Switchblade ID help needed
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Switchblade ID help needed
I found this beautiful knife a couple years ago at a pawn shop, and it has been my pride and joy ever since.
However, I know nothing about it. Can anyone shed some light on it for me?
However, I know nothing about it. Can anyone shed some light on it for me?
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"Looks Like" a 9" Walt's Classic Flatguard Picklock Flat Button Dagger Grind that's had filework done to it. Brazilian Horn scales. I can't tell you what year. "Looks Like" I wish it were mine! lol...
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Thanks for the info, JulesVane!
Is this a newer knife or older? How much would this thing be worth?
I tried looking up the info you gave, but couldn't find much.
Is this a newer knife or older? How much would this thing be worth?
I tried looking up the info you gave, but couldn't find much.
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It looks like one of the older knives roughly 2010ish. Frank B may have made that size for Walt. The filework on the spring looks original the lines on the blade look custom.
We have members here who can give you more accurate info than I. I’m pretty sure the flat button was made before my examples from 2011.
We have members here who can give you more accurate info than I. I’m pretty sure the flat button was made before my examples from 2011.
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Why don't you ask Latama? Since it's their knife, I'm sure Walt can tell you all about it.
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Is it 9 inches or 11 inches when open? It is a flatguard picklock, which is fairly rare, and the dagger blade is unusual. The others pictured are bolster release, more common/newer. Nice find.
Thom
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As Bill stated above, Walt is a super nice guy, and if you sent him these pics to the site Bill provided, I too am sure he will help. If you DO find a price, I know I, for one, would possibly be interested. Keep us posted please. I'm interested to know info as well.DalyTek wrote:Thanks for the info, JulesVane!
Is this a newer knife or older? How much would this thing be worth?
I tried looking up the info you gave, but couldn't find much.
BTW: A 12 year member and 17 posts? Been on vacation? lol
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John, yours also appear to have another marking on the tang that is missing on mine. Don't know if that is relevant or not.
Bill DeShivs, thanks for the advice! I have reached out to Latama.
Thom, this one is a 9"
Bill DeShivs, thanks for the advice! I have reached out to Latama.
Thom, this one is a 9"
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DalyTek,
That is the first 9" Walt's flatguard I have seen. They were made before I started collecting. Pre 2010. Also first dagger bladed flatguard I have seen. If you do contact Walt, let us know what he says. Like JV I would be interested if you want to part with it. Unless you need money I would keep it. Here is a picture of my Walt's Latama collection.
BTW the extra stamp is a Italian Quality mark. Not a big deal.
Thom
That is the first 9" Walt's flatguard I have seen. They were made before I started collecting. Pre 2010. Also first dagger bladed flatguard I have seen. If you do contact Walt, let us know what he says. Like JV I would be interested if you want to part with it. Unless you need money I would keep it. Here is a picture of my Walt's Latama collection.
BTW the extra stamp is a Italian Quality mark. Not a big deal.
Thom
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Beautiful collection of Walt's Thom. I foresee new additions in the very near future!
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lol, On the way. Actually have a few new additions since that pic
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Thom your collection is simply outstanding!!!!
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Thanks John, JV. I was just looking on internet and saw this:
http://www.warrenstreet.com/LATAMA/WaltsFlatGuard.html
These are all 11"
http://www.warrenstreet.com/LATAMA/WaltsFlatGuard.html
These are all 11"
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DalyThek
That's a real lovely looking Walt's ,love the dagger blade and the horn .
Real pretty looking knife you found.
Congrats
Jeez Thom
What a beautiful collection and display
Congrats to you aswell you have been very busy
gravknife
That's a real lovely looking Walt's ,love the dagger blade and the horn .
Real pretty looking knife you found.
Congrats
Jeez Thom
What a beautiful collection and display
Congrats to you aswell you have been very busy
gravknife
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Cool Thom! The prices weren't bad back in '07- '08. Were they the last years Walt's Flatguard Picklocks were available?thom wrote:Thanks John, JV. I was just looking on internet and saw this:
http://www.warrenstreet.com/LATAMA/WaltsFlatGuard.html
These are all 11"
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