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- Fri Apr 15, 2022 2:37 am
- Forum: Sporting, hunting, fishing, diving, ...
- Topic: busse knives
- Replies: 9
- Views: 17674
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 ...
- Tue Feb 01, 2022 3:05 am
- Forum: Switchblade knives
- Topic: Mangiano Knifemakers at SHOT Show
- Replies: 1
- Views: 682
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...
- Thu Aug 26, 2021 3:57 am
- Forum: Sporting, hunting, fishing, diving, ...
- Topic: S@W 686-3
- Replies: 5
- Views: 6414
Re: S@W 686-3
The lock above the trigger is often referred to as a “Hillary Hole”
Love L frames. Sweet piece.
Love L frames. Sweet piece.
- Sun Mar 07, 2021 7:26 pm
- Forum: Deforum with Bill DeShivs
- Topic: Finished one for me.
- Replies: 24
- Views: 7137
Re: Finished one for me.
Does what General Patton say about pearl handled revolvers apply to pearl scaled switchblades?
Beautiful knife.
Beautiful knife.
- Wed Feb 24, 2021 2:03 am
- Forum: Off Topic
- Topic: I'm heading back to Tijuana.
- Replies: 51
- Views: 8658
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?
- Sat Feb 20, 2021 11:30 pm
- Forum: Switchblade knives
- Topic: Asian stilettos (made to look Italian).
- Replies: 15
- Views: 3200
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.
- Sat Feb 20, 2021 11:28 pm
- Forum: Switchblade knives
- Topic: russian switchblade
- Replies: 21
- Views: 7767
Re: russian switchblade
How do they compare in terms of build quality?last_vegas wrote: ↑Sat Feb 20, 2021 7:35 pmAnd also FlintGenghis 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.
- Fri Feb 19, 2021 7:12 pm
- Forum: Switchblade knives
- Topic: russian switchblade
- Replies: 21
- Views: 7767
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.
I am curious as to the build quality.
- 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: 4152
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?
- Fri Nov 16, 2018 4:38 am
- Forum: Switchblade knives
- Topic: How far back do switchblades go?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3008
Re: How far back do switchblades go?
I would love to see a pic of one of those early Stilettos.Bill DeShivs wrote:Late 1800s, at the earliest. The stiletto as we know it today first appeared in the early 1900s.
- Tue Nov 13, 2018 12:50 am
- Forum: Switchblade knives
- Topic: How far back do switchblades go?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3008
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?
- Sun Aug 05, 2018 10:46 pm
- Forum: Switchblade knives
- Topic: Found this on Ebay
- Replies: 42
- Views: 9455
Re: Found this on Ebay
If the knife is "sold", the seller is on the hook for very high fees to fleabay.
- Wed Mar 21, 2018 1:31 am
- Forum: Buy & Sell
- Topic: old frank b, b-stealth
- Replies: 4
- Views: 1967
Re: old frank b, b-stealth
Still available?
- Fri Mar 02, 2018 11:40 pm
- Forum: Buy & Sell
- Topic: 10" Hubertus horn handle Kris blade
- Replies: 18
- Views: 9638
Re: 10" Hubertus horn handle Kris blade
That is the knife.
It was procured second hand so the history is not known.
It was procured second hand so the history is not known.
- Mon Feb 26, 2018 9:10 pm
- Forum: Buy & Sell
- Topic: 10" Hubertus horn handle Kris blade
- Replies: 18
- Views: 9638
Re: 10" Hubertus horn handle Kris blade
Still available