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That is the reason I look at the flea markets and as many online auctions I can find. Great find!!

Bill DeShivs wrote: ↑Thu Oct 05, 2023 5:21 am That knife does not need cleaning up.
Leave it alone!

Thanks Bill. I was hoping you would give your opinion!
Your work on the SM Co was impeccable, thanks again

What are the opinions of having the Latama sent out for a cleaning/spa treatment? Keep it as is? How would the value be affected?

Mackafoose I have been looking through old posts and some books but i cant find a latama with a case ,or official latama cases mentioned ,but i am a layman on the subject ,someone who has Latamas might chime in . I do think that case is old though ,possibly as old as the knife and its nicely made ,...

Thanks for all the info. Early stamp…what year(s) are you guys thinking. Early 50’s? I’m assuming the case was added later in it’s life and not with the knife when new. Also noticed a very faint initials on the one side of the horn. Previous owner? From the maker? Idk https://i.postimg.cc/vTk8BPfY/3...

Thanks gentlemen
Is the case something that was custom made by someone along the way, or original and came with the knife?

Thank you
So the Latama is not considered a flat guard correct? The guards do seem a touch rounded on the sides. Which I believe should be flat. Also is it normal for the “spring?” To be slightly exposed when open? The blade appears to be pretty original regarding sharpening, but again not sure.

The order of the pictures got mixed up. I didn’t want the smaller S.M.CO to show up till later. Apologies

Good morning I’ve come to own a vintage Latama 11” I’m not well educated on the vintage Italian switchblades, but learning as I go. I started down this rabbit hole about a year ago when I found my father’s S.M.CO. I contacted Bill D., and he was gracious enough to work on the knife and bring it back...