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Hi all yes got the word from Angelo these are in production now and will be available in Stag, blackhorn or blondhorn in 11" and 13" with brass or nickel/silver bolsters, both sizes will be limited edition and numbered, anyone interested in one or more for the collection please email me at bernief@a...

Bill, the tooling costs were what i was quoted from Frank to have everything re-made thicker this is what they claim it would cost, i too thought it was a bit high but i guess if you dont know too much about stamps and costs to make them then its easy to beleive what one said or quoted, i seriously ...

Hi all im the owner of the 9" red dot picklocks Frank Beltrame makes, ive talked with him several times about up-grading the 9" and 11" picklock line with thicker materials ie... thicker brass or polished stainless liners, thicker blade/backspring, slip in type spring, D-stamped liners(like picks of...

Hi all i still have some of the first run limited editions in stock an ready to ship , for prices and what is available please email me at bernief@accesstoledo.com , have very special deals for members only.
Thanks Bernie

swinguard is one of but not the only distributor of Franks knives, there are lots of distributors for Frank in US, im the owner and distributor for the 9" red dot picklocks only, If you like send Frank a email an ask him if what i told you is true.
Thanks Bernie

Hi just thought i would clear up some questions anyone may have, first price, the reason these are hi priced Frank explained to me that it cost almost the same to produce a 9" and 11" switchblades it is slightly cheaper but not much maybe few dollars per knife and it makes sence if you look at Frank...

:D Hi all i just received proto-type of franks new 9" red dot picklocks and all i can say is WOW Awesome work from the master italian cutler,me and Frank have been working on bringing these new specimens to market for about a year now and we are both very proud of this offering as they are the best ...

Hi orangeboy the knife in the picture is a swivel bolster release with red dot added, Frank does NOT make swivel bolsters with red dot safetys, he DOES make 11" Picklocks with red dot safetys and with horn exactly like one in picture but are limited edition and only makes 100-200 per year, i persona...

Hi the tactical line of Franks knives are the very bottom of the barrel so to speak, not very good quality and very cheap parts are used to assemble them, i know alot of people like the teflon look but they are the cheapest knives being produced out of italy and very poor quality, Franks classic lin...

Hi i was the one who won the 11" PLP custom i just received it today and man let me tell you guys theses are going to be a hit, pats knives are awesome the knife i got has solid nickel/silver bolsters button and safety cap,3/16 inch blade and backspring, 1/16 inch brass liners, old style button rock...

:( WARNING TO ALL SELLERS STEAR CLEAR OF USER BUTHDICUS ON BLADEAUCTION, HE WON A MINT 13" TRANSITIONAL FROM ME ABOUT A YEAR AGO NOW WHEN I LISTED IT I LISTED IT AS HAVING NICKEL/SILVER BOLSTERS BUT I GUESS IT HAD STAINLESS IT IS MY MISTAKE SO I RECEIVED A EMAIL FROM HIM STATING HE WANTED A REFUND W...

its pretty simple folks Newman ordered knives from frank then cancelled the checks that was to pay for them. so in other words he stole the knives from Frank and if you buy a knife off him(newman) you are buying stolen goods that were stole from Frank. even if the knives were not exactly as promised...

:( Hi Jen im very sorry for the loss of your father im probably the youngest of this group 31 and couldnt imagine losing my father at such young age. stay strong and close with family an friends to help get through this diffucult situation for there is lots of prayers being sent to your father and h...

Hey tequiza seriously i do not remember ever getting a email from you if i would have read your email stating your problem i would have given you a refund or a exchange no questions asked, it has been a long time since ive had any 13" knives but usually when i get them i get them in quanity so a exc...

HEY ALL BLACKBEARD HERE , :D IF ANYONE DOUBTS MY SELLING RECORD PLEASE CHECK MY FEEDBACK ON BA FOR BLACKBEARD13 IVE BEEN SELLING KNIVES THERE FOR ABOUT 2 YEARS WITH VERY FEW PROBLEMS OR CUSTOMER COMPLAINTS(39 POSITIVES) AND AS FAR AS TEQUIZA STATING HE SENT ME AN EMAIL ABOUT A SLOW 13" NEVER HAPPENE...