Here is something that I find interesting: The Switch' Generation model (manuf. 2005?)made by Frank Beltrame. The scales are attached with screws. The scales are ABS instead of acrylic. The bolsters are zinc alloy instead of SS or titanium.
The different scales offered in these models (21 & 23cm) would seem to make this model very collectible.
Was the knife worth a darn?
F Beltrame Switch'-generation model
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F Beltrame Switch'-generation model
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arlen
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Re: F Beltrame Switch' model
Here's a couple examples of recently sold. Not sure if the same, but they have the screwed in scales...
http://www.sharperdeals.net/index.php?m ... or-1-price
http://www.sharperdeals.net/index.php?m ... or-1-price
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Re: F Beltrame Switch'-generation model
Those were originally sold as kits. Not long ago they sold for about $40. To $50.00
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Re: F Beltrame Switch'-generation model
i belive these were the lower end of franks line.
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Re: F Beltrame Switch'-generation model
They were considered the "base" model from Frank Beltrame. That doesn't mean that they were of poor construction, they were their "no frills" model.
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Re: F Beltrame Switch'-generation model
The liners/bolsters are cast of Zamak zinc alloy and then plated. The mechanical construction differs considerably from the regular stilettos.
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Re: F Beltrame Switch'-generation model
Well, this input has convinced me that this model is not a collectible item. The zinc alloy concerns me more than anything. I like to collect quality items and avoid "example" items such as China made, etc. To me, the Switch'-generation model would fall into the "example" category.
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arlen
arlen
Re: F Beltrame Switch'-generation model
They are similar to the key chain kits, but much larger.
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Re: F Beltrame Switch'-generation model
Its mostly a starter knife for those just getting into the hobby.