best place or site to buy switchblades quality and price ?

switchblade · Post by **switchblade** » Fri Jul 26, 2002 4:04 am

i am rather new at this but any info would be apprieciated mostly intrested in the american blades . i like the european blades and i seem to be able to find these at a good price however the american blades seem to be more pricey . i need to know if the american quality is worth the extra money ? or am i looking in the wrong places? i hope this is a question most can relate to .i feel this could be a very good and informative site.
thank you all,
switchblade

J-man · Post by **J-man** » Fri Jul 26, 2002 5:30 am

American switchblades cost more because it costs more to make them in the U.S., I would say I'm not anti-american but a few expections like Benchmade, Protech, SWAT, microtech the euro blades are probably better then some american blades.

For a first time Euro blade goto skm.to and pick up a cheap stilleto.

Have fun clicking!

tanto · Post by **tanto** » Fri Jul 26, 2002 6:13 am

IMO the American companies spend more on R&D so the knives have to be more expensive. On the other side most European companies do not produce that many varieties or new models so the production per piece is cheaper.

To find quality autos go to http://www.pvk.com or http://www.1sks.com.

David

Blade Runner · Post by **Blade Runner** » Fri Jul 26, 2002 10:30 pm

switchblade,
I think David is on track about American companies spending more on R&D, but add to that closely controlled production standards. For instance, my new Woodard WhiteWolf Fer-de-Lance (and thanks, David, for letting us know about that great knife) has tolerances of 0.0002"! The knife locks up so solidly it feels like a fixed blade. Still, there's nothing like the classic Italian stiletto for that true switchblade aura. They may not be very practical, and the QC among the several Italian producers is not all it should be, but they have a "soul" the American and most German knives simply lack. As for the best suppliers, I always check out Tiny's site first. His prices and service are top-notch, though other suppliers have wider selection.

hollowdweller · Post by **hollowdweller** » Sat Jul 27, 2002 1:00 am

switchblade wrote:i am rather new at this but any info would be apprieciated mostly intrested in the american blades . i like the european blades and i seem to be able to find these at a good price however the american blades seem to be more pricey . i need to know if the american quality is worth the extra money ? or am i looking in the wrong places? i hope this is a question most can relate to .i feel this could be a very good and informative site.
thank you all,
switchblade

Hey Switch,

In my very limited experience I'd say they are 100% worth the money. Sharper, better constructed. To me the downside is no multi blade or cool scales like the european ones.

West By God, where's that at???

Vagrant · Post by **Vagrant** » Sat Jul 27, 2002 7:00 am

American switchblades are VERY well made, very reliable, seldom have defects, but rarely have soul like the Italian ones do.

Post by **jim d,** » Sun Jul 28, 2002 3:47 am

switchblade,

Welcome to the forum and great screen name! My take on the subject is that, in general, the American ones are more functional and the European ones are the classics. As Vagrant wrote, they have soul. So, have an American for use, and collect the Europeans.

Jim

Doofus Emeritus · Post by **Doofus Emeritus** » Sun Jul 28, 2002 3:53 pm

Mr. Vagrant,

I wonder if a Papal blessing would give our American knives more soul? Or maybe a trip to Oakland? I am So confused.

Oh well,

Best Regard's,

Bonz

J-man · Post by **J-man** » Sun Jul 28, 2002 4:41 pm

Mr. Bonzo, The pope was staying in my town the northside at a island that looks like a strawberry, it's also called strawberry island.

JerrBear · Post by **JerrBear** » Sun Jul 28, 2002 7:38 pm

Mr. J-man,

Did "His Royal Popeness" administer the "Blessing of the Blades?"

J-man · Post by **J-man** » Sun Jul 28, 2002 9:12 pm

He blessed mine lol

Zack · Post by **Zack** » Mon Jul 29, 2002 12:18 am

Mr. Bladerunner:

On my down the list to the Fer De Lance, I landed on the Pocket Pro G10... it looks too nice. Ever seen one?

Mr. Bonz,

Oakland... period.

Blade Runner · Post by **Blade Runner** » Mon Jul 29, 2002 12:41 am

Zack,
No, I haven't seen a Pocket Pro, save in pictures. Smaller blades like that don't seem as useful to me as do ones at least 3"--same reason I'm not too interested in a Kershaw Chive, but do like the bigger Kershaws. And maybe I spoke too quickly about American knives having no 'soul'...I think the Pro Tech Godfather and Dalton Companion could be said to have at least some 'soul'.

Zack · Post by **Zack** » Mon Jul 29, 2002 1:47 am

Blade Runner:
I figure The Pocket Pro is pretty much the same size as the 8cm Hubertus Hunter... The Pro looks a lot beefier, though. Perfect for what I need...

Post by **jim d,** » Mon Jul 29, 2002 1:50 am

switchblade,

Back to your original question; my recommendation is to stay right here and either pick several from SKM (use express courier only), or if you only can purchase one or two, buy from Tiny. When you receive your knives, post your thoughts. Based on your likes and dislikes, forum members will make recommendations that will steer you toward knives that suit your personal preferences.

Jim

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best place or site to buy switchblades quality and price ?

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