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by rithvich
Fri Dec 01, 2023 3:32 am
Forum: Switchblade knives
Topic: Help I.D. this swing guard?
Replies: 18
Views: 6904

Re: Help I.D. this swing guard?

Did Frank make the 9" swinguards? I always assumed it was another Maniago maker. I know Frank made the 11" and I always noticed a quality difference between the 9" and 11" modern swinguards. Are there 9" with Frank's stamp? Maybe I just never owned one. In general I always felt the modern 11" swingu...
by rithvich
Wed Oct 18, 2023 8:53 pm
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: RIP Bangie
Replies: 13
Views: 7845

Re: RIP Bangie

That sucks to hear, great guy that helped me a lot when I first started collecting. Always a pleasure talking to him
by rithvich
Tue Oct 10, 2023 3:01 pm
Forum: Switchblade knives
Topic: Open Mouth Fish
Replies: 23
Views: 6182

Re: Open Mouth Fish

It's a shame Tony S couldn't fly straight, his work is incredible. I've never owned an open mouth. There was one in a private collection I remember drooling over. I think it was pre 1950's and a multi blade camper model.
by rithvich
Tue Oct 10, 2023 1:42 am
Forum: Switchblade knives
Topic: Italian switchblade 13 inch by Antonio Contini
Replies: 20
Views: 7633

Re: Italian switchblade 13 inch by Antonio Contini

That's a really cool old stamp from Maniago Italy. Used in the 1950's and 60's.
by rithvich
Tue Aug 15, 2023 2:18 am
Forum: Switchblade knives
Topic: Latama's New Offerings
Replies: 114
Views: 31670

Re: Latama's New Offerings

He has the big 24" listed again. By the time I saw it the knife was sold. Anyone know if Walt was just selling an old one or if he's going to do another run of those?
by rithvich
Tue Aug 01, 2023 12:34 am
Forum: Off Topic
Topic: Happy Birthday Bangie.
Replies: 9
Views: 6205

Re: Happy Birthday Bangie.

Have a great Birthday Bob! Hope your doing well
by rithvich
Fri Jul 28, 2023 12:58 pm
Forum: Switchblade knives
Topic: Coricama Kris Pick Lock Set
Replies: 14
Views: 3561

Re: Coricama Kris Pick Lock Set

All top shelf, that's the way to build a set!
by rithvich
Sun Jul 16, 2023 8:42 pm
Forum: Switchblade knives
Topic: Found - Need Info
Replies: 8
Views: 3125

Re: Found - Need Info

Great knife! A 13" kris CIZ is a pretty rare piece. Collectable and $$ wise it's very hurt by the edge side of the kris blade being ground down and sharpened. I've seen quite a few old knives with the extra bolster pin. It was usually done as a mod by the owner because of a loose guard. The other en...
by rithvich
Tue May 23, 2023 1:20 pm
Forum: Switchblade knives
Topic: 10cm CiZ Bayonet Mini
Replies: 9
Views: 1195

Re: 10cm CiZ Bayonet Mini

Wow, that is spectacular, congrats!!!! These old 10cm's are super rare. Add that stamp and the bayo blade and you've got a major score! All the examples I can think of are daggers. We see some images of bayo mini's in catalogs like Latama but rarely see the knives pop up. As for stamps I think I've ...
by rithvich
Fri Apr 21, 2023 2:04 pm
Forum: Switchblade knives
Topic: can we talk akc knives, please.
Replies: 53
Views: 6217

Re: can we talk akc knives, please.

Looks like that knife spent too much time in the shipping container and melted. Hope he got a discount
by rithvich
Wed Apr 19, 2023 10:31 pm
Forum: Switchblade knives
Topic: Stag Made Italy 6
Replies: 17
Views: 2567

Re: Stag Made Italy 6

Really nice Stag and a perfect blade. I see why you bought it!
by rithvich
Fri Mar 24, 2023 9:12 pm
Forum: Switchblade knives
Topic: CORICAMA Transitionals/Swivel Bolsers / South America?
Replies: 11
Views: 1412

Re: CORICAMA Transitionals/Swivel Bolsers / South America?

Very cool set! I've always thought the coricama's from the 60's were very interesting knives, think it's the first time i've seen a set of them in one place.

There are a few 12cms out there, finding the 18cm is always a tough one.
by rithvich
Thu Mar 09, 2023 9:55 pm
Forum: TalkBlade Revealed + Mix
Topic: Intro from new fan of TalkBlade
Replies: 14
Views: 6796

Re: Intro from new fan of TalkBlade

Thanks for sharing the story and the photo, the photo is a classic! Your Dad had very good taste in knives. Even without knowing the stamps I can see plenty of rare variations and some amazing horn. Glad you took the time to post all this stuff here.
by rithvich
Sun Jan 15, 2023 9:19 pm
Forum: Blade pictures
Topic: mini Italians
Replies: 46
Views: 24257

Re: mini Italians

Wow that's an outstanding dagger, the horn is incredible! Maybe I just didn't notice but not sure I have seen one with a ramp before
by rithvich
Fri Jan 06, 2023 11:34 pm
Forum: Deforum with Bill DeShivs
Topic: "Maltese Mangle", Or Build?
Replies: 24
Views: 13637

Re: "Maltese Mangle", Or Build?

Jules...Jerry Skelton was one of the best. True southern gentlemen that loved high end knives. Spending time with him at the shows was always a highlight for me.