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- Tue Jan 28, 2020 2:28 am
- Forum: Switchblade knives
- Topic: Coricama red dot Kris stiletto knife
- Replies: 30
- Views: 10289
Re: Coricama red dot Kris stiletto knife
Can you post some photos of the back scale on the knife?
- Tue Jan 28, 2020 2:18 am
- Forum: Switchblade knives
- Topic: Coricama red dot Kris stiletto knife
- Replies: 30
- Views: 10289
Re: Coricama red dot Kris stiletto knife
That is a Holy Grail Knife....very rare and very valuable!
Congrats on an awesome find!
Congrats on an awesome find!
- Thu Jan 16, 2020 1:55 am
- Forum: Switchblade knives
- Topic: IMCO knife
- Replies: 17
- Views: 6482
Re: IMCO knife
@ Henry Jones- I recall a lot of this info coming from Charles Cioffero....our resident switchblade historian.
- Thu Jan 16, 2020 1:31 am
- Forum: Switchblade knives
- Topic: IMCO knife
- Replies: 17
- Views: 6482
Re: IMCO knife
IMCos are great and have a very important part of History regarding the banning of switchblades in the USA. Unfortunately it looks like someone tried to grind the button flat. I have heard that the IMCOs were imported to NY before the 1954 New York switchblade ban. I have read they were being impor...
- Thu Jan 16, 2020 1:26 am
- Forum: Switchblade knives
- Topic: IMCO knife
- Replies: 17
- Views: 6482
Re: IMCO knife
Based upon the condition, I agree with the $400+ estimate. If you are looking to sell, your best bet would be www.sharperdeals.net.
- Wed Jan 15, 2020 7:16 pm
- Forum: Switchblade knives
- Topic: IMCO knife
- Replies: 17
- Views: 6482
Re: IMCO knife
What you have is a very valuable early 1950's pick-lock, which was made by the same cutlers who made the Co.Ri.Ca.Ma knives. The craftsmanship on the IMCOs is superior to other pick-locks...I know, as have two 11" IMCOs. If you can post photos, we will have a better idea as to value. But bottom line...
- Sun Apr 14, 2019 1:17 am
- Forum: Deforum with Bill DeShivs
- Topic: Chatellerault switchblade marked T F BASTET AMSTERDAM
- Replies: 37
- Views: 22826
Re: Chatellerault switchblade marked T F BASTET AMSTERDAM
So Bill, do you think it is around 1900?
- Tue Feb 05, 2019 1:46 am
- Forum: Switchblade knives
- Topic: Latama wasp
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2592
Re: Latama wasp
Ahh Okay, I was thinking your inquiry could go either way.
Yeah, I think we are all dreaming of owning one.
Good luck with your search!
Cheers,
-Tom
Yeah, I think we are all dreaming of owning one.
Good luck with your search!
Cheers,
-Tom
- Mon Feb 04, 2019 8:45 pm
- Forum: Switchblade knives
- Topic: Latama wasp
- Replies: 10
- Views: 2592
Re: Latama wasp
Depending upon condition, a Latama Wasp can fetch $700+ on auction. If it is a flat guard in minty condition, it can sell for even more. Can you post photos? I am assuming you have one that you are looking to sell?
- Thu Aug 02, 2018 7:14 pm
- Forum: Switchblade knives
- Topic: Rebuilding 1950s picklock
- Replies: 25
- Views: 6731
Re: Rebuilding 1950s picklock
What john said above.
- Wed Aug 01, 2018 8:01 pm
- Forum: Switchblade knives
- Topic: Rebuilding 1950s picklock
- Replies: 25
- Views: 6731
Re: Rebuilding 1950s picklock
Tough decision alright.Jrarbogast wrote:I am leaning toward restoration but, may sell as well as is. It's a tough choice. Some of you may appreciate it more as I am still learning about theses.
I hope you get what this knife is worth....IF you decide to sell, that is.
- Wed Aug 01, 2018 1:19 am
- Forum: Switchblade knives
- Topic: Rebuilding 1950s picklock
- Replies: 25
- Views: 6731
Re: Rebuilding 1950s picklock
Congrats on an Awesome Score! The E.Miltenberg stamp is very rare and highly sought after by vintage stiletto knife collectors. I have been collecting vintage stilettos full time for over 6 years now and I have yet to come across this stamp. It looks like the knife measures 28cm or 11" in the open p...
- Sat Jun 30, 2018 8:36 pm
- Forum: Blade pictures
- Topic: Latama 13"
- Replies: 12
- Views: 3866
Re: Latama 13"
Wow...you have something very special here!
With that rare stanmp, along with the color of the scales and the 33cm size...you have a very valuable knife.
This one belongs in a museum....definitely a keeper.
Thanks for sharing!
With that rare stanmp, along with the color of the scales and the 33cm size...you have a very valuable knife.
This one belongs in a museum....definitely a keeper.
Thanks for sharing!
- Thu Jun 14, 2018 3:38 pm
- Forum: Switchblade knives
- Topic: Coricama 13" Early Italian Stiletto Switchblade Model Possibly Battle Worn WWII
- Replies: 18
- Views: 8056
Re: Coricama 13" Early Italian Stiletto Switchblade Model Possibly Battle Worn WWII
I forgot to mention- if you want to research this knife properly, pick up a copy of the Switchblades Of Italy book, as it is THE Bible for vintage Italian stiletto knives. There is a lot of information in there on Coricama knives. It is a great resource that everyone in this hobby should have in the...
- Wed Jun 13, 2018 11:27 pm
- Forum: Switchblade knives
- Topic: Coricama 13" Early Italian Stiletto Switchblade Model Possibly Battle Worn WWII
- Replies: 18
- Views: 8056
Re: Coricama 13" Early Italian Stiletto Switchblade Model Possibly Battle Worn WWII
I agree with Bill- this is not a pristine specimen, but it would clean up beautifully if sent to the right person for restoration.