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I think it's very nice.
If you want a brass pivot, LMK.


Thanks so much, Bill. I appreciate that! I'm just slightly confused on whether ALL the Ethan knives had a brass pivot pin or not. At least most of the ones I've seen do. Unfortunately, most of the pictures on SD Forum were apparently never ...

portlandmike wrote: Tue Jan 13, 2026 2:45 am That horn is so killer ! And I love that stamp

Thanks Mike!

A little 7" Fabico (F.A. Bower Import Co.) picklock I bought from Mike Latham a few years ago, but don't think I've ever shared it here...

Sure IS a pretty knife!

That's a beauty! Is it my old eyes, or does it have a one piece kickspring/backspring? Has to be my constantly aging eyes. Maybe a dovetail spring. But, a true beauty!

I’m a firm believer in repair, restore, rebuild, etc.
if it needs fixing…fix it.

I totally agree, John. I recall seeing a newer collector on FB, ask about an old ASTOR picklock that he somehow acquired. The blade appeared full, the scales appeared in good condition. But, the bolsters on the ...

Fishtail Picklock wrote: Mon Jan 12, 2026 6:27 pm I like it!

Thanks, Fishtail! I appreciate that!

Tom, Jim, John and Eric, thanks for taking a look and the nice comments! I know I'm among the minority of a clean or repaired, restored, rebuilt knife not bothering me a bit, myself. One person might post a clean knife, and the community will exclaim how mint the knife is. Another person will post ...

We've all seen guardless knives. Well, this is my "Regardless" picklock. Regardless that it should likely have a brass pivot pin, regardless that it's more than likely been rescaled and not having a red dot on the safety. Whatever changes it's been through by previous owners over the last 70 years ...

If I remember correctly, there was only one run of about 300 made.
I only have a couple in my collection.


Wow. I had read no more than 100 made, and prior to 2010. But, I can’t vouch for the source that provided that info. Where they got that from, I’m not sure.
*EDIT*: I just heard back from ...

Thanks so much, guys! I enjoy sharing the first and last knife arrivals each year.

First knife arrival of 2026. The far right stag kris blade Leverletto to add to my small collection of them. Very limited production...

https://i.imgur.com/H9qWNDp.jpg

I realize kris blades aren't for everyone. But, besides the 10" Hubertus kris slimline, I really can't recall any other ...

Those are neat. I understand these types of knives were/are used in some sort of florist/gardening industry? Though, I'm not exactly sure HOW they are used, but I've read of the sharp "nib" on the end of the blade splitting some fingers while using them.

Yes, I really like it. Like everything about it. Very cool and classy.

I see they are also listing the new AKC WORLD 11" swinguards as Country Of Origin: ITALY, and describing them as having nickel silver bolsters, guards and buttons. So, certainly a bit off with descriptions.