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He was a good guy. Met him 19-20 years ago at the Blade Show.

Ask Angelo at 3 knives if any are forthcoming.

So, if they are counterfeits-why would you believe any of the markings?
And why would they make a knock-off with premium steel?

I have owned a couple, but know nothing about the mark.
Fra-fratelli(brothers) Bil (?)

No relationship between the two firms.

I don't have "one for sale" but viewing www.billdeshivs.com will give you options on getting one made.

The older minis used brass liners and separate nickel silver bolster-just like the picklocks of the same time period. Sometime prior to 1972, the construction was changed. The newer minis use handle halves that are stamped out of brass. The bolsters and liners are all one piece. These liner/bolster ...

Bad soldering.

Correct. I had a brain fart.
DiBin/DiBon

Most of the Latama stilettos did have that type rocker.

Elio DiBin made these knives.

That's a Massaro-made lever lock that AKC sold.
The tang is not large enough for the engraving.

Within the last 15 years. I don't keep up with it.

He's OK.

Probably not. You could send a picture to Angelo at www.3knives.com