Are Italian Style Stilettos Switchblades Practical? Part 2
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- I really hate to kick this dead horse. But after getting a lot of flack from my first video I felt compelled to feed the drama monster and substantiate my claims. So in this video I will further explain my point of view.
I agree with everyone that says a stiletto is not an everyday utility knife. Just like a katana is not meant for chopping down vines in the jungle they're main purpose is for stabbing. If I know I'm gonna be cutting cords and wires everyday, I'll have a swiss army. If I wanna make sure I puncture an intruders organs, I'll use my 9" $100 Italian made stiletto.
katanas were made for cutting/slicing not stabbing, a European/Medieval sword would be for stabbing/thrusting
@@Arkilliez Yes for a traditional Katana. I guess I should've been more specific as I was thinking of a Ninjato which would be slashing and stabbing.
You guys go ahead and keep carrying your $200+ dollar mass-produced "tactical" knife that was made in Taiwan. I'll continue carrying my handmade $80-$150 switchblade made in Italy by master knifemakers.
Yass bro you got it
I don't believe your money invested or desire to carry a knife, such as these, to be misguided. However, a knife as a tactical weapon takes many forms and extends beyond this task. I'll take a Taiwanese Taichung 150 dollar Spiderco any day over this. My knife I carry every day must be more than a weapon. It needs to lock up strong. It needs to be a tool of varied consideration. Do you trust knives like these to baton and cut through wood? If something were to happen do you trust a knife like these to extend beyond its function? These knives are art. And more than a few are exceptional. But even as a weapon, why not buy an OTF Michrotech? Or a SOG automatic made in the United States? Those are weapons with proven master steel right out of the modern age we occupy. Superior in every way, and their use can be extended into the philosophy of being a tool. Your argument has shrinking ground beneath it. Perhaps you cling to the statement "hand made." It might conger up visual images of a craftsman lovingly making each turn of the screw. I will trust the cold laser calculations of a robot. Far less capable of varied failure and error. But is still checked for QA by a human hand. I tempt you to buy a Microtech, and then tell me which is better.
+Nicholas Bose if I want to baton or cut through wood I would use a fixed blade. In no time in my day to day life am I in danger of being dropped in the wilderness.
Nicholas Bose they don't check the knives
Vin Ellis lmao, anything that's painted black and dangerous is concidered "tactical".
Fun Fact;
The "Rizzuto Estiletto Milano" we used to buy for $10 down in Mexico in the 70's were actually made in Japan and sold in Mexico.
Crazy huh!
The Italian switchblades stiletto is not a slashing weapon, It's a jabber like in boxing. But every jab draws blood, causes a great deal of pain, and leaves a nasty scar. Martial arts not required, but a little practice at the boxing gym hitting the punch bag will improve your stiletto knife skills significantly.
The usefulness of these knives is extremely limited, but their effectiveness in doing as I described earlier is undeniable. The Italian switchblade stiletto is a meme that clearly communicates, "don't f**k with me."
So, what knife would you guys suggest I aquire for woodcarving?
Italian stilettos are great collectors knives and beautiful pocket jewelry. But to anybody that actually thinks they’re practical for self-defense, you watch too many old movies. You’ll end up pulling it on the wrong person that actually knows how to rumble, then they’re going to take it from you & shove it you know where, or probably even just shoot you. I don’t advise relying on “any” knife for self-defense these days, let alone a dated Hollywood show knife. I don’t mean to troll or hate on anyone, but it’s reality.
Italian switchblades are beautiful works of art and VERY cool but for actual carry I'd rather have a really good small-medium double edge dagger. Personally I have a hard time even calling a switchblade a "stiletto". I'm into ancient weapons and armor and the term "Stiletto" automatically brings the image of a needle like fixed blade dagger to my mind. They often didn't even have sharp edges and were intended SOLELY for stabbing. More like a vicious "ice pick" intended for the human body.
Switchblades are for people with character, with a lil flair. Tactical looking stuff is mostly for wannabe tool bags
So you are saying that my mom's stilletto heeled boots were not designed to penetrate a man's rib cage?
They sure seem very dangerous to me...
I wish the Italians would realise that Australians would love to be able to buy large heavy quality stilettos without the auto mechanism because we cannot have autos. By law, but would still love hand made italian style flippers.
Personally, I think anyone with an ounce of common sense would know just by looking at these they're not made for combat or heavy duty use. I'm sure one can defend themselves with one of these, but I can think of much better solutions than a Stiletto. I see these knives as really nice looking and cool collectibles. What guy doesn't like a switch blade? I just ordered my very first one today and am looking forward to collecting quite a few of them. Next time I'm in Italy, I'm surly going to purchase a few for sure.
I can't see a real use for them either, but they look and feel so cool. And they are a beautiful knife. I really like them.
Honestly they're the coolest looking knifes to people who areant into knifes, if you showed a random friend your $500 neck knife they'd probably laugh at it but if you pulled a $50 stiletto out of your pocket they'd consider you one of the coolest people they know.
corgidog that is true actually I've been in those situations before showing people a dirt cheap stiletto and they all look at it praise it show them a 200 Benchmade and oh it's just a cheap knife
@@fallout0624 Funny, I run into the same thing when I bring my game bred Pitbull into Petco. All the blue nose Pet-Bull owners think their dogs are real Pitbulls and ask what breed of dog my dog is. I just smile and tell them he's a mutt I found wandering in the desert. No mention of his pedigree that has countless champion and grand champion dogs in his down line.
Awe man i just got a nice Italian switch blade for $100 that i wanted to carry everyday and use for utility and for self defense if i had to. But you’re saying it would work well or practically for those things?
You can make anything work, But it's not ideal. But if you think it's cool then it's worth it
Maybe I can help clarify what Carter is saying: This knife is made as a weapon, therefore not a practical cutting tool. That is why it is a "novelty", same as to how you wouldn't go around carrying a katana. It's a weapon, a cool weapon, but obviously not meant to do certain things. (though in my experience smaller stilettos, especially swinguards, are just fine for EDC. Lever-locks are even better and personally what I carry.)
Vin Ellis most of the italian leverlocks and shellpullers and especially the Bill DeShivs leverlettos are excellent useful pocket knives. The blades are a bit wider so you can get a decent edge on them, plus they have better quality heat treated steel, especially the Bill DeShivs. I EDC a Bill DeShivs or Rubens Blades leverletto which has a D2 Blade which is excellent steel. I use it at work to open packages and cut up boxes sometimes as well as a steak knife at a restaurant if the waitress happens to forget to bring me one! Its the cheap leverlettos that a really not any good for anything.
That's very interesting . I think they were used in ww2 by the Italian and German. I don't know about the book. There's a lot of books. But they have been used for defense. I have a friend that was in Vietnam and they used them then. It's a good stabbing weapon and I think they hold up fairly well. But stilettos like fixed blade is different. But one thing for sure. The old switch blade knife has been used and around for a long time. But I enjoy the video.
very informative. my 80yo grandmother has always carried one of these. she smuggled it from italy over 30 years ago. over time I started to collect quality knives, and now when I hold her italian stiletto, I don't have much appreciation for it. it's not cheap it just isn't very practical, like you say. I have other knives I'd rather carry and that I would enjoy using much more. I've only seen her use it to cut apples, cheese and salami. and even that didn't look practical.
My first otf stiketto was a 2in cheapo I paid $27 for😎. Im 30 and have been into switchblades but have wanted a stiletto for 16yrs. Finally found some sites that will ship.
Just picked a lever action. I plan on collecting as many as I'm able to afford. Long live Italian shit🤘
Hypothetically id be afraid to use the switch blade in a defensive/offensive situation because of the weak lock and shotty materials. I don't think you can stab someone and catch a bone without it breaking and if you're gonna stab someone it's personal so your gonna do it hard.
drainocleanser I personally torture tested an AKC swinguard lockback switchblade. The lockup held up better than my Spyderco PM2.
To say an automatic stiletto is not a practical tool is simply absurd. The practicality is in its function and its concealability. Is a switch blade equal to a fixed blade for hand to hand combat? Of course not since the switchblade is not as strong. But as a weapon you are ignoring the advantage that the element of surprise always confers. Generally, he who strikes first has a great advantage. Try carrying a fixed blade knife in your pocket. The beauty of the automatic is its covert nature and thus its ability to strike before your enemy react. Then, in addition, is the esthetic quality the Italians bring to the knife: the styl3, the look, the sound. All these combine to make the Italian switchblade a unique object.
Yeah you could covertly put one of these blades through someone in a literal second. I wonder why they’re illegal 🙄
I have a massive collection of this type of knife.
It also contains a large number of manual stilettos.
Those are my favorites.
Awesome!
Hi, can you please tell me the manufacturer of the bottom swingguard at the end of the vid? The one closest to you..
I didnt see a name on the blade, it looks like a Latama, (who are currently backordered on almost all of their models), but Im making a few
Of my first customs this summer and id lime to try and get the bayonet blade like the one you have, and some manufacturers
Will sell replacement blades, thats the one I want. If you could let me know id appreciate it (just answer here and ill see it) thanks
I posted this response to Part 1. I am neither agreeing nor disagreeing with you, but you might want to do some research of your own into switchblade knives...
Yes, they are practical. They were originally designed as a defensive fighting knife. As a matter of fact swinguard style switchblades were issued to Italian Army soldiers during WWII. They had bails on the end designed to attach to a belt clip so that they were ready in an instant if needed during close quarters combat. Also, I personally know someone whose life was saved because he was carrying a switchblade (or stiletto) when he was involved in a car crash. There was thick black smoke rolling out from underneath his hood (which means only one thing), his left arm was pinned by the inner door panel, and to make matters worse his seatbelt would not release. He cut his seatbelt using his switchblade knife and was able to climb out of the car through a window just seconds before flames starting creeping into the interior of the car. I personally carry a 9" AKC swinguard for whatever emergency I may need it for, and for personal protection. Practicality, as Chris J pointed out depends solely upon the overall quality of the knife. If you are carrying or using a Rizzuto then yeah, it is only useful as a letter opener. If you are carrying something with some decent quality like my AKC, then it is highly useful as a defensive weapon and in emergency situations.
I have two 13" Italian stilettos.
One with a black handle and the other natural bone..Along with other smaller Italian stilettos.
I only carry the 13" ones when I wear my carpenter jeans. (I alternate their carry.,I don't carry both)
The pants have a side pocket on the right side used to hold a ruler(?) but work great for the 13" stiletto..
I have tried carrying my smaller stilettos but have had them pop open while in my pocket.(Not nice)
My everyday carry is a Kershaw 7150 with a pocket clip..But when I wear the carpenter pants I carry both the Kershaw 7150 and one of the 13" Stilletos...But the majority of the time its the Kershaw 7150 and my Glock 43 9mm with two extra magazines.(I live in the great state of South Carolina where its legal to carry switchblades and we are also a concealed carry state)
Umm yeah if I’m going to be in a knife fight I’ll take a big military grade knife obviously. However, if I’m trying to be sneaky I’ll probably take an automatic switch cause of their low profile, length, and speed. Why is this even a topic? Lol
Good for fruit, cheese and stabing.
I'm confused. I know these are just collector knives but could these be used for self defense?
Anything can be used for self defence in a pinch. The knives featured in this video would not be at all optimal in self defence at all. They are a novelty and a collectors item. For a self defence folder you want a good design and a good lock. Look at the Cold Steel Counter Strike for a decent self defence knife at a good price that still looks similar to a stiletto knife.
Connor Smith I know this comment is old but don't buy anything Cold Steel. They are absolute trash.
yes they are made to stab not slash. stilettos are just the blade style any way thin dagger style blade for stabbing. thin daggers back in the day in Italy an Spain were called stilettos it means miniature sword. is 1 definition of it.
They COULD be used in a defensive/offensive but there more of a psychological weapon, someone with a bowie can kill you much easier than with a but if you pull out a switchblade from a coat pocket and pop the button youll be more afraid of them cause of how it affects your mind.
When I flip out my folders, I'm sure that most people, even the ones familiar with knives, have the image of one of these switchblades being deployed in mind... Ahh movies... For the toys they are, these knives have definitely built quite a mystique around them!
hey brother i have been trying to figure out where to get one i have always love the look of them. where did you get yours?
The slim blade is hard to sharpen a razor edge because the steep angle creates a thick edge. Unless
you get one with a flat ground blade produces a thin blade edge. Very cool knives though. Love 'em.
Hey thanks man! Younger stiletto fan boy here. Very informative vid!
thank you
Excellent video! I just dropped $1200 on two Latama Walt’s Classic custom picklock stilettos. Purely for collection. No regrets whatsoever.
Nice!!!
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It drives me nuts when people call all switchblades stilettos! 😵
I mean, stiletto is just the blade design. So it's not too incorrect.
@@313bootboy6 not so much the blade design as it is a knife design
As a stiletto switchblade has many different blade types
Such as dagger or kriss or bayonet or plain
Even after that there's many types of stiletto too such as different scales and bolsters and locks
Arguably some of the most versatile knives, and most beautiful out there
They are handmade Italian works of art, I have been collecting them for over 40 years. I have had almost every type and size made of good quality makers like Frank B and AGA. They have a beauty to them, kind of a sex appeal to me. I went to Italy when I was young and visited stores that had thousands of them, in every color, size, type, whatever that you could imagine. And that is the beauty of them. No two are exactly alike, they each have a different personality. I love my knives, they are works of Art!!
Are they practical?., NO, I do not use mine for anything except conversation pieces and collecting. Compared to other types of knives they are somewhat delicate. And I am so fussy about my knives, they are never used for anything, not even opening a letter. Some are very valuable, and you can use a cheap junk knife for everyday use.
However, they could be used for a weapon if need be, the tips are sharp and the blades long and thin, mostly daggerlike. But I have a concealed weapon permit and have an auto pistol in my purse that would be much more practical, ya think!! LOL
hey bro , im looking to buy my first stilletto i just wanted to asl you something, is there a difference between the quality between the Beltame's ? im looking at a armando beltrame either 11' or 13' with a bayonet blade/ thnx =)
Tiago Santiago Well I am not a bro, I'm a sis,, but to answer your question, I have both Frank and Armando's in 9, 11 and 13, and the Frank Beltame's are better quality and not that much more costly, My best one is a limited edition picklock with stag scales. But for real quality, my best knives are AGA Campolin, any of their's are outstanding. I also have AKC knives but the other ones are better, I also have some that are not named, but are just marked INOX or Rostfrie, and Made in Italy, some of them are good quality also. Hope this was helpful, Any one would be fine for your first Italian, it will not be your last. Go for a 13, they have an elegant wickedness about them, especially with a Kris blade. Pauline
Pauline Milana Thanks friend =) I live a country where knives like this are prohibited so my options are limited :( i really would love to have a Frank B swinguard with an ivory handle but the only vendor that ship to Canada has non in stock. What's a picklock i never heard of that i guess i need to do some reading. Thanks for the reply =)
Tiago Santiago There are a few good books available on the history of the switcblades from Italy, one is "Switchblades of Italy" by Tim Zinser. This will explain a lot, but a picklock is how most switchblades before 1958 locked the blade in the open position, you had to lift the lock to release the blade to close the knife. Other ways were the ring pull, fulcrum, button open/button closed, lockback like most Swingguards and now most are swivel bolster which pretty much replaced the picklock. I like the picklock better myself because these knives, the liners are shaped into the guards. Not a big deal, the swivel seems to me would be not as strong, but I have never had one break either. Get that book, great reading.
Pauline
Pauline Milana Thank you =)
Growing up as a kid I carried a Italian Stiletto with pearl handle's. I never pulled it out on anyone nor used it on a human being. I own a few stilettos to this day and I collect them. Originally the stiletto knives was Used by Knights and later got very popular in Italy. I can carry a AK47 and never hurt a person and I can carry a 9" Stiletto and stab your eye out. The choice to hurt a individual is chosen by the carrier. The word Stiletto and meaning is Stilus.
Totally agree
Okay look up Sicilian knife fighting, it’s an established Italian/ Sicilian martial art. It even changes style based on the region of Italy that you are in. I recommend the book “The Sicilian blade” by Vito Quattrocchi. They’re utilized in Italian knife fighting, though the stilettos used in these styles are often lock back stilettos not automatics. So they are practical knives for what they are made for which is essentially stab fighting.
HOWEVER, they aren’t practical in terms of a survival or a utility knife at all. Good Video just thought I’d share the knowledge and a source.
While that may be true, nobody on the streets fights like that anymore; odds are, if you’ve retained any of those fighting skills, it’s out of appreciation for art/history & you’ll probably never use them outside of practice. Nowadays, if someone actually wants to hurt you, they’re most likely going to have a gun or it’ll be group of people to gang up on you. You’re dreaming of a bygone era, I’d be very surprised to hear about any knife rumbles these days, unless it was underground type stuff. Even in the U.K., where knife attacks are fairly common, most are using large fixed blades, steak knives & even machetes.
thank you
the thing is that you are thinking of stilletos as tools, they are not tools. they have the thin blade for a reason. they are indeed a WEAPON. in your previous video you just discussed the practicality in terms of cutting and heavy use. not really the stilleto or "mechanical knife" aim. the aim is to deploy the blade fast in order to be a better self defense foldable knife that you can carry concealed. desliking this video because you just pampered by showing a book, not actually concidering all the factors.
btw: the rapid oppening and shock value of oppening a stilleto can be concidered scary and so also adds to the "leave me alone" factor and therefore that is also a good way of defending yourself.
hw fast it deploys, how easy it is to deploy, can you deploy it when under a lot of stress? can you rely on it to save your life when shit hits the fan? THOSE are the kinds of questions you shoul've answered. people looking for a stilleto need these kinds of answers and they stumpled uppon your bait title only to find you trying to say they were bad because they can't carv a piece of wood... get real.
Perhaps there is a reason why so little Italian switchblades were involved in knife fights? Think about it.
dude stop getting your information from movies. switchblades are unreliable as hell when it comes to any type of work including self defense. you would be better off using a rock in self defense. intimidation is one thing but would you really bet your life on thin blade locked with a bolster lock? Get a fixed blade.
after a while my switchblade broke. not reliable at all. went for a knuckebuster instead.
These are just "Gimme your money" knives. "And your watch while you're at it". lol
I agree with you. Stilettos were designed as a stealthy offensive weapon. It's intended for stabbing. And you're right; it has become a cool novelty. Its popularity is derived from Hollywood glamour for its look, feel, sound, and idea. Cool video, brother. If you want something practical, in my opinion, I would recommend an AGA Diana. What are your thoughts on those?
absolutly. For letter/package opening they are great.
Would consider it an "okay" self defense blade?
Jason Valentin yea thin blade flat smooth top made to slid right In between the ribs
I agree with you; they are mainly for looks. Cool for movies and hollywood or just if you want to look tough with it :) Yeah you could use it for self defense if you HAD to, but you would rather use a different style knife for that, if you had to. Same thing with carving, camping, etc. They just aren't really that practical. In self defense you don't want to thrust with it you would cut your hand on the blade. Not that I have ever been in a knife fight, but they can be a backup for self defense, better than nothing.
I will be honest I love switchblades a lot more than full tang knifes even if they are not as useful
They’d be awsme for fishing on jetties.
i like the green acrylic 13 incher you have. i have a red 18 inch with a dagger blade. dont know why you have had attitude thrown at you. because i agree with you, i have had switchblades for the last 30 years and they all end up have a bit if blade play. i have frank b, armando b. skm. astor, aga campolin. spanish etc. all end up a bit loose. nothing a tacking hammer on the blade pin wont sort out.
This honestly sounds exactly the same as people who swear katanas are the BEST sword ever made.. reality is often never like Hollywood and media makes something out to be however I think it's kinda neat that they might be better at intimation than fighting since winning a fight without ever having to fight is the best case scenario.. kinda reminds me of how poisonous animals often use bright colors to warn predators that they're poisonous.
I appreciate you taking the time, and making the effort to educate some of us newbies. I have always had a fondness of switchblades, more specifically the Italian Style Stilettos. I found your presentation very enlightening. Don`t pay any attention to these whining snobs who are just trying to act like they know something, when in actual fact, they are as dumb as a box of rocks.
"Uselessness and look neat" Hmmm, I bet if someone thrust one of those things into my gut I'd feel it. If one of these useless knives where jammed into my chest cavity I doubt I'd look down and think, what a useless knife.
Huh. When I clicked on the first video, after reading the title, I thought 'If he says anything other than 'no', he's wrong'. And I love and collect stilettos. They're basically useless knives. They're totally cool, but useless. Oh well, let's watch this, but yeah, you were totally right and the internet is dumb, so I wouldn't worry about it.
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what brand are those?
Akc
I was supprized too. I wasn't trying to talk crap on them, they are super cool knives with a lot of style. I just wouldn't try and cut down cardboard boxes with one.
My switchblade is practical for making me happy.
ther you go!
Carter, if there's one thing I've learned in my time on YT, it's that people will twist your words any way they choose to fit their argument. They will completely change what you said to make it sound like they are correcting you somehow, even though what you said in the first place is rarely even debatable.
This is a prime example. At least I know I'm not alone in this! LMAO
Interesting vid Carter, stilettos aren't my type of knives but they are beautiful works of art.
But Carter, stiletto daggers were made to stab your enemies to death. In fact, that is the ONLY thing any knives exist for, obviously, so I think they are totally practical, and EDC one for daily stabbing tasks.
Personally, my enemies include: Zip ties, envelopes, tape, and USPS flat rate boxes with new knives in them.
Someone thinks there's a real use for these? Oh boy, that's sad. At no point have I ever felt I couldn't do something If I didn't have an Italian-style Switchblade. They're fun knives and that's it. 🤣
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it gets my grandkids attention when i open the mail-
Hahahah 😂
Well now. Daggers are for stabbin', right? A switchblade is a dagger, right? Seems pretty straightforward to me. However, switchblades are also for collectin' and they seem to be okey-fine for that too. Just sayin'. (Note: I am NOT recommending stabbin' unless being attacked by.. er.. a werewoof or something. 'Kay?)
I've always wanted a real one,whatever that meant. They were illegal in my state until this year. I got one at a flea market .that I had to assemble from a kit. Not legal to carry though so I kept it at home. I just ordered one from an online shop. Just a cheapie. Maybe get a nice one sometime. I know vthey are not practical for anything. But still way cool..
I love stilettos but I know they are not meant for utility or defensive tasks
Same! I have a newer video where I go through my whole collection as of now.
Very cool book, and nice knives as well. You are correct sir, stiletto is just a word meaning long and slender. Although the dictionary uses it in terms of a knife with small reference to ladies shoes (stiletto heels or pumps). In terms of a knife it is meant as a style, not a type. :)
I missed your 1st vid, probably before I subbed to you. Lovin your videos though. Thanks for sharing!
I could not agree more!
LOL! Speaking of which, Cold Steel does that Ti Light.
The switch blade is the machine gun of knives.😊
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I know this is ten years late, but switchblades are collected by knife collectors that enjoy the craftsmanship that goes into making them and the history that goes along with them. Nobody's taking them camping or to work. Holding one in your hand and deploying them is very enjoyable. So your comparison to modern knives or practicality are moot. Comparing them to baseball cards and comic books is just being a moron. That's my 2 cents. These type knives where carried in Europe and the states from the early 1900s they where easy to conceal in a pocket or suit. Push daggers aren't practical either but they where carried for self defense and by nefarious individuals all the way back in the 1800s probably earlier.
Exactly! Check out the book the Sicilian blade there are differ styles of Sicilian knife fight that utilize stilettos! They were very much implemented at one time and my grandfather taught me.
Thank you for the comment
All that, and not one mention of self defense in the first one? Quick opening hello? Not a utility or hunting knife OBVIOUSLY. If some thug held you up and maybe got spooked and lest say stabbed you hilt deep in the stomach or perhaps the neck. Would you say to him, no prob this knife is only good for opening letters and has no practical application? I think not.
Great Info Carter! I have a few of these Italian knives and some china and korean copies! I will check into that Book... Amazon perhaps!!! ;-)
Yeah man, I know I should be used to it by now, but it blows my mind everytime it happens LOL
Still disagree. I use mine for many things. Aa a marital artist my fighting style works best with these knives.
I worked my mikov like a horse for ever
Dude ! Where is the pink hadled one? You know the one for the girlie dumbel lifters. Hey man this old daggo digs the Italian switch blades. They remind of the Sudebakers. Once you onw a Studie any other car feels as light and weak as a bicycle. They just have a place in the folder knife world and if you like them , nothing wrong with it.
Oh and yes people, like any other novelty, there fun! So have FUN with your switchblade...
There are some Americcan custom makes who do just that. Being a custom, however, drives the price very high
Has anyone ever carried one and used it for utility work? How about a torture test? Enjoyed the video I like that book also.
I did with my uncle's 50's stiletto, they work OK for EDC
I have a 13" Frank B stiletto. It's a pretty knife but its construction and lock are nowhere near strong enough for any duties aside from letter opening. I really wish a knife company would design a stiletto with a usable blade and better lock with the same styling.
Really interesting video. Thought the first video was good too. Just bought the book off eBay. And i think your right switch blades look cool. But if it hit the fan which would you choose switch blade or full size Bowie. There are accounts of full size Bowie,s stopping Mr Grizz can,t see a switch blade doing that. And no i,m not volunteering to test it out.😂😂😂😂😂
Would you sell me one of them
I have a few 1962 italian switch blde and it acually really durible
You know, I think it less of what type of lock, and more of the quality of the lock. Any of those locks "could" be implemented in a fairly strong way, you just don't often see it done. I have seen traditonal Stilletto designs implemented with high quality american steels and manufacturing and it is a very strong and high quality blade, the cost was just as hight though LOL. Maybe check out some of the higher end stilettos by AB Champolin.
@ibesteadymobbin92 And for the price these go for, you could get anything from a spyderco manix 2 to a zt 0550. For the money I spent on mine(1 9" frank b, 1 11" frank b, 2 11 frank b swinguards and a 16" AGA Campolin Sicilian Picklock) I could have had 2 hinderer xm-18s (mil price) 2 smfs (mil price) or 2 crk sebenzas/Umnumzaans. What did I get out of them? $300. After months of trying to sell them, all I saw was $300.
Yeah bro. Don't even get me started on that....
its a knife for flexing at your enemy, if you flick that blade out, they should run away if they have brains, that is.
I just think they're very cool. I just like looking at mine mostly. for a serious blade I go with a cold steel talwar xl or counter point XL. there's just something about an automatic stiletto that turns me on.
Thanks bro!
Some people are just so damn stupid they can't see the forest for (because of) trees , the switch blade knife is Just a knife that scars the shit out of the other person and "hopefully" gives you time to put space between you and them . Pray he doesn't have a gun or a Crocodile Dundee knife
Can you be sharp in them but the new Damascus Chinese 2022's they're sharp some people might call them akc's but they are not and the Chinese build them way better than the Italians this time around
Similar to the derringers In the fire arm world. Knives are better in my opinion.
The Iceman's firearm if choice was the derringer.
From a users standpoint- they're useless. They typically use 420 or 440 steel which like it says is seldom hardened. They all come dull as a butter knife, I tried to sharpen a frank b, but it literally wouldn't take an edge. Also, alot of them aren't even sharpened to the tip. Look at a knife with a very fine tip (cold steel TI lite is the best example, then look at a stiletto. It's round. Almost like the Emerson psark with the safty tip. They have immense amounts of bladeplay.
I agree, i like mine but its basically a keepsake, to much play, and no edge.
LOL, thanks bro!
great vid !
I got the book and love it
LOL, you crack me up bro!
nicac (dot) net. Bladeplay, bladehq, and bladeops mostly
The Cold Steel Ti Lite 4 inch is basically an improved version of a classic switch.
Practical for stab
for sure
I love switchblades, are they practical, not really, face it hater u can love them and still realize they're not the most practical
Forgot to answer your question...
No, they are not practical, unless of course, you open a shitload of letters every day, then, maybe. LOL
Stay safe!
Keep your knives,I'll stick with carrying my gun for self protection. 👍🇺🇸🇺🇸
good call
I PAID 120 FOR A FUCKING TOY?
No you played that money for a functional piece of knife making genius
+that metal person Indeed.
managed to buy that book off amazon £22.
In other words there basically modified prison shanks.
You could say that lol