the finest automatic knife makers specializing in double action autos and for converting manual folders into automatic. He started making knives full time in 1984, making his first auto in 1987. His assisted knife technology is in current use by Gerber, and he ha...
by Sunny
Tue Oct 24, 2017 10:52 pm
Forum: Switchblade knives
Topic: 13" Lizard import
Replies: 18
Views: 5836

Re: 13" Lizard import

Ian, Congratulations! There are a few more that you can collect. These are the Tarry Levine’s in my collection with the exception of another 13 inch stiletto and the only auto that TL may have really made, the beautiful OTF. All the knives pictured have all NS hardware except for the brass pins and ...
by Sunny
Sat Sep 23, 2017 11:50 pm
Forum: Switchblade knives
Topic: Russian auto knife makers
Replies: 12
Views: 4035

Re: Russian auto knife makers

Look at the posts by Michaelz, like this one https://www.talkblade.info/viewtopic.php?f=14&t=23942&hilit=russian . Send him a message through this forum and you can be on the list when he sells a knife. He is excellent on customer service and shipping. Here are more of his previous sales. http://pho...
by Sunny
Sun Sep 17, 2017 9:22 pm
Forum: Switchblade knives
Topic: Books on Switchblades?
Replies: 7
Views: 2352

Re: Books on Switchblades?

Here are a few more. http://www.switchbladeknife.info/switchblade-books.html

Look for the older ones at gun and/or knife shows or on knife auctions sites. Vinnie Federico's book was my initial guide to European switchblades.
by Sunny
Thu Apr 27, 2017 7:04 pm
Forum: Switchblade knives
Topic: autoknife.com - Reputable site / Dealer?
Replies: 42
Views: 13139

Re: autoknife.com - Reputable site / Dealer?

There are many fakes on that site and the pricing is high. My experience is that the owner will send you insulting replies to questions about condition and authenticity. Look for another seller if possible.
by Sunny
Thu Apr 06, 2017 4:31 pm
Forum: Switchblade knives
Topic: Smash switchblade
Replies: 15
Views: 5426

Re: Smash switchblade

Ian, The great majority of my knowledge was gained from collectors/dealers/repairmen that know from experience the models and manufacturers of Europe and the world. Going to the major shows in the US has exposed me to these folks and with their help I have accumulated a collection that encompasses t...
by Sunny
Wed Apr 05, 2017 6:13 pm
Forum: Switchblade knives
Topic: Smash switchblade
Replies: 15
Views: 5426

Re: Smash switchblade

Just a picture of some Douris Chaste automatics that were made in the 1950s and 1960s. From left to right: A Saut Ouvert with all steel hardware; a Saut Ouvert with all brass hardware; two of three known Sputniks; large Smash; small Smash; unknown name that looks like a Smash; another large Smash; a...
by Sunny
Wed Apr 05, 2017 4:20 pm
Forum: Switchblade knives
Topic: Smash switchblade
Replies: 15
Views: 5426

Re: Smash switchblade

It is a French knife made by the company "Douris-Chastel" in the late 50's. This company made many different variations of these plastic handled knives including the "Le Superoto" OTF, the "Saut Ouvert", the "Smash", the "Sputnik" and others. Many are stamp on the back tang with INOX (stainless stee...
by Sunny
Mon Feb 27, 2017 4:04 am
Forum: Buy & Sell
Topic: Russian Baby! AUCTION
Replies: 10
Views: 3258

Re: Russian Baby! AUCTION

$100
by Sunny
Sun Feb 26, 2017 6:49 pm
Forum: Buy & Sell
Topic: Russian Baby! AUCTION
Replies: 10
Views: 3258

Re: Russian Baby! AUCTION

$40
by Sunny
Mon Feb 20, 2017 4:36 am
Forum: Buy & Sell
Topic: TOP Level Russian Knife. Special!
Replies: 13
Views: 3859

Re: TOP Level Russian Knife. Special!

160
by Sunny
Sun Feb 19, 2017 12:59 am
Forum: Buy & Sell
Topic: TOP Level Russian Knife. Special!
Replies: 13
Views: 3859

Re: TOP Level Russian Knife. Special!

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