Frank Beltrame hole in the blade
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Frank Beltrame hole in the blade
Hello
I just received a f11inch frank Beltrame stiletto, that instead of an indent in the blade for the button, have a hole in the blade. Is this the new standard?
When did this change happen? the blade is also a little bit beefier than on my other 11inchers. any input is appreciated.
TMD
I just received a f11inch frank Beltrame stiletto, that instead of an indent in the blade for the button, have a hole in the blade. Is this the new standard?
When did this change happen? the blade is also a little bit beefier than on my other 11inchers. any input is appreciated.
TMD
Re: Frank Beltrame hole in the blade
Definitely got noticed just this year.
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Re: Frank Beltrame hole in the blade
Yes started this year. At first I wondered if they were knock offs as the Asian models normally had this feature, but they are Franks. I have not handled them, and I see you say the blade is thicker?
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Re: Frank Beltrame hole in the blade
huh. you mean it's drilled all the way through? that is strange. pics?
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Re: Frank Beltrame hole in the blade
Yes mine has that same hole drilled all the way through. I just bought a brand new one like you, same thing. Its definitely a Frankie B the quality is really nice! no blade play, it’s very straight. I really can’t notice any difference whatsoever, only from an aesthetic point of view!
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Re: Frank Beltrame hole in the blade
Yes you are right, the quality is very high and the lockup and straightness is great, I just found it a little bit weird with the design change.
Thanks for your input!
Thanks for your input!
Re: Frank Beltrame hole in the blade
Is the one on the left an older FB? Also is the one on left nickel silver? I sold my older FB’s , like an idiot, but I think one of my older ones had a hole straight through.
Also is the one on left a pick lock?
Thom
Also is the one on left a pick lock?
Thom
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Re: Frank Beltrame hole in the blade
Kind of tough to tell, I'd ask you to hold it up to the light but I guess there's no reason to lie about something like this lol maybe they've improvised some way of buffing them automatically whilst strung on a line or something lol
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Re: Frank Beltrame hole in the blade
Here's a closer shot. Apparently on all new Frank Beltrame stilettos and swinguards alike....Luke_of_Mass wrote: ↑Sun Oct 11, 2020 2:40 am Kind of tough to tell, I'd ask you to hold it up to the light but I guess there's no reason to lie about something like this lol maybe they've improvised some way of buffing them automatically whilst strung on a line or something lol
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Re: Frank Beltrame hole in the blade
Yes they are both Frank Beltrame, wanted to show the older narrower blade, I believe the left one is nickel silver and yes the left one is a picklock.
TMD
Re: Frank Beltrame hole in the blade
Some very trust worthy sellers are showing the new models on FB and the normal stiletto's and swing guards all have the new whole through the blade now....Strange
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Re: Frank Beltrame hole in the blade
Not sure I like it, I wonder if he will do it to Walt's stuff... Luckily I'm pretty much done collecting things from Frank, got everything I want, basically - unless more 9inch picklocks turn up somewhere at a price reasonable enough for a pauper like me - both of which are highly unlikely.
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Re: Frank Beltrame hole in the blade
I like the older models better also. I’m not a big fan of the hole but at least it’s still great Frank B quality. I only have a few of the older Frank B, but they are extremely collectable!Luke_of_Mass wrote: ↑Sun Oct 11, 2020 1:48 pm Not sure I like it, I wonder if he will do it to Walt's stuff... Luckily I'm pretty much done collecting things from Frank, got everything I want, basically - unless more 9inch picklocks turn up somewhere at a price reasonable enough for a pauper like me - both of which are highly unlikely.
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Re: Frank Beltrame hole in the blade
i'm thinkin that the thru hole is to speed production, so you dont have to set a depth stop for the not thru hole.
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