Soviet/Russian Switchblade Automatic Knives

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Michaelz
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Soviet/Russian Switchblade Automatic Knives

Post by Michaelz »

In this topic I want to discuss knives made in USSR or ex_Soviet countries like Ukraine, Belarus, Armenia etc.
Those handmade knives are usually very quality. Mainly made in prisons. Or by people who have such expirience.
A lot of people have asked me before how was it is possible to make it while you in jail?

Well many Soviet prisons had a mini plants on their facilities where people were making things like kitchenware.
So they had a equipment and materials to make a automatic knives which is very popular in certain circles.

I sell such knives.
Everyone is welcome to post a knives of such category.

REVIEWS on sold knives:
Dave Sause http://www.talkblade.info/viewtopic.php ... 18#p268518
Ian Bellis http://www.talkblade.info/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=24130
Attila Yildiz http://www.talkblade.info/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=24620

BEST KNIVES SOLD IN 2015-16
https://youtu.be/HfQHXzsWA2c


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gravknife
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Re: Soviet/Russian Switchblade Automatic Knives

Post by gravknife »

Lovely knives.
The bottom one is my personal favourite, it's like an italian vendetta knife.
I'd love to have an example in my collection,as each knife would be unique.Imagine the time and effort gathering parts and making springs etc,then shaping the blades, ... A lot of time and effort to each knife.
I'd love to buy one!
Great collection, thanks for sharing
Regards. Ian
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big_slim
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Re: Soviet/Russian Switchblade Automatic Knives

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Man, those are some cool looking knives! That swing guard with the asymmetrical guard and sort of tanto style blade looks downright scary.
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Re: Soviet/Russian Switchblade Automatic Knives

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Hello Michaelz,

Those knives look amazing. The only one that looks like it was made in prison is the swing guard knife with the reverse tanto blade.

What did those knives sell for? I hope the price is right. I'd like to add one to my collection.

I can't wait to see what your friends come up with.

John
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Re: Soviet/Russian Switchblade Automatic Knives

Post by whippersnapper »

Interesting and different!
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Re: Soviet/Russian Switchblade Automatic Knives

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Thank You everybody for tuning in! Right now I'm preparing for the next selling session.
I should have a 3-4 knives more this month.
To John: it sells in range between $50-150 including free shipping from Ukraine.
Is anybody else have something like this in their Collection?
Here is more pictures from my SOLD archive:
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Re: Soviet/Russian Switchblade Automatic Knives

Post by Michaelz »

Also here is my video of knife sold last month.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QgkWFRrir3U

If you guys interested I can post some videos here from other people.
You don't really need to know Russian to understand what you see.
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Re: Soviet/Russian Switchblade Automatic Knives

Post by john »

Thank you for your speedy reply. Pricing is good. Hopefully I will see something I like from the next group of knives, if not this time next time.
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gravknife
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Re: Soviet/Russian Switchblade Automatic Knives

Post by gravknife »

Would you ship to the UK, Michaelz.
If you did begin selling these in the near future.
I'd be interested if this was possible.
I'd like one.
Thanks Ian
Michaelz
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Re: Soviet/Russian Switchblade Automatic Knives

Post by Michaelz »

gravknife wrote:Would you ship to the UK, Michaelz.
If you did begin selling these in the near future.
I'd be interested if this was possible.
I'd like one.
Thanks Ian
Sure. I can ship to any country. Shipping cost is basically same.
roostershooter
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Re: Soviet/Russian Switchblade Automatic Knives

Post by roostershooter »

I would also be interested in an example similar to what the 13th knife down in the photo sequence looks like. Cool looking knives!
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Re: Soviet/Russian Switchblade Automatic Knives

Post by Michaelz »

This what I have right now! Great Automatic knife $90
23 cm total
10 cm blade

Handle made from ebonite. Very strong opening mechanism.
One of the best I ever had.

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gravknife
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Re: Soviet/Russian Switchblade Automatic Knives

Post by gravknife »

When approximately does this date from Michaelz,?
I may be interested, give me until tomorrow,, I like it and have never seen these for sale,especially where I live.
I will pm you.

Thanks Ian
Michaelz
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Re: Soviet/Russian Switchblade Automatic Knives

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gravknife wrote:When approximately does this date from Michaelz,?
I may be interested, give me until tomorrow,, I like it and have never seen these for sale,especially where I live.
I will pm you.

Thanks Ian
Seems like from 90's. Definitely not 60-70's.
Can't say much of background in this case.
But the shape is great.
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Re: Soviet/Russian Switchblade Automatic Knives

Post by Michaelz »

Here is another one!
Very old prison knife (60's) metal is polished so now it looks like brand new.
20.5 cm total, 9 cm blade.
Original spring is still on. After some care works pretty well.

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