What's the deal with Fishtails?
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Re: What's the deal with Fishtails?
Daddy picked up his Fishtail about 70-73 years ago (between 1935-1938 as near as I can guess). This should tell you something.
Fishtail Picklock
Re: What's the deal with Fishtails?
AND don't forget to wear the buckle of that garrison belt on the side instead of the front.
TRYKER
A man who brags about how smart he is, wouldn't if he was.
"Rose-colored glassses are never made in bifocals. Nobody wants to read the small print in dreams"
A man who brags about how smart he is, wouldn't if he was.
"Rose-colored glassses are never made in bifocals. Nobody wants to read the small print in dreams"
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Re: What's the deal with Fishtails?
How is this connected to the Fishtail Knives?TRYKER wrote:AND don't forget to wear the buckle of that garrison belt on the side instead of the front.
Fishtail Picklock
Re: What's the deal with Fishtails?
...Some of the guys were discussing an optional, more affordable and sometimes disposable switchblade carry sometime pre-electric light era and the attire they wore. Damn greasers! LMAO! (just kidding guys, "carry on" ...please).Fishtail Picklock wrote:How is this connected to the Fishtail Knives?TRYKER wrote:AND don't forget to wear the buckle of that garrison belt on the side instead of the front.
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Re: What's the deal with Fishtails?
this refers to gunhawks post where he mentioned the garrison belt.Fishtail Picklock wrote:How is this connected to the Fishtail Knives?TRYKER wrote:AND don't forget to wear the buckle of that garrison belt on the side instead of the front.
TRYKER
A man who brags about how smart he is, wouldn't if he was.
"Rose-colored glassses are never made in bifocals. Nobody wants to read the small print in dreams"
A man who brags about how smart he is, wouldn't if he was.
"Rose-colored glassses are never made in bifocals. Nobody wants to read the small print in dreams"
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Re: What's the deal with Fishtails?
The Fishtail Picklock goes back to early 20th Century Sicily, not the 40's-60's "Pomade Punks". This "variant" had a clip-point blade, making it infinitely more useful than a stiletto. Before you comment, I have a K55 and like it very much. It has a useful "drop point" blade that's quite efficient for a large number of tasks.
A Fishtail Picklock takes up more "real estate" but has been as reliable for about between 80-85 years. This speaks volumes.
You do the math.
A Fishtail Picklock takes up more "real estate" but has been as reliable for about between 80-85 years. This speaks volumes.
You do the math.
Fishtail Picklock
Re: What's the deal with Fishtails?
Imho the fish shaped knive is pretty common theme amongst knivemakers in several different countries,since the beginning.,the fishtails we see were made for the same reason all the different sizes of knives were made.
The more ya make the better ya look,.the more ya sell!! Lol different styles and sizes are a must in business.
And they had a unlimited,array of different styles to emulate.
The more ya make the better ya look,.the more ya sell!! Lol different styles and sizes are a must in business.
And they had a unlimited,array of different styles to emulate.
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Re: What's the deal with Fishtails?
Lance:
You know of my historical/romantic attachment to the pattern. I look forward to doing business with you.
Fishtail Picklock.
You know of my historical/romantic attachment to the pattern. I look forward to doing business with you.
Fishtail Picklock.
Fishtail Picklock