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by Dave. B
Fri Dec 29, 2023 12:29 am
Forum: Switchblade knives
Topic: Another funky OTF
Replies: 5
Views: 1111

Re: Another funky OTF

I had one back in early 1992-1993 when they were still made in Solingen. After breaking it in one could open this little Boker fast and easily. Too bad they stopped making them.
by Dave. B
Tue Dec 19, 2023 3:33 am
Forum: Deforum with Bill DeShivs
Topic: Chinese swing guard project
Replies: 31
Views: 15508

Re: Some advice needed

Bill DeShivs wrote: Thu Sep 22, 2022 7:19 am Better to put the new scale in place, and drill through the liners.
Yes. Always match drill when possible.
by Dave. B
Sun Dec 03, 2023 3:03 am
Forum: Switchblade knives
Topic: Egyptian switchblade
Replies: 7
Views: 3856

Re: Egyptian switchblade

What is the YouTube channel or link where we can see this knife?
by Dave. B
Tue Nov 28, 2023 1:32 am
Forum: Switchblade knives
Topic: Interesting Box..!
Replies: 55
Views: 11667

Re: Interesting Box..!

Very nice!I wish someone would send me a box like that!
by Dave. B
Mon Sep 04, 2023 10:32 pm
Forum: Switchblade knives
Topic: Colt Automatic
Replies: 13
Views: 4470

Re: Colt Automatic

I have one I bought at a gun show marked Delta Force. They're not horrible.
by Dave. B
Sat Jul 01, 2023 5:46 pm
Forum: Switchblade knives
Topic: pearl handle switchblade repair
Replies: 24
Views: 4720

Re: pearl handle switchblade repair

Rgragg701 wrote: Tue Jun 27, 2023 10:16 am I see what you’re saying! I would think real pearl handles would make it much more valuable! I have learned a lot about switchblade knives here.
Maybe... depending on what a pimp is willing to pay for it. :lol:
by Dave. B
Tue Jun 27, 2023 1:27 am
Forum: Switchblade knives
Topic: pearl handle switchblade repair
Replies: 24
Views: 4720

Re: pearl handle switchblade repair

Your knife is the one on the top.
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by Dave. B
Tue Jun 27, 2023 1:23 am
Forum: Switchblade knives
Topic: pearl handle switchblade repair
Replies: 24
Views: 4720

Re: pearl handle switchblade repair

Rgragg701 wrote: Mon Jun 26, 2023 11:19 pm Rock n roll, it feels really heavy, how can you tell it’s not Pearl, just curious? I don’t know enough to tell the difference
It is 100% acrylic.
by Dave. B
Fri Jun 09, 2023 1:14 pm
Forum: Switchblade knives
Topic: New to me.
Replies: 36
Views: 3283

Re: New to me.

That price list is insane.I remember browsing these forums before I got into autos and almost bought a knife from some crazy lady on one of the auction sites that went by dizzy or tizzy or something like that. It was a good thing I read the threads here so I didn't get ripped off. It seems a lot of ...
by Dave. B
Fri Jun 09, 2023 2:44 am
Forum: Switchblade knives
Topic: New to me.
Replies: 36
Views: 3283

Re: New to me.

sammy the blade wrote: Sun Jun 04, 2023 6:33 am A lot of us old members here remember the days when you could buy 9" stilettos from Stu for $35 but those days are long gone. Damned shame too, inflation I guess.
I remember Stu, I bought a couple of manual knives from him. Were the $35 knives the Taiwan made Milano stilettos?
by Dave. B
Tue May 02, 2023 12:30 am
Forum: Switchblade knives
Topic: can we talk akc knives, please.
Replies: 53
Views: 6214

Re: can we talk akc knives, please.

Tom19176 wrote: Mon May 01, 2023 9:41 am Bill is correct....These are 100% from China
Maniago China :shock:
by Dave. B
Thu Apr 27, 2023 2:44 am
Forum: Switchblade knives
Topic: can we talk akc knives, please.
Replies: 53
Views: 6214

Re: can we talk akc knives, please.

sammy the blade wrote: Thu Apr 27, 2023 12:38 am Looks to me like if you don't buy commie you ain't gonna get much anymore. Damned shame what it's come to but it seems like the only thing made in America anymore are babies!
Americans don't make babies anymore, either.
by Dave. B
Sat Apr 22, 2023 12:59 am
Forum: Switchblade knives
Topic: can we talk akc knives, please.
Replies: 53
Views: 6214

Re: can we talk akc knives, please.

WOW... What a let down. How long before all the AKC line is made in china?
by Dave. B
Wed Apr 19, 2023 2:16 am
Forum: Switchblade knives
Topic: can we talk akc knives, please.
Replies: 53
Views: 6214

Re: can we talk akc knives, please.

The genuine AKC swinguards (now marked A.G.A. Campolin) are/were 9" swinguards. You'll find the Chinese counterfeit's to be 10". I'd avoid any marked AKC, and go for the newer, genuine marked A.G.A. Campolin. if this is common knowledge, the 10" swinguards are chinese counterfeits, and i got mine f...
by Dave. B
Thu Apr 06, 2023 1:18 am
Forum: Switchblade knives
Topic: Gun show finds
Replies: 5
Views: 881

Re: Gun show finds

I buy a lot of knives at gun shows. Like flea markets, you never know what may turn up. I love the tables with the old display cases.