1950's 13" Coricama Red Dot Picklock Kris Blade
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1950's 13" Coricama Red Dot Picklock Kris Blade
Hello, this is my first post. I have been collecting stilettos for almost 20 years, however I was never able to find a genuine 1950's picklock, and the on-line prices for them have always been a bit out of reach. Yesterday I stumbled upon my Holy Grail in an antique shop in California. I saw that there was a non-automatic transitional stiletto in one of the the cabinets, along with some other old knives. I asked to look at it and I told the gentlemen at the store that I collect switchblades. Shortly after that he informed me that he had some switchblades under the counter. He takes out this velvet lined cloth holder and inside there are a couple of automatics. One of them is a 1950's 13" inch Coricama Red Dot Vintage Picklock with a kris blade.
I wanted to consult with my fellow stiletto devotees re any information you might have on this piece, ie- if it is early 50's or mid 50's. The knife is in Great Condition, with solid lock up, and a straight thick 5 mm back spring. I still can't believe I found this jewel.
I wanted to consult with my fellow stiletto devotees re any information you might have on this piece, ie- if it is early 50's or mid 50's. The knife is in Great Condition, with solid lock up, and a straight thick 5 mm back spring. I still can't believe I found this jewel.
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Re: 1950's 13" Coricama Red Dot Picklock Kris Blade
Here are some photos:
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Re: 1950's 13" Coricama Red Dot Picklock Kris Blade
I would say it's late 1950s. The red dot is painted-earlirer ones had a red plastic inlay. Overall shape is indicative of a later knife.
Scales are cow horn.
Scales are cow horn.
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Re: 1950's 13" Coricama Red Dot Picklock Kris Blade
What Bill said (as usual) - welcome to the forum and yes indeed, you scored a classic.
Jim
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Re: 1950's 13" Coricama Red Dot Picklock Kris Blade
Dear Bill and Jim- thank you for the feedback....that is very helpful.
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Re: 1950's 13" Coricama Red Dot Picklock Kris Blade
Tom that is a FANTASTIC Coricama! I love it, great knife, great find, welcome! Dan
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Re: 1950's 13" Coricama Red Dot Picklock Kris Blade
PS - Go grab everything with an interesting tang stamp in that shop!!!!
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Re: 1950's 13" Coricama Red Dot Picklock Kris Blade
Thank you Dan! I appreciate that!
Yeah, that was the only italian picklock stiletto he had. He did say that he had some more automatic knives in his personal collection, so I gave have him my contact info so that he can contact me if he wants to sell any of them. We'll see what happens.
I know that this particular Coricama is very valuable. Any idea as to a ball park figure as to what it might be worth?
Also, I saw another knife site (sharper deals) that had links to the Atlanta Blade Shows. Have you ever been to one of these? The reason I ask is because I saw pics of collector with cases full of 50's picklocks and I was wondering if these knives are sold at these events or if they are only on display for fellow collectors.
Cheers,
-Tom
Yeah, that was the only italian picklock stiletto he had. He did say that he had some more automatic knives in his personal collection, so I gave have him my contact info so that he can contact me if he wants to sell any of them. We'll see what happens.
I know that this particular Coricama is very valuable. Any idea as to a ball park figure as to what it might be worth?
Also, I saw another knife site (sharper deals) that had links to the Atlanta Blade Shows. Have you ever been to one of these? The reason I ask is because I saw pics of collector with cases full of 50's picklocks and I was wondering if these knives are sold at these events or if they are only on display for fellow collectors.
Cheers,
-Tom
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Re: 1950's 13" Coricama Red Dot Picklock Kris Blade
Tons of them are for sale at knife shows (old stilettos). This is worth 850 maybe 950 or so Retail.
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Re: 1950's 13" Coricama Red Dot Picklock Kris Blade
Great score and welcome to our home away from home.
I agree with Belmont800, you can easily get close to $1000 for a fine example as yours.
I agree with Belmont800, you can easily get close to $1000 for a fine example as yours.
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Re: 1950's 13" Coricama Red Dot Picklock Kris Blade
Dan-
Wow! Thank you so much for the information! I had a feeling it would be in that range.
Thanks again for answering my questions!
Wow! Thank you so much for the information! I had a feeling it would be in that range.
Thanks again for answering my questions!
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Re: 1950's 13" Coricama Red Dot Picklock Kris Blade
Razor-
Thank you so much!
Yeah, it sounds like I really struck gold with this one. And the kick on this knife is very strong. A real Classic Beauty. I still can't believe I stumbled onto it.
Cheers,
-Tom
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Thank you so much!
Yeah, it sounds like I really struck gold with this one. And the kick on this knife is very strong. A real Classic Beauty. I still can't believe I stumbled onto it.
Cheers,
-Tom
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Re: 1950's 13" Coricama Red Dot Picklock Kris Blade
Man you "effin" scored on that one my personal FAV 13" kris ...........oh !!! welcome and i`m in Cali if you get tired of that knife Hahhaahahaaaa . J
Re: 1950's 13" Coricama Red Dot Picklock Kris Blade
@J Hahahahaha!! Thank you Sir! I'll be sure to to keep you in mind if I get tired of it...
Btw- do you know of any knife shows in CA that display and sell old switchblades?
Btw- do you know of any knife shows in CA that display and sell old switchblades?
Re: 1950's 13" Coricama Red Dot Picklock Kris Blade
Just outstanding. Stuff like that never happens in Missouri. Gorgeous tang stamp too.
I love the kriss blade on a vintage stiletto. Good job mate.
I like the Coricama better than Latama,seems to be more rare at least in certain configurations.
Bill- Like to see a pic of a stiletto with a red-dot insert. That would be totally cool. Thanks.
We always seem to see the painted numbers.
I love the kriss blade on a vintage stiletto. Good job mate.
I like the Coricama better than Latama,seems to be more rare at least in certain configurations.
Bill- Like to see a pic of a stiletto with a red-dot insert. That would be totally cool. Thanks.
We always seem to see the painted numbers.