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JulesVane wrote: Tue Jun 16, 2026 1:58 am That's a beauty, Matt! Super!

Chris, thanks and I bought this 12 years ago or longer and got into a bidding battle with a dealer and got it for $1,500 or $1,600, can't remember for sure. Of course, it would sell for a lot more today.

Jim, wow, that is nice!

My mint 33 cm Latama that looks brand new. It's so nice that I hardly ever handle it.

Another great one, Chris, and I would think plastic scales reveals it is late production, Jim, I agree on the visual appeal of the 8 inch stilettos. It's also a great size for carry and I carried an 8 inch swivel bolster from time to time in my younger years and again in recent years until the kick ...

johns7076 wrote: Fri Jun 12, 2026 7:58 pm My Ring Cutlery, B Svobodas, Germany, Italy, Japan. Came out of the Mexico find. The Japanese with the dragon on the back are two of my favorites.
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Nice! I was late to the game, but the ones I posted are from the Mexico find.

Another great one Chris and yes, that was a California importer. Another stamp I think was used by them on post-ban manuals was Liberty.

My Ring Cutlery/B Svoboda Italians and one Japanese picklock.

JulesVane wrote: Thu Jun 11, 2026 2:00 am Wow! Brass hardware on an old flatguard, even just old picklocks, is extremely uncommon (to say the least!). Another beauty! Even 10 years ago, that was a steal of a bargain!

It appears to be a late 40s production, but could be earlier. I have not seen many picklocks with brass bolsters.

Another great one, Chris. Made Italy 6 was used by Cleveland Cutlery and since it has an inox blade, it probably was a very late import just before the ban.

Thanks, Matt. I believe I recall reading that you said that quite some time ago too. If I recall correctly, I think you posted a 13" MADE ...

Beautiful, Matt! If you didn't state they were 11", I would have guessed 13". Fantastic! Please, keep sharing!


Chris, thanks and it can be hard to tell the size and I have seen debates about the sizes of switchblades in movies such as 12 Angry Men and Dirty Harry. IMO, the knives were 11s in ...

Here is my 10-inch flat guard with brass bolsters I bought online more than 10 years ago for about $475.

After seeing Chris post so many knives from his super outstanding collection, it motivated me to share some of mine.

Another great one, Chris. Made Italy 6 was used by Cleveland Cutlery and since it has an inox blade, it probably was a very late import just before the ban.

Sorry to hear this and hope you are okay.

Cool, and I look forward to seeing it.