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There probably are not a lot of young people in Solingen who are interested enough to become good cutlers.
Bill

Very good description and diagram! Remember to always keep the point pointed down, too. I generally try to buff diagonally from hilt to tip.
Bill

Felt belts:
Try http://www.jantzsupply.com
Bill

Actually, I think it should have a plain nickel silver ring instead of a lever.
Bill

Perry The knife was probably made that way. It's difficult to tell from your pics, but there is probably a missing fulcrum for the backspring. I can't see anything wrong with the blade, but the absense of pins in the rear scale doesn't make sense. Why don't you send it to me so I can figure it out? ...

Looks like some of my dad's work. His name was Chip.
Bill

I see. I think it's a great idea! I would hard solder the folds, though. Let the solder job cool naturally. Do this after you have hardened/tempered the entire spring. Use a vise to keep the heat off the rest of the spring. The annealed tab will be fine. Better to wear the locking pin than the blade...

Dick
Maybe it's too early for me, but I don't understand. You'll have to explain it in more detail for an old fart like me....
Bill

David
Mine are tight as can be.
Possibly bending the sides of the liners in, and peening the tab on the blade might tighten them. It would depend on the particular knife.
Bill

Claudester
AKC is actually an associate of Falcon Knives. Falcon is owned by Angelo, Sr. and Gianni Campolin.
Bill

Collectors seem to have a soft spot for some of the first knives they were exposed to. In the 1970s, Rizzutos were abundant in Mexico, so they were the first knives many acquired. Due to their quality, not many lasted long. Now that the people who used to have one have matured financially, Rizzutos ...

Hi, Automan! Apparently, you are feeling better!
Bill

Thanks, Perry!
HF has a lot of goodies!
Bill

Vagrant
Yours is the latest issue knife-the LL80.
The ones available now are the ones issued 1962-1980.
Bill

Sorry- I meant Saikuri.
Bill