Italian stiletto switch blade, differences in the cheap, collectable, and the desirable
ฝัง
- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 30 ม.ค. 2017
- If you want the best and the most desirable Italian stiletto switch blade or just want to start a collection off at a low level here is some helpful info. Brad has been collecting and selling for many years and gives a would be collector some advice.
![เปิดบ้านสุดหรู "เเจ็ค the ghost" ลั่นถ้าป๋องกพลลำบากผมเลี้ยงเอง!! l [Nickynachat]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/1xbW4vULqGc/mqdefault.jpg)
And to think, in the 50's you could get a stiletto switchblade in new york for about 98 cents which is probably around the equivalent of 10 bucks today. LOL!
Todays prices are way too high...
@@ajkulamig-2945 Yes, thanks central bankers.
@@FerventReminder and biden/democratic voters
@@iamshredder3587 ^^agitprop victim
@@iamshredder3587you sir are stupid. I've been collecting knives for decades and you think those prices dropped when Republicans were in office? Dwight Eisenhower was in office when this law was passed. Just shut up a little so people don't figure out how dumb you are. And I am a voting Republican of 29 years.
Very neat. I'm a knifemaker enthusiast and have made a few of these over the years, and I tell you they're quite a tricky design to get right. And fiddly.
Especially designing and making from scratch without even so much as a reference model.
Luckily I ended up getting some blueprints/templates that came with detailed instructions and video tutorial or else I probably would've never got the first one finished haha.
Easier after doing a few but still quite fiddly. Very cool though and quite rewarding when they come out well.
My AGA Campolin 9” swing guard came in the mail today and it does not disappoint
if you dont mind me asking where did you get it?
@@JJ-nz8nb I think it was Blade HQ
beautiful!
nostalgia 1st class them fifties era. picklock era
Over the years I have accumulated 3 relatively good quality Italian stiletto switchblades. They appear to be of good quality and are larger knives, somewhat impractical to carry. I have cleaned them, oiled them and lightly covered them with gun oil, wrapped them and stored them in an open position in tube mailers. If I were to even consider carrying a knife here in Florida I would only carry a fixed bladed knife since, for all practical purposes, these kinds of knives are largely for stabbing and not really for slicing. For self defense I would carry my Glock or Sig for multiple reasons. I was told by a highway patrolman that my concealed carry license would allow me to carry such knives.
Yes, while it is legal to own as well as carry an automatic knife in Florida there could be an issue with it being a "weapon". A concealed carry permit covers more than guns.
@@leroiprice1586 I had a Florida Highway patrolman tell me that if I had a CCW I could carry an automatic knife. This is something that I doubt that I would do since I keep a Glock 23 close at hand
@@stephenmartin9393 The point is, you can carry both.
@@stephenmartin9393 automatic knives are hella useful to carry for a lot more than as a weapon though. I find the ability to open quickly one handed with little effort to be very useful myself. And kinda find the idea that they're just for self defence or whatever to play more into the silly idea that they're killer knives and somehow more dangerous than other knives which got them banned so many places, just cause the bad guys carried them in movies or whatever.
And our governments don't need any more help in trying to ban us from stuff
I've got two of the cheap ones. Not too bad for the price and they work good as letter openers
Top notch switchblades. Thanks.
Nice knives, I have two vintage picklocks, an 11" Rosco and an 11" Romo, ope to find more. Really seeking a 13" Rosco, that was my first switchblade, a neighbor gave it to me when I was 15, but it vanished in the mists of time.
Fantastic, thanks for sharing this
I had a Chinese counterfeit AKC bolster release switchblade with pearlex handles. The knife dealers at the gunshows can't even tell the difference! And these guys sell knives for a living lol.
How do you tell if it’s a Chinese counterfeit?
@@cloroxbleach8676 You have to research the hell out of the different brands and models of knives you plan to buy. Online internet website research is the key to gathering knife knowledge. On AKCs you can usually tell by the etched logos, what models are selling on legit websites and which ones are being coppied on DHGate or Alexipress. Also by what models are still being made and which ones are copies of old out of production models. But most of all is to make sure you take time to research the knife you're wanting to buy before you buy it. That's the only way to keep from getting conned.
I was at a knife store and saw a counterfeit Chinese AKC. The person working there didn't even know it was. The $83 price tag was a good indicator it was fake, but upon further inspection, the pakawood handle was a give away. That is typical on a counterfeit. Counterfeits typically have very cheaply made handles the real ones typically have real horn or bone handles. Or the wood is good quality and texture. Also a good indicator is that the AKC logo on a real one is typically stamped, and on the fakes it is etched. Again it is very hard to see. The fake ones have perfect etching, like the logo almost looks too good. On the real ones, believe it or not the stamp is less than perfect and not always centered properly. This is typical of a true handmade knife, there are imperfections.
The switchblade act is unconstitutional just like the NFA! 😠 Another example of good people being unfairly punished for the actions of a few criminals.
Criminals in movies
My dad used to call his stiletto his Tennessee boxing glove .
I've got a Split realese Mangano , 100% horn, finish is 100% authentic, had it for years, still rips open with lightning speed
"Fit and Finish" means older Italian knives have a "perimeter grind" where the assembled knife was polished on an emery wheel to sand down the liners and bolsters to be even. . .modern knives are simply pinned together, and the bolsters overhang the knife liners. . . Also Knife collectors say "Walk and Talk" meaning how does it feel locked open and what does it sound like when activated.
Interesting. I'll look for that.
I was just at an antique store in northern Arizona and noticed a white one being sold for $78 I didn’t know anything about knives but it looked so cool with the white handle so I purchased it and I’m sure glad I did something.
Any cool looking knife likely worth $78.
@@leroiprice1586 What are the difference between the 50's and the Frank Beltrame made today?
Good video to share
I have a Chinese slipper in white, I am very satisfied, nice and shiny, and good quality.
Love your collection, I’m from the UK and as a teenager had a six inch blade flick knife that was horrible looking until I stripped the DIY paint job someone done on it revealing a bone coloured stunning handle, I think it was from the 50’s but sadly I sold it for just £10 and never seen one again. I’d love to find another, I’d pay a lot for one but I just can’t find any
Every Italian made switchblade I ever saw or tried sharpening a bit was made out of pure junk steel. Their only practical function was as a stabbing weapon only, and even then they were weak construction. The German ones were real quality as well as a few American made switchblades with fine steel.
clearly you havent sharpened a frank b italian stiletto.
so beautiful.
Frank Beltrame or A.G.A. Campolin make good stilettos. However my best advice when buying one is to research the hell out of them. If possible try to get one in hand before you buy. Even the great ones can have imperfections.
Cold Steel Ti Lite VI & IV or 6 & 4 are very high quality none push button stilettos, the even have one now in G10 scales. but these are cool collection pieces, just that most won't take or hold a edge, but the Ti Lites will.
@@jimboethefirst7418 That's funny! I just bought an entry level Chinese swivel release stiletto for $20 at the gas station and it is sharp enough to shave with! 😅
i buy knives not based on originality, i buy knives that i can rely on the quality, my Chinese ab clone is a inch, and is more solid built than my actual ab 13 inch, fact is, if you know where to look you can find truly great knives on the cheap (the clone cost 20 dollars and is genuine ox horn handles and brass bolsters)
Right, but there are stiletto collectors who want only Italian switchblades of a certain era. Because of that they are willing to pay more.
Latama/Frank B? Love my Walt's classic... very well made stiletto.
As nice this video is on the Italian and Chinese Stilettos, I was hoping to get more information on how to spot the difference. Reason being I had won an auction over the past weekend for a vintage FBR Inox Switchback Stiletto knife and struggling to find more information on it (years of manufacturer, value, production, rarity, etc). Can anyone please assist?
Good vid 👍
Nossa muito loko essa sua coleçao um dia a minha fica assim .
I HAVE 3 PASSED DOWN LIKE NEW WOULD LIKE SOME INFO PLEASE
Very cool
A not so great explanation as to the difference between the three blades ,
Sounds like "just because" one is authentic for the time period
Any blade collector can spot the feel and finish of a junk blade but wow 😳
I know what you are saying. There are passionate collectors out there and for what ever reason they do it might be known only to them. It's like people who ride a Harley. They like it, and can't seem to explain it to other people who don't.
LeRoi Price
True that,
Let me explain that. Walt does not like to do interviews or be on camera. It was an impromtu thing and I'm really glade he agreed to allow me to film him. He does know a lot and can share it. It would have been better if it were planned of course.
LeRoi Price
I've sense went out and bought a few and have definitely noticed the difference,it's all good man
That is a good point. Advertising companies spend billions of dollars to understand the human nature of what sells and what don't sell. The collectors of stuff, like art, or stilettos, make up their own rules as to what they like and will collect. They might have many such rules and criteria. Yet the strangest one might be this: Ask a guy why he just spent $1,000 on a knife? He might say "Because the guy before me spent a $1,000." Go figure.
More videos about stilettos pleeeeeeease
Ellie is in love now
I'm in love now lol
I have a small switchblade made of Damascus steel blade with metallic handle. It looks like any folding pocket knife but is auto opening/locking when the handles are twisted.
No brand or stamping on it.
How can I find out what brand/model/value it is?
There are scant few books on knife values but even they would likely be of little help because they cover common manufactured knives. If you can get to a collector at a knife show you have the best chance. Oddly I met some very knowledgeable guys at an antique show in Portland Or. But if there are no markings on the knife it could be custom made and then being made in such a small quantities very hard to identify the maker. If it is damascus it is likely very old or very new. Chances are it is newer.
Väldigt fina knivar ! 🇺🇲🇸🇪
informative video
What's your opinion of AB Coltiere or Frank Beltrame knives
I am not an avid stiletto collector nor purveyor, but my experience is that most people have good things to say about them.
They are beautiful knives and would love to own one but I’m married to my Camillus CUDA it’s my EDC
Yo Dad yes D2 steel is more prevalent to chipping due to it being tool steel. But I have been using my Cuda for going on 8 plus years now and if your mindful of the tool and it’s capabilities you can minimize that from happening. I use mine for almost everything and haven’t had a single chip!
Government: Let's illegally ban switchblades to criminalise our citizens.
Also government: Hey Luigi, how much do I get to ignore your mobs committing serious crimes in Vegas?
Government banning switchblade to stop mobsters went down the same way it would go if they banned guns. The law obiding citizens are most effected and criminals don't care!
I want a quality 9" to carry as my daily use. What should I buy?
Frank Beltrame or SKM
Awesome! Peace, Stiletto :-)
COOL. My spring assist common kershaw opens slower... by sub 1 sec.
Like Fliick vs flck.
As we know, milliseconds make a dangerous blade
oh and I only rely on fixed blades if my life depends on it, most reliable deployment + hardest 2 break.
A good neck knife With a from fit grip
or what our US Police use, a pistol grip fixed blade.
Or what our Seals rely on, Sog Fixed blades.
Glad we haven’t wacky switch blades killing our kids.
I enjoyed the video, but disagree that someone could consider a Walt's Classic Latama with a swivel bolster to be "less desirable". As a collector myself, rarely do ANY collectors pay $700 for ANY switchblade. Latama, A.G.A. Campolin, Frank, Armando and Renzo Beltrame are all highly collectible knives and fetch no where near that price tag! Picklock, swivel bolster and leverlock are all desirable.
Chris Brady I agree. I have 2 Walt's swivel bolsters,a 9" and 11" and they are perfect. solid, well made 5mm thick. Think I paid about $250 for them, somehow the 9" cost more.
I also have several vintage pieces like 50's Picklock latama's and didn't pay $700 for them! I suppose there are rarer knives worth more so maybe the guy shoulda mentioned a mid range price point, under 700 and above 200, this is a realistic price for collectors...(maybe it's who you know?)
On a side note I had a square button latama prototype, unstamped and one of only 2 known to exist..$7500 worth of knife. A very rare exception and a 'grail' knife. (mentioned in the latama book actually)
True...there are those exceptions. There's a square button Latama being discussed right now on BladeTalk that some guy basically "found" and didn't know what to do with it lol. But, like you said, I have a Latama Walt's Classic 11" Swivel Bolster- B&W Horn-First Run Edition 2013 that I paid $210 for. Let's face it, is there better for more money? I guess(?). One thing's for sure...I recently traveled pretty far to go to a gun/knife show, thinking I'd find a deal on a switchblade. NO WAY! These flea-markets and stuff...they must think nobody knows better and they ask stupid money for pieces you can get for half the price! When I go to a show or flea-market, I'm looking for a DEAL. Not to spend double for something I can get through BladePlay for God's sake! lol
You know what they say in real estate, "What ever the market will bear is what they will pay". That is why beach front property is so expensive. That I know. But you know switchblade prices better than I do. I think if some people pay a lot for an old switchblade they are likely 80 years old, saved up a lot of money, grew up in the 50's with switchblades, and want to connect to the past. But that's a guess. Betrame and Latama make a good knife but they are new and don't have the same history. Most collectable items have a higher value the older they are. I'd like to have an old stiletto, but like you I would not pay $700. But a rare knife like a Scagle I would, but they actually go for much more than that. So I'll look at pictures. I would no feel good if I paid too much for something and the whole idea of collecting is that is for gratification.
You are right there are high quality knives being made today. Some are likely better than some of the old ones. But what I think Brad meant was the ones from 1950's are more collectible than the newer ones. I don't know. I am not a switchblade collector. I do think some of those guys are pretty particular on what they collect.
Rostfrei B ??? Chinise copy ??????
Frank Beltrame makes bolster-release knives, just so you know...made in Magiano.
I didn't know. I'll check that out. Thanks
Benchmade 8600 bedlam here with axis lock. she's fine.
She sounds fine! 🤤 I wish you could post pictures on here!
I'll take the bolstered release over the pick one any day, as with the bolstered release you can expertly open and close it one handed, thus enabling you to use two knives one in each hand at the same time. Also you look cool when you close it one handed.
I agree. The pick lock is not a great mechanism. But it has a tradition and therefor collectors value the older knives.
I have stunning examples bought in Europe in jewelers and markets, many of larger historical ones stolen by loser In Delaware County, carved out of antler, ivory, rare wood, one was huge, others had closures, and mechanisms I’ve never seen elsewhere, trench handles, bone, medal inlaid, gemstone, I’d trade for the WW2 daggers they stole. Glad moved to Florida and soon out of country.
Know where I can get a decent one for about 50 bucks?
If you just want a cheap one to collect the China ones are sometimes fair quality at a very cheap price. There are several Italian companies that make some for less than $200 but I am not a collector so I'm not familiar on which ones. If you can get to a knife show there will be people there who know all this.
Any collectors here know Stiletto sources?
Have the prices of the old switchblades went down since the states have made the switchblades legal ?
That's a good question. I will ask that to the dealers in a few weeks. With the increase in cheap swithchblade production the cost of them has gone way down. But since the price of everything has basically gone up I think the value of antiques has also. They may make more counterfeits, but they don't make any new antiques. And new collectors are coming after them.
Best marketplace to find an authentic 50s model?
I don't know other than knife shows but I was surprised to see some very knowledgeable sellers at Antique shows but they were limited in number. I have seen some web sites that deal in rare knives but I don't recall what specific ones. I have bought some old folders off ebay. I don't search ebay often but I do check it now and then for "the unusual bargain". Trouble is I don't think ebay allows automatics. If you check the dealer list on the Blade Show Atlanta you might get their contact info and deal with them. There are state knife clubs and collector clubs that provide information. Good luck.
@@leroiprice1586 thank you very much.
So do the real ones or the beter ones i should say sence there both real do they last longer and or they stronger harder to breake the blades and do the cheapes break down and stop working faster?
Well Brad is talking about the Chinese imitation knives mostly. Stiletto collectors don't want those. They are usually made cheaply and thus are of low quality. There are new Italian stiletto knives, not made cheaply, not cheap to buy either, good quality. Their only problem is that they are not old and are not much interest to people who only want antiques. But some people do collect these fine newly made knives.
I bought a really nice quality "Italy" made swivel bolster back in 1994 for $45. I am guessing the Chinese knockoffs also say "Italy" ?
Litterally any fool can carve the word "Italy" in a piece of metal no matter where in the world you are.
@@cookieofchaos Literally any fool can misspell "Litterally". Dick.
@@scottdunn2178 when interweb people lose, they always go got spelling, it's not my fault you forgot writing words in metal was a thing .-.
Where can I find a real stiletto knife? I can’t seem to be able to find any on the internet or anything.
A bit late, but bladehq has some real Italian knives. Good quality
Well depending on where you live sometimes you can't even buy them anymore but in a lot of states there changing the laws recently where I live they changed the laws and now I can legally carry or buy switchblades so it all depends on the laws where you live
Rome, they have plenty.
Try a flea market. The one I go to has plenty. And if you live in or near a major city, look at shops in Chinatown. Also some leather shops in the city may have some.
where is this shop
Where is this? This is the Gator knife show, Lakeland, Fl. The yearly show for the Gator Cutlery Club.
Was wondering if you are able to help me determine if my knife is worth anything?
I would give you my educated opinion, but that ain't sayin much. If you can send a picture we could all give an opinion, and there could be one of us who knows something. (There is so much BS on the web, but everyone it seems tries to sound like an "expert".) Take the lead from what Brad West said in his video. Basically he said this: If it is pre 1958, real horn scales, NOT a swivel lock, star lock, it likely is worth about $500 - $600. If it is old, like 1920's, it could be $2,000 - $4,000. Post 1958, Italian made, I would guess, just a guess, probably $200 - $300. If made in China, well, 20 bucks maybe. Find a stiletto collector for the best opinion.
Can you deliver to india
are frank b stilletos good?
A lot of people like them, so I would assume so. I haven't heard anything against them.
ঢাকা,বাংলাদেশ থেকে সংগ্রহ করতে পারবো কি?
some of the new beltrame s are not as good as they were. I have a vintage b marked one it is a tank and a new beltrame that is not worth the 100 I paid for it.
The Chinese ones are easy to spot cause they're big and boxy and junk. However I think the Taiwan milanos are the best even compared to the Italian ones
what sell my stoleto knfe 1960
What about ROSTFREI B ??? Chinise ????
Rostfrei B made by Frank Beltrame in the late 70s early 80s. Italian not Chinese.
Original is always better than junk lol
How can I get my hands on one of the real deal knife from that guy? Is there a contact #? Thanks
www.3knives.com located in Austria and owned by Angelo Campolin. Ships to U.S. no problem.
luckily i live in michigan so i can carry these
Lucky
Hecklbek : Probably not for long with that garbage of a governor.
@@nopc9728 eh won’t change my mind if she does, I’ll still carry
Those new replicants are the same if not better quality for a fraction of the cost.
a lot of these modern replicants that run you 60-150.00$ are made with real Buffalo horn grips and are made of 440C which is a much higher quality steel then the originals.
if people like collecting originals that’s cool but the quality is nothing special compared to modern ones.
not everything old is better. good to know there are at least a few people who realize this
I bet people from the eras these knives were common would love the modern day versions that have ergonomic grips, harder, rust-proof metallurgy that holds a sharpening longer, and better construction so moving parts didn't wear down as quickly or easily
Does anyone know where I can get a Chinese knockoff online? I want a Stelleto but can’t afford to just throw a ew hundred bucks at one
You can get spring assisted stiletto styles between ten and twenty dollars on eBay. They’re not the real push button automatics, you just push the thumb guard and the spring fires it open.
Kinda like this
th-cam.com/video/TuImNYK96cw/w-d-xo.html
Blade City or Wish
I like the stilettos without the guard. always thought the guards looked cheesy
Um what?
Onde comprar . preço ( Brasil)
Also be aware of the ever growing counterfeit market now on the rise.
my old schrade 125 ot opened as fast
Beauts ❤
What's the company names
There are some stiletto books out there. I am not a collector. Perhaps some collectors will post here with some information.
@@leroiprice1586 he said a newly made modern day one is $50 I'd like to get one.
I think there is a rule on ebay against automatics but I did recently see a German style auto on etsy, made in China, for about $25-30. You can search the web but also try China, DHGate, they have many.
I thought stilettos blade came straight out of the handle not from the side
There are basically two types of automatic opening knives. The "stiletto" is a name normally given to the Italian style knife that is opened with a push button on the side. An automatic where the blade flies "out the front" referred to as an "OTF" automatic is not a mechanism that is common to Italian knife makers. Both knife styles have a narrow blade and are similar but have a different opening mechanism.
@@leroiprice1586 Three types if you include the lever.
I have a Stiletto custom made in Italy. Too big to carry.
In a nutshell people, The generic copies obviously are made of cheaper materials and with low quality assembly. This means the blades are junk (440C) and go dull very very quickly and are impossible to sharpen. The day you buy it is the sharpest it will ever be before using. The pieces begin to wear out the more you use it. The lock doesnt stay in place and will just slide down into unlock position always opening it in your pocket simply by walking. Annoying as hell. If you still have it after all that the plastic handle eventually crumbles.
BradleyVolk3, I wish more of them were made with 440c! The majority of them are actually using 420 stainless which is probably the worse. Some of the italian leverlocks, leverlettos and shellpullers use better steel which so happens to be 440c.
I'll bet you I got the 420 gauge blades then. I really got the cheapest ones online to just check them out. I've only ever had 1 nice one. I did get a lever lock for 15-20$ and you're right, even that cheap knockoff has got a nice blade on it. Easy to sharpen. Any idea why this lever lock only opens 7/10s and 7/8 open then stops? It only opens completely like every 5 or 6 times. Then only 5/8, 7/10, 9/10 before it jams??? I know I Said15 bucks So i wasnt expecting Beltrane quality but it still pisses me off. Whats up with that??
Well I oil mine. Sometimes bending the blade back and forth a bit will loosen it up some. It may be too tight. If you want a nice leverlock grab yourself a Bill DeShivs Leverletto. They have 2 different lengths but plan on spending at least 80.00 on any of them. Same with Shellpullers.
Stilettos aren't meant for cutting. They're meant for 'making a point'
440C is higher quality then the original stilletos used, lol! 😂
Benchmade knives use 440C and D2 which a lot of the replicants use.
Gostei 🇧🇷👍
Lol, will the cheap ones stab?
I have a vintage late 40’s early 50’s PANAMEX FINEKUT ITALY PICKLOCK STILETTO, that I need to part with all original horn handle one side dark and other like a blond color . I seen a similar one selling for 1900$ mssge me if interested . Thanks
600? Dang
Wrong about the picklock.. and swivel bolster.. Frank b makes both picklock and swivel. You can just tell by the quality of the Stiletto. And by the stamp.
What are those called that has a fingerguard that are on a pivot and lays flat when knife is closed , swivel guard? usually with button lock..
@@Mrplacedcookie They're called a "swing guard" & some modern knives use them as well. SOG recently released one.
@@k-ozdragon Thank's 👍
@@Mrplacedcookie Swinguard, or as I call them; folding finger guard, like the cheap $5 "Rizzuto El Stiletto" switchblades we used to buy in Mexico back in the 70's.
@@scottdunn2178 Thank's. I really want one of thoose button lock i remember from back in the day's. Are they no longer made anywhere?
4:15 that guy became a robot.
All flick knives are illegal in the uk, 'a friend' has had a cheap 1 from china for the past 3 years and still works fine! The police aren't bothered how old or expensive your knife is when they find you with it and get you sent to jail
It used to be that way in the US but people kept fighting the laws and most, not all states, allow automatics. The pluses are they are good for handicapped, and in emergencies. The minus is that they are a "punk tool", scary weapon. I mean come on, would you rather be killed by a 4 inch switch blade or an 8 inch butcher knife? The question is mute.
If you get fun out of collecting knife mechanisms I hope you can enjoy, and not get caught. I actually collect friction folders also.
LeRoi Price the U.K is going through a massive knife crime situation right now, people being killed almost daily so it looks like they'll imply mandatory 10 yr sentences just for being caught carrying any knife pretty soon. Sucks for people like me who has no interest in using a knife for violence but purely because i like the workmanship and feel of a knife 🤷🏼♀️
@@hackercdf UK politicians are retarded. The solution to your violence problem is to allow good people the tools to defend themselves. The same tools the bad guys have. Vote to lift your bans on knives and guns and give your people the chance to fight back! Good guys with guns/knives stop violent crimes every day in the USA!
@@hackercdf That's what happens when you try to control human behavior by outlawing tools and objects. Disarming everyone (except of course the criminals who don't obey...duh!) only emboldens the criminals.
I thought a stileto was out the front ony or is stileto just a brand name
Now that is a good question. It deserves a explanation, but basically it is just the fact that language and terminology get tossed around, blurred, and changed over time. It can lead to problems like misunderstanding, confusion, even death and war. But in this case specifically, what is the general meaning of "stiletto" is the "Italian stiletto" which is a spring loaded auto, pivot blade, thin blade pocket knife, designed more to be a murder weapon rather than a utility tool, and as such is a "bad ass knife". Now an OTF spring loaded auto is also a thin blade "bad ass knife" so some people might call it "stiletto" but you should argue with them, unless, they are pointing their "stiletto" at you.
I want to sell my old Himalayan rare knife
Why!? 😟 I would never part with that!
I care more for what's Affordable,
Solid, & Useable.😉👈
This biggest difference in Chinese knock offs is the metal used the springs will break the locks dont work and become loose a edge is non existent almost impossible to sharpen also the the edges are sharp and I find the handles to be to thick they are basically the same as a knock off Rolex
Fake Rolex is a good analogy. Not only is there poor fit and finish in a Chinese stiletto but the basic materials are not of good quality. Lately China has been producing some good quality folders for the price. Will they also start making a well performing stiletto? If there is money it, they likely will.
@@leroiprice1586 yeah there quality on there knock off stuff has really improved I like to find a trapdoor switch blade that's something I don't think anyone has copied
Your price outlook is way off frank Beltrame knives have been reasonably priced $200 to $155 or so 13” and 11” a little less!
ده يساعد على أنتشار ألأجرام حسبى ألله ونعمه ألوكيل وياترى من نصيبه أن يقتل بهذا السلاح
Another difference between Chinese-made and italian switchblades is that the Chinese make better knives....and charge just what the knife is worth.
The one's on the left are dagger blades and on the right are bayonet blades..
Aren't the older knives expensive due to scarcity?
It's my understanding these old knives were made by individual craftsmen under consignment. The materials used varied wildly in quality.
Yes, I know the Chinese knives have quality issues of their own.
This is where the lack of scarcity brings down the cost.
Let's not forget China has a huge counterfeiting industry.
It surprises me that the fact that it surprises me that collectors of old knives are so knowledgeable . And also so picky as to what they want to collect and own. But I have seen this sort of devotion in other collectors of stamps, old cars, guns, match books, medicine bottles and on and on. When a collector gets passionate it can get very intense. They really work at their hobby. But they don't feel like it is work.
Even the expensive ones are crap... A 40 dollar Rat in D2 is 10 times the knife...
@@JM-lv5fu If you're buying a knife for "style", you're probably not old enough to carry a knife. You're certainly not there mentally.
@@JM-lv5fu Now you're gettin' it! 👍🏻
I can confirm this is true, 440C Damascus 1095, and D2 are all very strong quality blade steels.
even benchmade uses them, the original stilettos used nothing special.
how many knives and swords exist that were forged for ceremonial or display purposes?
not EVERYTHING has to actually be a functioning item, some things are just for decoration. My mom has a set of dinnerware that makes our dining room look great, but we're not getting the plates and glasses down off the shelf each week to eat and drink off of them.
@@hobomike6935 Your mom displays silverware/dinnerware? Wow... That's when you're extra hard core trying to show off and impress someone. I bet she's president of the HOA!
Nambar please🙏
That's China for ya.
Those with devilhorns are not worth anything. For men, and pros it must have a swingguard. Nothing else will do!!!
A fixed blade knife worn on a belt with the sheath hidden in your back pocket is a MUCH better edged weapon. Switchblades are about 1950'sd era "cool", not self defense. All folding knives are inferior to that. Switchblades are for punks, mostly.
its not a custom knife. $20 is all it is.
Koi me ths
supply and demand, scarcity..........
The federal switchblade act should have been stopped before it started and those responsible charged for violating the constitution. If policies like the switchblade act were called out for exactly what they were we wouldnt be having the struggle we are today with gun grabbing, socialist, politicians making entire states hostile to law abiding gun owners. In my opinion the entire governing body of New York, Massachusetts, California and any other state that has made gun ownership a crime belong in prison and that includes all law enforcement officials.
There was some mass hysteria, caused by "switch blade" movies, and other stuff, and then it became a political issue.
@@leroiprice1586 Yes. They were outlawed because it was said they "promote violence".
This dealer is speaking nonsense. The quality of the Chinese version is as good as the Italian one. The low cost of the Chinese version is due to the cheap labor in China, which has nothing to do with the quality. He is trying to make a few more bucks by advocating the rarity of the Italian version. I'll choose the Chinese version over the outrage-priced Italian version for all practical purposes.
Well you have a point. Some Chinese knives are better and cheaper than non Chinese knives. But the ones he had were not of equal quality and he was only intending to alert collectors who are new to stilettos that reproductions are considered less desirable to most collectors than the original antiques.
It’s all about what you’re looking for and what you’re willing to pay and if you even care about the where the knife is made, materials, etc. But the Chinese made Italian styled switchblades simply don’t match the Italians, and as someone who has had both, I can say there is a difference