My 1st Swing Guard

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arlen
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My 1st Swing Guard

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This may be old hat to you fellows, but I just ordered my first F Beltrame Swing Guard, 28cm, bayonet blade, faux Ivory handle.
I have been reluctant because I fear that with so many moving parts, and fit that I will not be happy with how the guard aligns and possible rattle (if any).
In a week or so, I will receive my swing guard and either be happy or fit to be tied.
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Re: My 1st Swing Guard

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I love swinguards ! I Hope you get a deep sittin, tight fittin knife.

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Hope you get a knife your happy with!
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I have several FB swing guard stilettos some have perfectly fitted guards with no scissoring at all and then some aren’t as tight and have some movement. Good luck I hope your knife has excellent fit and finish.
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arlen
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Re: My 1st Swing Guard

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I received my new F Beltrame 28cm Swingguard, bayonet blade, faux ivory handle. There are several things I love about this knife: the profile and width of the blade, the girth of the handle, and the quickness of the opening action. Overall, this is a nice knife. I am going to have to learn to cultivate an appreciation for the swingguard though. I am an engineer in the surgical instrument industry and design much more intricate instruments than the swingguard mechanism.
Overall, I am happy with this knife and will now begin a search for a black acrylic version, but I already hear the call of a imitation pearl which I have spotted on the internet.

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Re: My 1st Swing Guard

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Arlen

That F. Beltrame swinguard is a truly great looking knife 8)

Glad to hear it fires well at 28cm .I love the accoustics of different swinguards on opening and i bet that large example sounds good.

You may be hooked on them now and need one of each scale type :)

Id love to buy one just like that ,or the pearl if I could risk it.

Thanks for sharing it

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Lookin' great Arlen! If I recall correctly, there was a member here that was also looking for a white pearlex swinger. Had a heck of a time finding one, but I believe he finally did from another member. Sure isn't the easiest to find, so good luck grabbing the one you found.
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