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lcb369
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Post by lcb369 »

Goal:
> I would like to find some of the knives I had previously owned. As far as
> "serious" collecting I still am not sure; guess I am just trying to relive
> the past for now.
>
> Collecting:
> I am looking for the following:
>
> Small (maybe 2 1/4" max blade) OTF with a blue plastic handle. Dual
action,
> rather thin blade. The lettering on the handle was Micro or Mini (white
> letters)...not sure which. Don't know who made it either. Had one about 8
> years ago.
>
> Folding type Switchblade From about 1956 or so: Manufacturer = Imperial (I
> remember that), curved type handle-not straight, Button was circular with
> straight sides. Knife had a sliding safety button but did not have a
> "holding device on the back for the blade. Also the handle was sort of a
red
> maroon with (I think) gold stripes. When that one broke I bought a "pearl"
> handle one.
>
> Do you know of anyone who knows where I could find the above mentioned switchblades?
> In the early '50s :?: I also used "heavy" switchblades for work. I think they were of German manufacturer; they
> seemed very sturdy, wide blade and definitely of lever type
> construction...good work knife. Does anyone know of a source to find knives from that era?
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Post by Bill DeShivs »

Try http://www.bladeauction.com for the antiques, and http://www.skm.to for the mini OTF (though not in blue.)
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PM me re. the Imperial
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Post by stepdaddy »

Welcome LCB369.

Are you a Liquor Control Board Officer? Please let us know we're all wondering. Can you get us free booze that is going to be destroyed? Free booze can sway information sharing in your favor!


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Post by Snapdagger »

Greetings, and welcome!
The candy stripe and pearloid Imperials were also stamped "Hammer" and in Switchbladeland are commonly refered to as "toothpicks". After our friend Missaman fixes you up with the candy stripe, go to http://www.bladeauction.com and click on "antique knives". There is a fine looking white pearloid Hammer on auction as we speak. Happy hunting!

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Post by Snapdagger »

Sorry Mr. Deshivs,
Just not paying attention tonight, I didn't notice that you had already sent the gentleman in the right direction.
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lcb369 wrote:Goal:
> I would like to find some of the knives I had previously owned. As far as
> "serious" collecting I still am not sure; guess I am just trying to relive
> the past for now.
>
> Collecting:
> I am looking for the following:
>
> Small (maybe 2 1/4" max blade) OTF with a blue plastic handle. Dual
action,
> rather thin blade. The lettering on the handle was Micro or Mini (white
> letters)...not sure which. Don't know who made it either. Had one about 8
> years ago.
>
> Folding type Switchblade From about 1956 or so: Manufacturer = Imperial (I
> remember that), curved type handle-not straight, Button was circular with
> straight sides. Knife had a sliding safety button but did not have a
> "holding device on the back for the blade. Also the handle was sort of a
red
> maroon with (I think) gold stripes. When that one broke I bought a "pearl"
> handle one.
>
> Do you know of anyone who knows where I could find the above mentioned switchblades?
> In the early '50s :?: I also used "heavy" switchblades for work. I think they were of German manufacturer; they
> seemed very sturdy, wide blade and definitely of lever type
> construction...good work knife. Does anyone know of a source to find knives from that era?
Welcome
If the handle on the OTF [front opening] was by any chance aluminum, it could be the Mingon. SKM still sells those although blue is no longer available. Black, Red, and Green are still made.
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Post by Roccomo »

missaman,

I'm travelin' down the road an I'm Flirtin' with disaster I got my pedal to the floor but my life is running faster. Im outta money, outta hope, it looks like self destruction, how much more can we take with all this corruption....

If you can sing this I can play the guitar part...
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Roccomo wrote:missaman,

I'm travelin' down the road an I'm Flirtin' with disaster I got my pedal to the floor but my life is running faster. Im outta money, outta hope, it looks like self destruction, how much more can we take with all this corruption....

If you can sing this I can play the guitar part...
Yes sir I could sing it but I might cause a panic how about "gunsmoke on the horizon"??? :D :D
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Post by Roccomo »

missaman,

If you can sing it I'll play it. I just happen to be a big Molly Hatchet fan and I play Flirtin' With Disaster all the time because the guitar part is so damn cool.
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Post by STAGNUT »

the red with gold stripes was either an imperial or hammer brand. i suspect the german lever was a hubertus email me at f250sdwc@hotmail if you are not already hooked up
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