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You have an Edgemaster copy of the Presto "Commando" knife. The handles are stamped metal. The center of the handles were originally painted black. You should clean the knife by soaking it in WD 40 for a couple of days, then spray it inside and out with the WD again. Dry it with paper towels. The bl...

Your knife was made in Italy in the 1960-1975 era. This model was marketed by the German firm of "Bonsa" and marked B&S in a rectangle. It appears the butt end of your handle has broken out. Pull the blade all the way open, until it clicks. It should retract when you pull the button. If it does retr...

Scooby
You have what is left of a knife. A knife without blades is just a handle!
Bill

Pat
They are impregnated, like a pencil eraser.
http://www.riogrande.com has a wide selection. Any Dremel dealer will have a few also.
Bill

Very sorry!
He was a gentleman of the highest sort.
Bill

Pearl can be filed and ground. It is best worked with rubber wheels. The cushion of the rubber keeps the pearl from chipping. Pearl dust can kill you, either now or later. Proper ventilation is a must, plus a good respirator. It can also be worked wet, to prevent dust. Do not overheat. Wet sand to 6...

Mr. Memphisguitar
Perhaps I can help. I assume you are a Memphis musician? So am I.
Please email me at : mickeybeep@aol.com
Bill

I saw them in Atlanta.
Kind of like a Korean Hubertus. I wasn't impressed enough to buy one at wholesale.
Bill

All of the above reasons are correct, but the main reason brass became common on pocketknives is that it doesn't rust. A carbon steel blade can rust, but it won't rust shut with brass liners. Brass, as stated above, is also "self-lubricating."
Bill

Tom
You, and anyone else is free to offer advice here!
Bill

Well, I guess I'd better jump in with my opinion! I see nothing wrong with making a decent profit in whatever your business is. There are those that are predators, and there will always be predators. It is up to the buyers (and old Bill), to educate themselves. There are dealers who sell too cheaply...

If the floss is unwaxed, you might try a tiny bit of superglue, applied to the floss (only), with a toothpick.
Bill

Leave the knives open, and put the safeties on. This will keep the glass from stressing the button springs.
Bill

Jimmyjo
Yes, that is the closing release. It is technically called a "fulcrum release". It is a variation on the "ring pull". Very simple, but effective.
I don't know of any knives being made this way now, but many styles have used this release in the past-including Italian stilettos.
Bill

I'm sure Michelangelo painted a few fruit bowls before he started on the Sistine Chapel.
Congratulations!
Bill