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by Genghis Khan
Fri Apr 15, 2022 2:37 am
Forum: Sporting, hunting, fishing, diving, ...
Topic: busse knives
Replies: 9
Views: 17084

Re: busse knives

Busse, Swamprat and Scrapyard knives are all the same company. Knives are made by CNC machinery in batches, so any specific model is only available for a short time and then generally never again. There is a cult like following of their buyers. I have a few and they are good, but I am not sure they ...
by Genghis Khan
Tue Feb 01, 2022 3:05 am
Forum: Switchblade knives
Topic: Mangiano Knifemakers at SHOT Show
Replies: 1
Views: 670

Mangiano Knifemakers at SHOT Show

I was at the SHOT show (shooting hunting outdoor trade) in Vegas a few weeks ago. It is a giant show. I have to work my company’s booth but steal away a few moments here and there to see people I have to see. The Mangiano knifemakers have a booth in the Italy section. I stopped by and noted they onl...
by Genghis Khan
Thu Aug 26, 2021 3:57 am
Forum: Sporting, hunting, fishing, diving, ...
Topic: S@W 686-3
Replies: 5
Views: 6349

Re: S@W 686-3

The lock above the trigger is often referred to as a “Hillary Hole”

Love L frames. Sweet piece.
by Genghis Khan
Sun Mar 07, 2021 7:26 pm
Forum: Deforum with Bill DeShivs
Topic: Finished one for me.
Replies: 24
Views: 6660

Re: Finished one for me.

Does what General Patton say about pearl handled revolvers apply to pearl scaled switchblades?

Beautiful knife.
by Genghis Khan
Wed Feb 24, 2021 2:03 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: I'm heading back to Tijuana.
Replies: 51
Views: 8384

Re: I'm heading back to Tijuana.

On average, what are hotel costs per night and what is an average meal in relation to what something similar would cost in the US?
by Genghis Khan
Sat Feb 20, 2021 11:30 pm
Forum: Switchblade knives
Topic: Asian stilettos (made to look Italian).
Replies: 15
Views: 3128

Re: Asian stilettos (made to look Italian).

I believe that the nature of the design is such that extensive use (opening and closing) will damage the engagement of the sear. And I don’t think it is an easy fix. I wouldn’t use one of those unless I didn’t mind destroying it.
by Genghis Khan
Sat Feb 20, 2021 11:28 pm
Forum: Switchblade knives
Topic: russian switchblade
Replies: 21
Views: 7644

Re: russian switchblade

last_vegas wrote: Sat Feb 20, 2021 7:35 pm
Genghis Khan wrote: Fri Feb 19, 2021 7:12 pm Has anyone seen any of the Russian Stilettos that are clearly modeled on the Italian design?
I am curious as to the build quality.
And also Flint
How do they compare in terms of build quality?
by Genghis Khan
Fri Feb 19, 2021 7:12 pm
Forum: Switchblade knives
Topic: russian switchblade
Replies: 21
Views: 7644

Re: russian switchblade

Has anyone seen any of the Russian Stilettos that are clearly modeled on the Italian design?
I am curious as to the build quality.
by Genghis Khan
Wed Dec 25, 2019 11:46 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: I'll be heading off to TJ two weeks from tomorrow.
Replies: 12
Views: 4105

Re: I'll be heading off to TJ two weeks from tomorrow.

I understand that Tijuana used to be the source of most of the Rizzos coming here, but do they still sell switchblades there?
by Genghis Khan
Fri Nov 16, 2018 4:38 am
Forum: Switchblade knives
Topic: How far back do switchblades go?
Replies: 9
Views: 2957

Re: How far back do switchblades go?

Bill DeShivs wrote:Late 1800s, at the earliest. The stiletto as we know it today first appeared in the early 1900s.
I would love to see a pic of one of those early Stilettos.
by Genghis Khan
Tue Nov 13, 2018 12:50 am
Forum: Switchblade knives
Topic: How far back do switchblades go?
Replies: 9
Views: 2957

How far back do switchblades go?

I was watching a western (I don't remember which) and one of the guys had an Italian stiletto. How far back does the design go?
by Genghis Khan
Sun Aug 05, 2018 10:46 pm
Forum: Switchblade knives
Topic: Found this on Ebay
Replies: 42
Views: 9303

Re: Found this on Ebay

If the knife is "sold", the seller is on the hook for very high fees to fleabay.
by Genghis Khan
Wed Mar 21, 2018 1:31 am
Forum: Buy & Sell
Topic: old frank b, b-stealth
Replies: 4
Views: 1917

Re: old frank b, b-stealth

Still available?
by Genghis Khan
Fri Mar 02, 2018 11:40 pm
Forum: Buy & Sell
Topic: 10" Hubertus horn handle Kris blade
Replies: 18
Views: 9471

Re: 10" Hubertus horn handle Kris blade

That is the knife.
It was procured second hand so the history is not known.
by Genghis Khan
Mon Feb 26, 2018 9:10 pm
Forum: Buy & Sell
Topic: 10" Hubertus horn handle Kris blade
Replies: 18
Views: 9471

Re: 10" Hubertus horn handle Kris blade

Still available