Tim Zinser/RagtimeRed

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Tim Zinser/RagtimeRed

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The switchblade world lost one of the greats. Co-author of "Switchblades of Italy," Tim was an avid collector and a great guy. He was also an accomplished musician.
I believe Tim was a member here, though he had not posted in quite a while.
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Very sorry to hear that news Bill, Tim was indeed a great guy, RIP
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RIP Tim...
I will push your buttons--please pass me your switchblades first.
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Damn...Really sorry to hear
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Very sorry to hear this. Tim's contributions to our hobby were legend. He will be missed.
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May he rest in peace
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A TRUE ICON IN OUR CHOSEN HOBBY. R.I.P. TIM
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Tim helped me much in my switchblade education. He also lived in N.C. and we went to local shows and enjoyed time together both at his home and Atlanta shows. He is greatly missed.

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Sorry to hear of this loss.....
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Tim and I ho back for years .I saw him last at the Gator show and spent some time shooting the breeze with him. I am glad thatnI did.RIP RAGTIME RED
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He's wandering Maniago as we speak...
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For those that might not know, Tim went to Maniago, and along with Neal Punchard and Dan Fuller authored "Switchblades of Italy"
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So sad to read of this... I'm pretty sure he will hang in Maniago during afterlife, ensuring knifemakers do their work properly.
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