F. Beltrame offers a 10" O.A.L. Fishtail Italian Picklock. I am considering having one sent to me (from the manufacturer) unassemebled. I would have the blade duplicated in D2 or ATS-34 steel, replace the pivot pin with one of a sturdier metal (e.g. titanium alloy.) I would then have something akin to what my father had in the 1950's, but with a blade that; a) would cut far better, b) hold a better edge, and c) be much less prone to rust.
Do I sound silly? or is this a feasible plan?
Fishtail Picklock
Exchanging the blade on an F. Beltrame "Fish'
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Exchanging the blade on an F. Beltrame "Fish'
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F P,
Your fathers knife in the 50's was most likely carbon steel. The attributes that you mentioned would be feasable except for "be much less prone to rust". The downside to carbon steel is that it is very prone to rust. One major advantage of modern stainless steel is that at least to some degree it lives uo to its name. I have spent many days at sea and am well aware of the corrosive nature of salt air / water.
If you want to be a purist and go the carbon steel route, it won't be rust resistant. The ATS-34 steel you mentioned elsewhere would be much more rust resistant, but is not authentic.
Hope this helps
Jim
Your fathers knife in the 50's was most likely carbon steel. The attributes that you mentioned would be feasable except for "be much less prone to rust". The downside to carbon steel is that it is very prone to rust. One major advantage of modern stainless steel is that at least to some degree it lives uo to its name. I have spent many days at sea and am well aware of the corrosive nature of salt air / water.
If you want to be a purist and go the carbon steel route, it won't be rust resistant. The ATS-34 steel you mentioned elsewhere would be much more rust resistant, but is not authentic.
Hope this helps
Jim
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Fishtail Picklock
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No Go!
Unfortunately, they stopped putting the Damascus blade on their "Fish." I know, I asked. The told me that it is no longer available. Damn!
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Hi Vagrant,they were the 16cm. little fish made by A.K.C. like ALL the other fish!Apparantly they only made around 320, I have not recieved mine yet but Angelo assures me they are on their way!ALL the other fish I have are great little knives,the BEST being my damasscus one!Hope this helps! 
Cheers the spotlight kid. 
Cheers the spotlight kid.