Manual Opening Stiletto?

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MTHall720
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Manual Opening Stiletto?

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This is my first post and am not sure where to ask this question. I live in a state where I can't carry an automatic knife. However, I really like the stiletto style knife. I have had several Cold Steel TiLite versions and do like the looks but want to see if there are any other non-auto opening stilettos. From what I have read it sounds to me like some good vintage brands could be Falcon, and Kissing Crane. I'm looking for a full size blade (4-6 inches for the blade itself), which is very easy to open. I am allowed an assisted opening knife in the State of Maryland, but not the fully automatic knife.

Please recommend something to me.

I appreciate your help.
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Re: Manual Opening Stiletto?

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Hi MT: Have you checked www.sharperdeals.net? There are some manual stilettos there for auction/sale now. Good luck in your search.
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Smoky Mountain Knifeworks usually has the kissing cranes in stock
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None of the manual stilettos is particularly easy to open.
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MTHall720
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Re: Manual Opening Stiletto?

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JulesVane wrote:Hi MT: Have you checked http://www.sharperdeals.net? There are some manual stilettos there for auction/sale now. Good luck in your search.
Thanks I haven't checked there yet. Will do that.
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Re: Manual Opening Stiletto?

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Some of the manuals ones can be flicked open. There are some assisted openers from Asia in the 9" and 11" size that work, but are not great quality.
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Thank you Tom
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Infomercial voice "But there's MORE!" :D

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Thanks George
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