C Jul Herbertz switchblade

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LD57
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C Jul Herbertz switchblade

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This is the first switchblade I ever bought, in the early 80’s.
It has the shorter, German-spec blade, brass ear on the back front bolster and pretty nice stag scales.
Not uncommon, but for me it’s been a keeper.
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Re: C Jul Herbertz switchblade

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LD57
Thats a great example of the shorter bladed German switchblades.
The stag is killer and a red dot safety ,better than my pearlex examples for sure .
Nice looking knife

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nice C Jul, good to see you post Ian
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Nice one !!
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Re: C Jul Herbertz switchblade

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Very nice! I've always wondered why they put a blade that belongs on an 8" knife, into a 9" handle. I DO understand the German regulation on blade length, but why not just put the 8" knife blade into the appropriate 8" knife handle (so the blade fills the well, instead of being "short") ? The only reason I can think of, is a better grip on the larger handle(?). But, there's plenty of 8" knives that would fit the regulation, but not be short.
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It's likely just me but I really like it when horn yellows with age. Seems to make a piece look more classic as seen above. I'm obsessed with finding an older BW horn that's yellowed and has seen its black fade a little toward a bluish tint. I posted about that "look" before. I see it a lot in pieces over 40 years or so in age. Nevertheless, my distorted tastes aside, that piece is exquisite!

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NCDude:
Yes, when I first bought it, the edges were quite a bit lighter. It has aged nicely, I like the look.
Minimal grinding on the front side for the button and safety.
At this point, the stag is probably worth more than the rest of the knife.
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Re: C Jul Herbertz switchblade

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i have an early italian 3 pin otf etched herbertz on the blade.
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collectornutz(clixx)
Would like to see a pic of that knife if you get a chance .
Herbertz did a few nice knives imported from italy ,here is a transitional marked herberrz import I snagged marked with a 2 ,and also a catalogue page (posted by Orangeboy )showing the sizes and various scale materials .
Its a shame the germans adopted the smaller blade policy ,doesn't quite balance the knife aesthetics imho .
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i'll post a picture as soon as i get a chance.
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JulesVane wrote: Thu Oct 20, 2022 3:19 am Very nice! I've always wondered why they put a blade that belongs on an 8" knife, into a 9" handle. I DO understand the German regulation on blade length, but why not just put the 8" knife blade into the appropriate 8" knife handle (so the blade fills the well, instead of being "short") ? The only reason I can think of, is a better grip on the larger handle(?). But, there's plenty of 8" knives that would fit the regulation, but not be short.
It's in case someone, maybe with large hands, wanted a knife with a longer handle is the only logical reason. Eight-inch stilettos are available in Germany too. I figured out quickly that Germany had a restriction on blade lengths when I visited Germany the first time in 1986. I have an Othello stiletto with the short blade. What surprised me on that trip is that switchblades were banned in Switzerland. Swiss knife laws are comparable to the U.K.'s.
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The last time I was in Switzerland, a few years ago, it seemed that Swiss Army knives were for sale in every retail establishment of every kind. Thanks Matt for the info on Swiss laws, which explains why I never saw one switchblade. Interesting that the knife laws are so restrictive given the legendary Swiss gun culture.

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Jim,
I thought it interesting considering the Swiss gun culture too, but then again, look at the U.S. Until recent years, there were many states that had lenient gun laws that completely banned switchblades. I guess knives are just scary to politicians and until Knife Rights and AKTI, there weren't any organizations that tried to stop or repeal knife bans. Hopefully, the Federal Switchblade Act is going to be ruled unconstitutional because Knife Rights has filed a federal lawsuit.
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Here in Kentucky, switchblades are covered under the ccdw statute. A permit to carry is not merely to carry a gun, but any "deadly weapon". Switchblades are even legal to carry without the permit as long as they are not "concealed", meaning a pocket clip or belt pouch renders it unconcealed by law. The recent enaction of constitutional carry means that if it's legal for you to own, it's legal for you to carry, openly or concealed, with or without a permit. I have kept my permit current because of frequent travel to Ohio. They now also have constitutional carry, but I'm unsure of their laws regarding switchblades so I'll limit myself to "just" a pistol when crossing the river.
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Luke you are so lucky in the US .

When I cross the river here I debate between a larger pencil sharpener or a heavier bunch of keys for protection :)
My country is so fxxkd up that it has disarmed us all so we can't do a thing about the shit that they constantly pile upon us .
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