Dolphins Maniago Falcon 11" Italian Stiletto Ring Pull
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Dolphins Maniago Falcon 11" Italian Stiletto Ring Pull
This is a Dolphins Maniago 'Falcon' 11" Stiletto with a ring pull to release the blade from the open position. Hand made in Maniago, Italy by Alex Spadon according to Perry Knife Works, which is where I got it. This one is a left hand model with horn scales. It is very well made and works great, at least in my opinion. Also shown is Dolphins swag, a ball point pen. I got the pen from Defense Outfitters, not PKW. But it's neat.
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Re: Dolphins Maniago Falcon 11" Italian Stiletto Ring Pull
Very nice!
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Re: Dolphins Maniago Falcon 11" Italian Stiletto Ring Pull
Same knife as the AKC version of the French Cartailler Delux, but without finger guards.
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Re: Dolphins Maniago Falcon 11" Italian Stiletto Ring Pull
Certainly does share similarities...Bill DeShivs wrote: Tue May 05, 2026 6:56 pm Same knife as the AKC version of the French Cartailler Delux, but without finger guards.
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Re: Dolphins Maniago Falcon 11" Italian Stiletto Ring Pull
Nice knife Chris! Thanks for the nice comments!
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Re: Dolphins Maniago Falcon 11" Italian Stiletto Ring Pull
Nice Falcon dude! I don't have one of those but I did get one of the "Shark" models when they started making them. It was early 2024, I think.
I actually asked Francesco if they could make me a Shark in Ram's Horn. Before it shipped to the U.S. he said it took three knives to make the one Ram's Horn Shark and I might end up with the only one in the world!
I assumed they had some struggles dressing them in Ram's Horn for whatever reasons. It is a lockback so maybe it had something to do that, I don't know.
Cheers.
I actually asked Francesco if they could make me a Shark in Ram's Horn. Before it shipped to the U.S. he said it took three knives to make the one Ram's Horn Shark and I might end up with the only one in the world!
I assumed they had some struggles dressing them in Ram's Horn for whatever reasons. It is a lockback so maybe it had something to do that, I don't know.
Cheers.
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Re: Dolphins Maniago Falcon 11" Italian Stiletto Ring Pull
That brings back some memories! I have that very same Francese ring-pull!!JulesVane wrote: Tue May 05, 2026 8:37 pmCertainly does share similarities...Bill DeShivs wrote: Tue May 05, 2026 6:56 pm Same knife as the AKC version of the French Cartailler Delux, but without finger guards.
I'll have to dig it up. I bought it from NicNac/Horizon freakin' years and years ago!
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Re: Dolphins Maniago Falcon 11" Italian Stiletto Ring Pull
The AKC version was smaller8-9 inches open.
Bill DeShivs, Master Cutler
http://www.billdeshivs.com
Factory authorized repairs for:
Latama, Mauro Mario, LePre, Colonial, Kabar, Flylock, Schrade, Presto, Press Button, Hubertus, Grafrath, Kuno Ritter, Puma, AKC/AGA, Falcon.
http://www.billdeshivs.com
Factory authorized repairs for:
Latama, Mauro Mario, LePre, Colonial, Kabar, Flylock, Schrade, Presto, Press Button, Hubertus, Grafrath, Kuno Ritter, Puma, AKC/AGA, Falcon.
Re: Dolphins Maniago Falcon 11" Italian Stiletto Ring Pull
The white pearlex I shared is 9”, from 2015. I can’t remember the AKC models. And, I’m not sure if A.G.A. Campolin offered these in 11” or not. Could be.
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Re: Dolphins Maniago Falcon 11" Italian Stiletto Ring Pull
Ram's horn yes, my fave!NorthCarolinaDude wrote: Fri May 08, 2026 6:40 am Nice Falcon dude! I don't have one of those but I did get one of the "Shark" models when they started making them. It was early 2024, I think.
I actually asked Francesco if they could make me a Shark in Ram's Horn. Before it shipped to the U.S. he said it took three knives to make the one Ram's Horn Shark and I might end up with the only one in the world!
I assumed they had some struggles dressing them in Ram's Horn for whatever reasons. It is a lockback so maybe it had something to do that, I don't know.
Cheers.
Bartlow's knife isn't shabby either, quite the looker. 
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Re: Dolphins Maniago Falcon 11" Italian Stiletto Ring Pull
Ram's horn shrinks badly.
Bill DeShivs, Master Cutler
http://www.billdeshivs.com
Factory authorized repairs for:
Latama, Mauro Mario, LePre, Colonial, Kabar, Flylock, Schrade, Presto, Press Button, Hubertus, Grafrath, Kuno Ritter, Puma, AKC/AGA, Falcon.
http://www.billdeshivs.com
Factory authorized repairs for:
Latama, Mauro Mario, LePre, Colonial, Kabar, Flylock, Schrade, Presto, Press Button, Hubertus, Grafrath, Kuno Ritter, Puma, AKC/AGA, Falcon.
Re: Dolphins Maniago Falcon 11" Italian Stiletto Ring Pull
But it's still purdy!