Finding knives in England
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Finding knives in England
Hello everyone
Being one of only a couple of Englishmen including gravknife Ian, there must be a lot of vintage Italian stilettos knocking about in England but it’s just finding them.
Every time I mention flick knives to anyone that might know where to find them they look at me like I’m strange and dangerous, I understand the reason why because knife crime is bad here but I don’t think these criminals want to collect beautifully made hand crafted knives I’m sure a rusty screwdriver or a kitchen knife is what they’ll go for.
Anyway if any of you American chaps know of any leads we could follow up on would be much appreciated.
Thanks
Joe
Also a little pic of my romo just like the one in the book
Being one of only a couple of Englishmen including gravknife Ian, there must be a lot of vintage Italian stilettos knocking about in England but it’s just finding them.
Every time I mention flick knives to anyone that might know where to find them they look at me like I’m strange and dangerous, I understand the reason why because knife crime is bad here but I don’t think these criminals want to collect beautifully made hand crafted knives I’m sure a rusty screwdriver or a kitchen knife is what they’ll go for.
Anyway if any of you American chaps know of any leads we could follow up on would be much appreciated.
Thanks
Joe
Also a little pic of my romo just like the one in the book
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Nice knife and good luck, you'll probably need it.
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Yes, Ian has been a very valuable asset and friend to this forum and has told us the terrible state of collecting availability over there. We often forget how truly lucky we are here. Wish I could help and wish you good luck in your searches.
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Hi JulesVane
Beautiful knife mate, yeah it’s really hard over here I’m sure lots exist but it’s just finding them, thanks for showing your romo and thanks for the reply
Beautiful knife mate, yeah it’s really hard over here I’m sure lots exist but it’s just finding them, thanks for showing your romo and thanks for the reply
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I hear they have bins full of knives in London!
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Ha ha yeah they do Bill but mostly crap ones ha ha
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Great looking Romo's!
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Joe and Chris your knives are wicked beautiful. I’d say they look better than the example in the book. I’m a big fan of ram scales stilettos. Way cool!!!
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Thanks John
It’s just finding more now it’s been a lucky start for me collecting
It’s just finding more now it’s been a lucky start for me collecting
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You’re very welcome!Lucentcrow wrote:Thanks John
It’s just finding more now it’s been a lucky start for me collecting
Have you tried the “knifeshop” in Austria? They feature new and old knives.
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I haven’t mate I’ll give that a go thanks again
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Thanks for posting. Nice knife and good luck.
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Cheers georgegroot
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Or try the antique section on 3K Knives. They deliver fast.
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Back in the day I remember Spotlightkid saying he take a vacation to France, something about going through the tunnel. He seemed to find a lot of knives there. Maybe you could try searching some of the old English members and get some ideas.
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