ljerr2
I would definitely leave this be .It just looks so beautiful as is .
Love thise flatguards on it ,adds something to aesthetics . in my opinion .Beautiful horn ,large button and blade is in great condition ,add that patina and its a life keeper .
Fantastic find ,congrats mate .
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- Wed Apr 24, 2024 2:33 pm
- Forum: Switchblade knives
- Topic: 1940s vintage flatguard
- Replies: 8
- Views: 166
- Sat Apr 20, 2024 11:10 pm
- Forum: Switchblade knives
- Topic: trapdoor from years past
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1067
Re: trapdoor from years past
Fine Italian trapdoor porkchop .
Great to here how and where it was acquired aswell.Bet that was a backpacking trip to remember back then .
Love these knives bur one just never came up at a price I could afford .
Great to here how and where it was acquired aswell.Bet that was a backpacking trip to remember back then .
Love these knives bur one just never came up at a price I could afford .
- Sat Apr 20, 2024 11:01 pm
- Forum: Switchblade knives
- Topic: Worlds crappiest switchblade thread.
- Replies: 45
- Views: 2054
Re: Worlds crappiest switchblade thread.
Great Thread . Thanks for letting me know the value of that little FES otf Mike and Terry ...I am shocked but I have always kinda liked it ,and to be honest any switchblade I have is now precious to me ,cheapo or not . I think some interesting knives have been shown here by all ,and its great to see...
- Fri Apr 19, 2024 11:11 am
- Forum: Switchblade knives
- Topic: Worlds crappiest switchblade thread.
- Replies: 45
- Views: 2054
Re: Worlds crappiest switchblade thread.
Whippersnapper I like some of these you and othets have posted ,probable collectors knives of the future .I quite like that last little chubbie aswell . :) Heres a couple of my cheapos ,a little key ring FES otf ,and a cheap chinese marked with the name "panther ",both under 10 euros . Great for cli...
- Wed Apr 17, 2024 12:23 pm
- Forum: General discussion on blades
- Topic: "Tactical" swing guards?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 727
Re: "Tactical" swing guards?
Nice looking Knives Luke .
I prefer the dropoint blade for shape but would be happy with either knife .
Nice that they are swinguards aswell ,would love one .
I prefer the dropoint blade for shape but would be happy with either knife .
Nice that they are swinguards aswell ,would love one .
- Wed Apr 17, 2024 12:15 pm
- Forum: Blade pictures
- Topic: Newest Renzo Pascotto
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1033
Re: Newest Renzo Pascotto
Super knife Chris .
Superb build quality ,nice shape and I love the dolphin stamp .
Congrats on a great score my freind .
Superb build quality ,nice shape and I love the dolphin stamp .
Congrats on a great score my freind .
- Wed Apr 17, 2024 12:13 pm
- Forum: Blade pictures
- Topic: Olivetto Deerfoot
- Replies: 6
- Views: 530
Re: Olivetto Deerfoot
Great knife Mike .
Love the scales and blade stamp .
Its quite a big knife aswell never seen many of these in my collecting years .
Congrats mate .
Love the scales and blade stamp .
Its quite a big knife aswell never seen many of these in my collecting years .
Congrats mate .
- Wed Apr 17, 2024 12:11 pm
- Forum: General discussion on blades
- Topic: Speaking of bowies-
- Replies: 6
- Views: 458
Re: Speaking of bowies-
Lovely Bowies Bill.
Great quality with fine steel and I really love those german sheaths .
I would have got the 2 aswell ,make a lovely display.
Great quality with fine steel and I really love those german sheaths .
I would have got the 2 aswell ,make a lovely display.
- Thu Apr 11, 2024 8:24 pm
- Forum: Switchblade knives
- Topic: German gravity knife
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1523
Re: German gravity knife
Thanks for clarifying the Prestos /Schrades Bill. I could kick myself for not getting an example when I had the chance. porkchop Heres a takedown version of our knife by Emil Voos .If you see a lanyard like this and its reasonable in price ,buy it They are pretty rare now and go really well with the...
- Thu Apr 11, 2024 5:12 pm
- Forum: Switchblade knives
- Topic: German gravity knife
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1523
Re: German gravity knife
porkchop
As for your qustion on American paratooper knives in ww2 I believe they used Prestos .
Dont know for sure if they were issued or private purchased ,but I would love one anyway .
As for your qustion on American paratooper knives in ww2 I believe they used Prestos .
Dont know for sure if they were issued or private purchased ,but I would love one anyway .
- Thu Apr 11, 2024 4:55 pm
- Forum: Switchblade knives
- Topic: German gravity knife
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1523
Re: German gravity knife
porkchop The waffenamt eagle or" stickbird "as its known was added by inspectors of the german army ,commonly seen with 5s and 4s . . There may also be numbers on the locking catch on the side of your knife if you look carefully .Give it a good check on the backspring aswell when exposed there may b...
- Thu Apr 11, 2024 2:30 pm
- Forum: General discussion on blades
- Topic: Cool old Bowie knife
- Replies: 5
- Views: 336
Re: Cool old Bowie knife
I will wager it has good steel Luke ,they dont make them like this anymore .
I agree its too huge to be practical but would be a great knife for a western .
"Remember the Alamo" springs to mind with Jim Bowie .Love that film and most old western flicks America has kindly give us brits .
I agree its too huge to be practical but would be a great knife for a western .
"Remember the Alamo" springs to mind with Jim Bowie .Love that film and most old western flicks America has kindly give us brits .
- Thu Apr 11, 2024 2:09 pm
- Forum: General discussion on blades
- Topic: Cool old Bowie knife
- Replies: 5
- Views: 336
Cool old Bowie knife
Saw this old bad boy in Auction and thought I would share it here. It wasn't just the knife but also the beaded buffalo hide sheath that popped out to me aswell. The knife must be around 1860s -70s and is made by Hallam of Sheffield . Looks like a real old west piece but although I always wanted one...
- Thu Apr 11, 2024 8:37 am
- Forum: Off Topic
- Topic: Happy Birthday Peter44
- Replies: 6
- Views: 356
Happy Birthday Peter44
Happy Birthday Peter .
Hope you have a great birthday down South mate .
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Know the weathers been a pain in the arse but have a few beers and a look at that great collection of yours ..
Sending you all my best from up North and wishing you and all your family well.
Look after yourself .
Ian
Hope you have a great birthday down South mate .
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Know the weathers been a pain in the arse but have a few beers and a look at that great collection of yours ..
Sending you all my best from up North and wishing you and all your family well.
Look after yourself .
Ian
- Thu Apr 11, 2024 8:28 am
- Forum: Switchblade knives
- Topic: German gravity knife
- Replies: 13
- Views: 1523
Re: German gravity knife
Very nice Luftwaffe /Para. gravity knife Porkchop. These can be notoriously hard to work on and Bill did a great job of restoring it . I love the seated King SMF mark aswell.,and can see the waffenamt stick bird on the marlin spike which usually has a number in it .Nice grind lines visible on the bl...