Jul 26, 2006 · The major production switchblade makers in Italy today are AGA Campolin, AKC, and Frank Beltrame (F. Beltrame also makes knives for Latama). They are all located in Maniago. Maniago is, and has been the unofficial capital of the Italian switchblade industry for …

May 6, 2022 · “Switchblade knife” does not include a knife that opens with one hand utilizing thumb pressure applied solely to the blade of the knife or a thumb stud attached to the blade, provided that the knife has a detent or other mechanism that provides resistance that must be overcome in opening the blade, or that biases the blade back toward its ...

Jun 7, 2022 · The second knife is called a "transitional". "Transitional" refers to a period of time in Italy when stiletto switchblade makers transitioned from one type of stiletto switchblade to another. I'll try and explain-Really old Italian stiletto switchblades had what is known as a "pick lock".

Mar 10, 1999 · Hello, I have no expierience at knife making or repair but I have several very nice old switchs that only need to have the spring replaced. I have very basic questions: 1. What is the best way to remove the spring retaining rivet and where …

Feb 25, 1999 · The traditional switchblade is the Italian stiletto. The blade on this swings from the side. Out the front (OTF) automatics are also sold.

Aug 16, 2014 · SOLD, SOLD! Extremely Rare 60's era ACKERMANNCHEN Slim Styled Switchblade 1960's Vintage Piece with smooth black composition handles. 3 5/8" (3 1/8" sharpened edge), Mirror polished stainless steel blade with a swedge blade grind. Tang is marked "Ackermannchen Rostfrei" on the frontside and "Patent Italy" on the backside.. Brass lined with ...

Jul 26, 2008 · Italian switchblades, that is. Stiletto-style. After 60 years of collecting and futzing with knives, I've decided that I need to waste more money, and do so on the one style of knife obviously missing from my collections... the Italian stiletto switchblade. Problem... I …

Jul 28, 2000 · RARE c.1940’s WWII Schrade Walden, NY M2 Paratrooper Switchblade w/Bail @ 4-1/8" long closed Black Peach Seed composition handle with no damage Clean inside like new Knife appears unused, unsharpened with random light spots, patina on the blade Works great, open fast locks open with minimal...

Dec 12, 2014 · Schrade Cutlery Company made "switch blade" or pushbutton knives for most of its 1904 to 1946 history. The company changed hands in late 1946 and was called Schrade Walden.

Jul 28, 2000 · Schrade Walden, NY MC-1 Paratrooper switchblade - appears unused, unsharpened Works fine, locks open firmly, slide lock works, blade tip seats below handle when closed @ 4-1/2" long closed