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I have yet to see one. (Sometimes I think that they are made from "Unobtationum").

Unfortunately, this site seems to focus only on Italian knives. (There are more from the USA, Germany, China, and other places).

Sad isn't it?

You know I understand. "holy grail" knives grab your soul and won't turn you loose; they possess you.

Thanks, Lance (and everyone). Honestly, I suffer a great deal from depression. (It goes with life's circumstances). You have to "roll with the punches". I have a friend that is undergoing a "final round" of chemotherapy. He has also had the blessing of holding his preemie great-grandsons in his arms...

Pappy: Were it my knife, I would send it to Bill DeShivs posthaste. He can analyze the problem and offer a proper solution. His remedy is worth every penny paid. If he's too busy, Muskrat Man would be an excellent alternative. Go to Bill DeShivs first. Thanks, Bill. You're way ahead of me (as usual)...

IMHO it is far more difficult to carry/use a "ring pull" blade release than a fulcrum. You must remember that I'm old "practical pig" and my mind tends to run in those channels.

Kushing:

You weren't "stung" when you bought this knife. It is a great collectible/letter opener.

Be happy.

Thank you, Bill. That is illuminating.

The knife arrived and it is identical to the other AKC Fishtail Picklock I have. (9.75" not 10.75"). It is tighter and fires harder than my other Fishtail. I'll probably have Rick re-scale the knife when I can afford to have it done. I'm beginning to think that a custom knife is the only way I can o...

While I appreciate the sentiments, We all are born alone, live alone and die alone. This is how life truly is. I have no desire to hook up with some woman to whom I'll be required to cater, buy gifts and support. That's a racket that's been monopolized by women for decades. Misandry has become a way...

Thank you, sir.

No one guarantees how life will unfold. If someone would tell me how life should be, we can open an alterations franchise.

"He who dies a thousand deaths meets the final hour with a calmness of one who approaches a well-remembered door." - Heywood Brown

It looks well-constructed. Generally, that particular style of "Stiletto" script on the blade indicates that it was manufactured in China. The "Italy/Stainless" stamp may be genuine. I'm not an expert when it comes to tang stamps, perhaps you can get a better opinion from someone that's more knowled...

Calling Bill DeShivs for an opinion/answer.

I try not think to much about those things, we will be with the ones that passed when our time comes. Of that I'm convinced! When you have personally seen as much death as I have, you can't help but think about it on a daily basis. Trust me, we are intimately familiar. :!: After buying my entire fa...

Thank you, Sammy. So many people can't understand the "romantic" attachment to a knife. I'm trying to keep my father's memory alive. Since I'm the last surviving family member, it will die when I reach my "pull date". Such are the fortunes of life. The Maritime Museum in Astoria Oregon is willing to...