trapdoor from years past
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trapdoor from years past
In 1968 I backpacked across Europe and in Rome I discovered switchblades. When I asked where to buy them I was told to go to the parfumerie. I did and bought this trapdoor for about $7. I then went to a hardware store and bought a bunch more. What a time! I brought them back and still have them. wish I had known to buy a bunch more, but even then my budget wouldn't allow it.
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Re: trapdoor from years past
Nice!
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Re: trapdoor from years past
Sweet one!
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I was in Rome in the early 1970s. They were every where then.
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As I understand it, switchblades are now illegal in Italy, with some exceptions. what a shame!
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I believe they have been prohibited for quite a long time in Italy. Not sure about manufacturing, but I think that’s why Angelo sells from Austria.
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My friend is in law enforcement and went to Italy for work a few years back. He said he did see them in sporting goods and gun stores but you need a permit to buy them. He also heard from the local law enforcement they are still sold in tourist areas with no real fear of anyone getting arrested. They can be made for export and licensed sales.....
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My bucket list includes a trip to Maniago. At some point I need to know where to go there and what can be seen/experienced.
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Fine Italian trapdoor porkchop . 
Great to here how and where it was acquired aswell.Bet that was a backpacking trip to remember back then .
Love these knives bur one just never came up at a price I could afford .
Great to here how and where it was acquired aswell.Bet that was a backpacking trip to remember back then .
Love these knives bur one just never came up at a price I could afford .
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that's why I remember the $7 purchase price so fondly!
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Wow - very cool.
So you bought a bunch of them and still have them???
Want to double your investment?
So you bought a bunch of them and still have them???
Want to double your investment?
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I bought four switchblades, all different. I still have three of them. someone stole a 13 inch stag horn from me in college. The others are a stag 9 inch, an 11 inch BO/BC.
How I got them back home is a whole other story for another time.
How I got them back home is a whole other story for another time.