Search found 17 matches

by Dana Balinger
Wed May 08, 2024 1:39 am
Forum: Switchblade knives
Topic: my favorite latama...
Replies: 8
Views: 181

Re: my favorite latama...

... a "Blonde Beauty" for sure.... I collect Italian switchblades with blonde scales and in need of a 9" one... so... if she ever wants to leave home,......
by Dana Balinger
Sat Mar 09, 2024 11:46 pm
Forum: Switchblade knives
Topic: Grandpa's Coricama Switchblade
Replies: 24
Views: 6457

Re: Grandpa's Coricama Switchblade

.... nice treasure you inherited there.... !! .. the old yellowed handle scales are Brazilian cow horn, and this color only comes with age.. originally was a lighter, more white-ish color... DO NOT CLEAN THE HANDLES... !!! ... WD wipedown is the most you should do to the blade... is it steel or bras...
by Dana Balinger
Sun Feb 04, 2024 3:53 pm
Forum: Buy & Sell
Topic: ... SOLD .....13" ROSCO picklock switchblade for trade or sell
Replies: 4
Views: 1277

Re: ROSCO for trade

.... now offering for sale... PM me,...
by Dana Balinger
Tue Jan 30, 2024 5:14 pm
Forum: Buy & Sell
Topic: ... SOLD .....13" ROSCO picklock switchblade for trade or sell
Replies: 4
Views: 1277

Re: ROSCO for trade

... that is correct...I need a 13" with yellow/blonde scales in good shape for my collection... I already have two excellent ROSCO 13" ... willing to trade one for one..
by Dana Balinger
Tue Jan 30, 2024 2:41 pm
Forum: Buy & Sell
Topic: ... SOLD .....13" ROSCO picklock switchblade for trade or sell
Replies: 4
Views: 1277

... SOLD .....13" ROSCO picklock switchblade for trade or sell

..... Looking for a nice 13" Italian pick-lock with yellow/blonde scales... prefer bayonet blade... doesn't have to be in new condition or any particular maker or importer... I have a great as new 13" ROSCO that I can trade, or possibly others for the right knife... thanx,....
by Dana Balinger
Sat Jan 27, 2024 8:24 pm
Forum: Switchblade knives
Topic: AMERICAN DOUBLE SWITCH "FLY-LOCK"
Replies: 6
Views: 2871

Re: AMERICAN DOUBLE SWITCH "FLY-LOCK"

... patent date of March 5, 1918,... the company was taken over by Schrade in the mid 1920's, so 20's would be about right....
by Dana Balinger
Sat Jan 27, 2024 4:41 pm
Forum: Switchblade knives
Topic: AMERICAN DOUBLE SWITCH "FLY-LOCK"
Replies: 6
Views: 2871

AMERICAN DOUBLE SWITCH "FLY-LOCK"

.. while always searching for vintage Italian pick-lock switchblades, I sometimes come across other types... here is an interesting one... it is in excellent, untouched condition and works perfectly ..... I am always open to discussing via PM if there is an interest ... comments and information enco...
by Dana Balinger
Sat Jan 27, 2024 12:15 am
Forum: Switchblade knives
Topic: Latama 11inch pick lock 1950s
Replies: 32
Views: 9783

Re: Latama 11inch pick lock 1950s

... Congrats, Mickey.... good knife with the "been there" look I like... !!!
by Dana Balinger
Thu Jan 04, 2024 12:27 am
Forum: Switchblade knives
Topic: Just scored my first picklock!
Replies: 10
Views: 2117

Re: Just scored my first picklock!

... congrats, !!!! ... don't find these every day in any condition... you did good,.. I call the ones with this use ,.."street warriors",.. I have rescued several myself, and am proud of them... !!
by Dana Balinger
Tue Dec 12, 2023 3:37 am
Forum: Switchblade knives
Topic: A successful trade!
Replies: 13
Views: 3147

Re: A successful trade!

... congrats... !!!! ... I like knife trading......
by Dana Balinger
Sat Dec 02, 2023 3:27 pm
Forum: Switchblade knives
Topic: CHRONOLOGICAL LIST of switchblades in movies
Replies: 24
Views: 13786

Re: CHRONOLOGICAL LIST of switchblades in movies

... "The Young Savages" (1961) starring Burt Lancaster must be included... several Italian stiletto switchblades shown in a great movie about NYC street gangs in the 1950's based on a true event....
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by Dana Balinger
Wed Sep 20, 2023 2:27 pm
Forum: Switchblade knives
Topic: ... A RARE BIRD,....
Replies: 8
Views: 4766

... A RARE BIRD,....

.... Mickey tells me this oldie was made in Frosolone for the Maniago market... great blade stamp... dove with olive branch,...wonder who the maker was,... ???
by Dana Balinger
Wed Aug 30, 2023 3:22 am
Forum: Switchblade knives
Topic: Farm Fresh Picklock
Replies: 20
Views: 8877

Re: Farm Fresh Picklock

.... Jack... check your PM.....
by Dana Balinger
Mon Aug 28, 2023 4:41 pm
Forum: Switchblade knives
Topic: Farm Fresh Picklock
Replies: 20
Views: 8877

Re: Farm Fresh Picklock

... Jackalope,... beautiful knife and you got a great deal on it... I was bidding against you and was distracted when it sold,.. PM me if you want to trade or make a buck,... !!!
by Dana Balinger
Fri Apr 28, 2023 6:03 pm
Forum: Switchblade knives
Topic: BLACK BEAUTY found
Replies: 12
Views: 2040

BLACK BEAUTY found

... Found a BLACK BEAUTY recently,.. never in a collection,.. few bug bites, but in great working condition,.. has the old warrior look that I like,... !!! .. first one I have actually seen in person, and a welcome addition to my collection,...