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by Bill DeShivs
Thu Feb 08, 2024 7:16 am
Forum: Deforum with Bill DeShivs
Topic: Henckles and the Americans
Replies: 6
Views: 1810

Re: Henckles and the Americans

Jim, I'm trying to buy my daughter a small house right now.
Trust me-the knives are cheaper!
by Bill DeShivs
Thu Feb 08, 2024 12:35 am
Forum: Deforum with Bill DeShivs
Topic: Henckles and the Americans
Replies: 6
Views: 1810

Re: Henckles and the Americans

Well, I have been chastised about my comment. I don't own any of the Henckels, Union, KABar, Case knives, so it's difficult for me to make actual comparisons. I did have 2 in the shop at the same time, and I posted my thoughts. I won't have any further thoughts until I have more of the knives to com...
by Bill DeShivs
Tue Feb 06, 2024 7:54 pm
Forum: Blade pictures
Topic: 8" Edwin Jay/ Coricama
Replies: 11
Views: 3020

Re: 8" Edwin Jay/ Coricama

Both sides of this knife are stamped-meaning it was made for Hoffritz.
This is unlike the "pantograph" Latamas that were engraved on the rear tang.
by Bill DeShivs
Tue Feb 06, 2024 7:50 pm
Forum: Switchblade knives
Topic: Help Identifying a cat's head tang stamp
Replies: 30
Views: 7501

Re: Help Identifying a cat's head tang stamp

Maurizio Mazzoli is a Maniago maker. He makes all the machined knives. He made the tactical Leverletto.

Where is he selling knives on Facebook?
by Bill DeShivs
Tue Feb 06, 2024 7:47 pm
Forum: Switchblade knives
Topic: Stag Handled Lever Lock
Replies: 15
Views: 4453

Re: Stag Handled Lever Lock

The Leverletto Plus was 9 inches.
That's not one of them.
by Bill DeShivs
Mon Feb 05, 2024 7:19 pm
Forum: Switchblade knives
Topic: Found this searching 'johnny cade switchblade "
Replies: 31
Views: 5961

Re: Found this searching 'johnny cade switchblade "

Whippersnapper- I have been "ambitious" for a long time! Here are some Italians converted to shell pullers.
by Bill DeShivs
Thu Feb 01, 2024 8:19 am
Forum: Switchblade knives
Topic: Anyone got the new AGA Campolin ''Pattada''?(not happy)
Replies: 21
Views: 5252

Re: Anyone got the new AGA Campolin ''Pattada''?(not happy)

Wait- you complained about a knife, they offered you a refund, and asked you not to order again. And- you ordered again and aren't happy. So you ask everyone else to not do what you just did. While I don't condone shipping bad products, you have to understand- there is no one making knives in Maniag...
by Bill DeShivs
Tue Jan 30, 2024 9:06 pm
Forum: Switchblade knives
Topic: Found this searching 'johnny cade switchblade "
Replies: 31
Views: 5961

Re: Found this searching 'johnny cade switchblade "

Possibly an Anton Wingen. It had light jigged bone handles that had dark dye in the jigging.
by Bill DeShivs
Tue Jan 30, 2024 8:22 pm
Forum: Switchblade knives
Topic: Found this searching 'johnny cade switchblade "
Replies: 31
Views: 5961

Re: Found this searching 'johnny cade switchblade "

The one in the movie was not a Hubertus.
by Bill DeShivs
Mon Jan 29, 2024 9:57 pm
Forum: Blade pictures
Topic: ED. Wustof
Replies: 9
Views: 2976

Re: ED. Wustof

My pictured Bonsa has brass liners and threaded bolsters.
The manufacturers would build any combination for the buyers.
by Bill DeShivs
Mon Jan 29, 2024 7:55 pm
Forum: Blade pictures
Topic: ED. Wustof
Replies: 9
Views: 2976

Re: ED. Wustof

Jim, I believe your Wusthoff is a Bonsa contract knife. It's my theory, after examining thousands of leverlock parts, that most of these knife parts were common-made by just a few manufacturers, and then assembled in the various factories. This is why there are subtle differences in shape, as there ...
by Bill DeShivs
Sat Jan 27, 2024 2:07 am
Forum: Switchblade knives
Topic: Latama 11inch pick lock 1950s
Replies: 32
Views: 6955

Re: Latama 11inch pick lock 1950s

I didn't buy it. There are people who scan the forums looking for deals.
by Bill DeShivs
Fri Jan 26, 2024 11:20 pm
Forum: Switchblade knives
Topic: Latama 11inch pick lock 1950s
Replies: 32
Views: 6955

Re: Latama 11inch pick lock 1950s

I'm sure someone has already contacted him and bought the knife.
by Bill DeShivs
Thu Jan 25, 2024 4:25 am
Forum: Switchblade knives
Topic: Anyone know about this OTF?
Replies: 9
Views: 3550

Re: Anyone know about this OTF?

Chinese Microtech copy.
NIckel plated button. Zinc handles.
by Bill DeShivs
Tue Jan 23, 2024 7:47 pm
Forum: Switchblade knives
Topic: Hellraiser
Replies: 18
Views: 5107

Re: Hellraiser

Interesting design!