Greetings, Mr. Arthas-
Do not be mislead by the cast of characters herein! A swedge is whatcha' get whence your pals, neighbors, or the general public robustly lifts most of your body weight upwards by the waistband of yer underpants. Very popular in France, where they have a lil' theme song to accompany the event- 'I've seen London, I've seen France'... Also that is why the French always shout - 'Wee, wee, wee!.
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AS ever,
Your ol' pal,
Wally J. Corpse
P.S. Howabout a Doofus Emeritus commemorative auto custom, say with a shiny one inch blunted blade?
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Wally J. Corpse
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There are some fine ganzmetal knives in your museum, especially those fine Bonsa and Wingen knives.
It's probably too expensive, but those old engine turned knives had a crisp elegance, a stark, mechanical beauty that I miss.
Last vestige is the Taiwan gravity knife, and I doubt we'll see any more of those again.
Your site brought back many memories, thank you!
It's probably too expensive, but those old engine turned knives had a crisp elegance, a stark, mechanical beauty that I miss.
Last vestige is the Taiwan gravity knife, and I doubt we'll see any more of those again.
Your site brought back many memories, thank you!
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Fishtail Picklock
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Your "Leverauto" prototype!Bill DeShivs wrote:Krakenten
That has already been done. It's called the Leveretto and the prototype is shown on my web site.
OAL: either 5" or a larger 7" (pereferably 5".) This is for the sake of easy carry.
I saved the image to my computer! Would you please make it with a 440C, ATS-34, or an option of a D2 (air-hardened tool steel)
440C : MSRP, $65.00
ATS-34: MSRP, $110.00
D2: MSRP: 145.00
That would be THE definitive "working" Italian auto!
P.S. It should have a "full-bellied" clip point blade. and and deactivator for the auto. That, and a nail nick (when its used as a non-auto.)
That should do it!
Scott
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Look on the SKM site at the "Tactical Leverletto."
I am NOT attempting to hijack this thread. I just wanted to point out that several of these ideas have already been spoken for.
Look on the SKM site at the "Tactical Leverletto."
I am NOT attempting to hijack this thread. I just wanted to point out that several of these ideas have already been spoken for.
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IF we are talking a [somewhat] Stiletto style, the clip point used on the manual ones is a good design 
Guards have to go, they have no purpose [or usefulness] on a "pocket knife" The manual/auto option is a GREAT idea 
IF it could be designed to work by means of a 3 position safety [off/on/manual] that would be awesome 
This can be VERY undesirable
so NO guards PLEASE !!
Guards have to go, they have no purpose [or usefulness] on a "pocket knife" The manual/auto option is a GREAT idea IF it could be designed to work by means of a 3 position safety [off/on/manual] that would be awesome This can be VERY undesirable
so NO guards PLEASE !!-
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I will add my thoughts, although I can not be too specific.
Any button knife will require a safety. Releasing a safety and pushing a button requires 2 separate actions.
Lever locks are as simple as the modern plunge lock, and considerably stronger. They require no safety.
Properly designed sliding button autos (flylock type) require no safety.
Aluminum handles are nice. Different handle scales could be offered, and if attached with screws-handles could be interchangeable.
A pocket clip option would be nice.
Small size is good. 7-10 CM closed.
Good steel. AUS 8 is a very good steel for a work knife.
Screw construction is a must, for various reasons.
That's my input (without a commission, anyway!)
Any button knife will require a safety. Releasing a safety and pushing a button requires 2 separate actions.
Lever locks are as simple as the modern plunge lock, and considerably stronger. They require no safety.
Properly designed sliding button autos (flylock type) require no safety.
Aluminum handles are nice. Different handle scales could be offered, and if attached with screws-handles could be interchangeable.
A pocket clip option would be nice.
Small size is good. 7-10 CM closed.
Good steel. AUS 8 is a very good steel for a work knife.
Screw construction is a must, for various reasons.
That's my input (without a commission, anyway!)
Bill DeShivs, Master Cutler
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I consulted a few references last night(including the Necronomicon and How to Make Friends and Influence People), and thought deeply.
When I woke up from thinking deeply, I spent a little time imagining what such a knife might be like.
And it hit me that it might not need scales at all.
The Cold Steel catalogue has a milled finish grip on their Jacob's Ladder knife, so it can still be done(though I understand that the knife is less than satisfactory, never saw one, don't know).
So, why not the Leverauto with no scales at all, just thick steel sides, nicely milled and polished, the knife assembled with some sort of fillister head screws.
No scales to break or loosen, no liners to have gaps, a little Loc-Tite to keep it snug, and Bob's your Uncle.
(wottabouta triple action knife? Opens automaticly, opens with a flick of the wrist or opens manually, nice and slow so as not to alarm timid folk?)
When I woke up from thinking deeply, I spent a little time imagining what such a knife might be like.
And it hit me that it might not need scales at all.
The Cold Steel catalogue has a milled finish grip on their Jacob's Ladder knife, so it can still be done(though I understand that the knife is less than satisfactory, never saw one, don't know).
So, why not the Leverauto with no scales at all, just thick steel sides, nicely milled and polished, the knife assembled with some sort of fillister head screws.
No scales to break or loosen, no liners to have gaps, a little Loc-Tite to keep it snug, and Bob's your Uncle.
(wottabouta triple action knife? Opens automaticly, opens with a flick of the wrist or opens manually, nice and slow so as not to alarm timid folk?)
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Those of us who are correct handed use the middle finger for the safety and index finger for the buttonBill DeShivs wrote:I will add my thoughts, although I can not be too specific.
Any button knife will require a safety. Releasing a safety and pushing a button requires 2 separate actions.
[very fast] But, I sometimes forget about the funny handed people 
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I don't design knives for SKM!The Leverletto, Leverauto, and Leveretto were designed for another company.
I don't design knives for SKM!The Leverletto, Leverauto, and Leveretto were designed for another company.
Bill DeShivs, Master Cutler
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Fishtail Picklock
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Dear Bill: If you would consider putting a hunting clip-style blade (a-la SKM's lever hunter on a Sigfried-style handle.) The knife would sell as a pocket auto by the barrel!
The only other alteration that I would ask you to make, is that the steel compsition of the blade be a bit harder. (AUS-8 or forged 440C. The latter is what Buck uses in their 110 Folding Hunter.) This would provide the knife with a "non-threatening" profile, and ensure its utility.
Back to the "good old days."
Scott
The only other alteration that I would ask you to make, is that the steel compsition of the blade be a bit harder. (AUS-8 or forged 440C. The latter is what Buck uses in their 110 Folding Hunter.) This would provide the knife with a "non-threatening" profile, and ensure its utility.
Back to the "good old days."
Scott
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Bill DeShivs
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PLEASE DO NOT DISCUSS MY DESIGNS ON THIS THREAD!
I design for a different company than our host.
I design for a different company than our host.
Bill DeShivs, Master Cutler
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Latama, Mauro Mario, LePre, Colonial, Kabar, Flylock, Schrade Cut Co., Presto, Press Button, Hubertus, Grafrath, Kuno Ritter knives, Puma, Burrell Cutlery.
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LMAOVagrant wrote:Those of us who are correct handed use the middle finger for the safety and index finger for the buttonBill DeShivs wrote:I will add my thoughts, although I can not be too specific.
Any button knife will require a safety. Releasing a safety and pushing a button requires 2 separate actions.
....them "funny handed" people do have some strange ideas huh AL....Bill, What about flush buttons? Hey, I like levers too, but flush buttons done right, don't get fired accidently too easily either. The slide safety is a problem area IMO.
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Ooops! I am indeed, sorry.
No impropriety intended, good sir. You have my most humble of apologies. Please forgive me.
Scott
Scott