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Giant switchblade
I just obtained an ASTOR switchblade that measures just over 36" in length fully opened... It is made exactly like my smaller one... Anybody know the story on this thing? Thanks
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If you can post pictures, I can probably tell you as much as anyone can.
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Photos will be very helpful.
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Monster 37 inch switchblade
Yes... I am quite certain this is an Italian picklock manufactured in Italy.... possibly by Latama. It was made as a display knife for use in retail knife shops. More exact information may be obtained by contacting the Latama Knifeworks here: www.latama.net/the Newsletter. Or go to the Latama website. On the left hand side of the site you will find a link for copies, old backissues of the newsletter. The issue you are looking for is a backissue... Latama ... The Newsletter Volume 8 number one. It is listed as available on their website... left side of page... scroll down... you will see it listed there and mentions a 36-1/2 inch "displaypicklock" I believe this newsletter will answer your questions... but you will have to purchase a copy of it. HAPPY COLLECTING... flickman. PS. FEEL FREE TO HIT ME BACK ON THIS. Mike. te in
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Monster 37 inch switchblade
Sorry for the bad link... try thus one: www.latama.net/theNewsletter
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Monster 37 inch switchblade
Well fooey! Try this link... www.latama.net This is their home page. Just underneath the Latama logo you will see a link for: Newsletter. Click that and scroll down to Volume 8 number 1. Mike.
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Your knife wasn't made by Latama. Many of the display knives were made by Venier.
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Giant switchblade
Hi Bill, when I saw your name on this forum... I was quite pleasantly surprised. I have 6 of your pretty little leverlettos. And a great deal of respect for you! Nice! Bill, I have email from Walter Halucha, regarding this knife. Can you please tell me how to post photographs on this website? If I could figure this out I believe we can stop the controversy once and for all. I have photographs from Walter that I believe will confirm that Latama did actually make this knife if I can figure out how to post these pictures maybe you can help me with this.
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Giant switchblade
Bill, please excuse me. But I am new to this forum. Just learning. I am trying to post a photograph of the knife in question right now. Wish me luck!
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Giant switchblade
Wow! it actually worked! Take a look at these photos Bill, and get back up with me please... I am asking for a reply. flickman
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What do pictures of Walter's knife have to do with your knife? Walter's knife was made by Venier for Latama. Latama was an importer.
The Latama display knife looks nothing like an Astor stiletto. Send your pictures to billdeshivs@billdeshivs.com and I'll post them for you. Last edited by Bill DeShivs; 01-20-2016 at 09:47 PM. |
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