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by SteveH
Mon Jan 25, 2021 7:10 pm
Forum: Switchblade knives
Topic: Quality
Replies: 68
Views: 12207

Re: Quality

The craftsmanship of the Italian knives that I have is NOT GOOD.
by SteveH
Sun Jan 24, 2021 9:32 pm
Forum: Switchblade knives
Topic: Quality
Replies: 68
Views: 12207

Re: Quality

I weighed the 9" Chinese swivel bolsters and the 11"Frank B swivel bolsters on my kitchen scales. They were very close to the same weight. I certainly am not an aficionado but the Chinese models I received seem to represent significant value.
by SteveH
Fri Jan 22, 2021 8:05 pm
Forum: Switchblade knives
Topic: Quality
Replies: 68
Views: 12207

Re: Quality

Grindworx, switchblade.com, Perry knife works
by SteveH
Fri Jan 22, 2021 5:18 pm
Forum: Switchblade knives
Topic: Quality
Replies: 68
Views: 12207

Quality

I have read over and over how the quality of established Italian switchblades far exceeds that of Chinese counterparts. I ordered and received 3 11" "Frank B" swivel bolster models and a single 13" swivel bolster model. All have brass liners. None have excellent alignment of blade (parallel) with th...
by SteveH
Thu Jan 21, 2021 3:10 pm
Forum: Switchblade knives
Topic: Scale pins Beltrame knives
Replies: 5
Views: 1226

Re: Scale pins Beltrame knives

What is the best way to learn how to remove and replace all pins? Proper tools?
by SteveH
Wed Jan 20, 2021 5:32 pm
Forum: Switchblade knives
Topic: Scale pins Beltrame knives
Replies: 5
Views: 1226

Scale pins Beltrame knives

Are pins for F Beltrame late models of a universal diameter (scales and bolster)? Pin stock?