My New Tool!

[chad s]

Because you never know who's going to be lurking in that dark alley!

Ive wanted one for a long time, so I finally got my self the real deal Italian Stiletto, better known in the states as a switchblade!

Yea, its a tool, of sorts!

[Chris Adams]

Tool? Possibly.
Is it real or the cheap junk cast ones the kids carry here in my state.

Are they legal in your state/town?
Felony for possesion in California and lots of other states.

[Merkava_4]

Damn, I thought it was going to be something from Snap-on; instead, it's a fricking knife. :cool:

[chad s]

Tool? Possibly.
Is it real or the cheap junk cast ones the kids carry here in my state.

Are they legal in your state/town?
Felony for possesion in California and lots of other states.

Its the real deal, made by AKC in Maniago Italy. They have made them since 1949.

Not the best you can buy, but a 9" top of the line could run $500+!

An average real Italian runs $70-100.

They are legal to own in Maryland. They are also legal to carry, as long as they are NOT concealed. Maryland is one of the very few states that allow one to carry a non concealed switchblade.

[chad s]

Damn, I thought it was going to be something from Snap-on; instead, it's a fricking knife. :cool:

Sorry to disappoint you Merkava. At least there are two (very old) snap on tools in the upper edge of the photo!

[Deafautotech]

some of techs do had small pocket knife to open the part boxes as almost all chrysler had all parts in boxes that hold by tape.... the reason is most of parts had to return to warranty claims so techs want to keep it same instead open like on Christmas day....

[dxdexter]

They are legal to own in Maryland. They are also legal to carry, as long as they are NOT concealed. Maryland is one of the very few states that allow one to carry a non concealed switchblade.

How do you not conceal a pocket knife? Do you hold it in your hand?:headscrat

[Uncle Buck]

Sorry to disappoint you Merkava. At least there are two (very old) snap on tools in the upper edge of the photo!

I thought I was the only one to notice that till I saw your post! :bounce:

[chad s]

How do you not conceal a pocket knife? Do you hold it in your hand?:headscrat
You really cant "not conceal" it. However, I dont do drugs, I dont act suspiciously, I dont threaten people, theres no reason for a cop to search me for a concealed weapon.

I also dont plan on really carrying it. More of a conversation piece.

[Jey]

and it makes a nice murder weapon.

[G1K]

and it makes a nice murder weapon. So does tha handle of a 3/4" ratchet, as does an impact wrench being twirled overhead by the air hose... what's the point?

Ryan

[jackmcmanus21]

anything can be a weapon if you know what you're doing....i hear a hammer works well :)

[DavidtheDuke]

anything can be a weapon if you know what you're doing....i hear a hammer works well :)

Snap-On's work the best, and provide an easy clean-up with professional results!

[Elroy]

and it makes a nice murder weapon.

That comment is uncalled for.

[chad s]

That comment is uncalled for.

Yea, I think it makes a much better letter opener for me, considering I'm not a violent person. I have always liked the 50's youth/hot rod movies, and the switchblade was just a part of that all.

A lot of people collect knives, that doesnt mean they are violent, dangerous, or murderers.

[chad s]

Snap-On's work the best, and provide an easy clean-up with professional results!

You must work for the Snap on marketing department! Just kidding, that was too funny.

[Junkman]

Because you never know who's going to be lurking in that dark alley!

Ive wanted one for a long time, so I finally got my self the real deal Italian Stiletto, better known in the states as a switchblade!

Yea, its a tool, of sorts!

My old girlfriend had a pair of real Stiletto's...... they were the real deal.







































Eight inch red leather high heals. Now, that was a woman you could look up to! :lol_hitti

[Itzkwik]

Junk, you need to fill in all that empty space with her picture.

[Junkman]

Junk, you need to fill in all that empty space with her picture.

I would, but if I did, it would get me tossed off of here. I don't think that the management of the site is as liberal as some might like, and others would prefer it to remain that way. PM me your email and I will send it to you. Junk.

[Rusty67]

First I'd like to say, nice knife

Yea, I think it makes a much better letter opener for me, considering I'm not a violent person. I have always liked the 50's youth/hot rod movies, and the switchblade was just a part of that all.

A lot of people collect knives, that doesnt mean they are violent, dangerous, or murderers.

My father is proof of this concept. The man loves buy knives and looking at them, playing with them and seeing the different configurations they come in. Would he kill someone with them ? I doubt it. He isn't a violent person. Me on the other hand... I've got 2 good hands and some rock hard elbows, what the hell do I need a knife for ?

[russlaferrera]

First I'd like to say, nice knife



Would he kill someone with them ? I doubt it. He isn't a violent person. Me on the other hand... I've got 2 good hands and some rock hard elbows, what the hell do I need a knife for ?

Great for opening boxes, cutting nylon tape. Also great in an emergencies, Cut a seatbelt? I use mine every day.

They are legal to own in Maryland. They are also legal to carry, as long as they are NOT concealed. Maryland is one of the very few states that allow one to carry a non concealed switchblade.[/QUOTE]

Virginia has a "Concealed knife permit" WE ALL have rights. You just have to PAY for them!

[eschoendorff]

Chad,

that's a real cool knife. I've always wondered bout those things... I'd like to have onw, but A) I don't think it's legal in my area and B) i would never actually use it. It would just sit around....

So I think I'll just appreciate your. :beer:

[chad s]

Chad,

that's a real cool knife. I've always wondered bout those things... I'd like to have onw, but A) I don't think it's legal in my area and B) i would never actually use it. It would just sit around....

So I think I'll just appreciate your. :beer:

Thanks,
I really wanted an original 1950's one, but I tried to do some research, and it turns out that the same few companies have been hand making them in the same town in italy for over 50 years, and the designs, technology, and materials have not changed since the 50's, so what makes one a 50's one? Maybe wear and tear, but there seems to be no way to properly date one to be a 50's switchblade.

Its staying on my desk, to serve as a letter opener and conversation piece, along with some of my vintage tools I enjoy looking at when I sit at my desk.

I carry a regular Kershaw knife (great USA made knife, and awesome customer service) on the job. I use it for everything from cutting electrical tape, opening boxes, light prying, scraping, etc, and its awesome. I think if I wiped out a switchblade to do those tasks on the job, customers would get the wrong impression, not to mention, my boss (also known as Dad) would be pretty angry!

[eschoendorff]

Thanks,
I really wanted an original 1950's one, but I tried to do some research, and it turns out that the same few companies have been hand making them in the same town in italy for over 50 years, and the designs, technology, and materials have not changed since the 50's, so what makes one a 50's one? Maybe wear and tear, but there seems to be no way to properly date one to be a 50's switchblade.

Its staying on my desk, to serve as a letter opener and conversation piece, along with some of my vintage tools I enjoy looking at when I sit at my desk.

I carry a regular Kershaw knife (great USA made knife, and awesome customer service) on the job. I use it for everything from cutting electrical tape, opening boxes, light prying, scraping, etc, and its awesome. I think if I wiped out a switchblade to do those tasks on the job, customers would get the wrong impression, not to mention, my boss (also known as Dad) would be pretty angry!

A letter opener! That's a great idea! Now I really want one.... Any Michigan peeps know if those knives are legal in MI?????

[dxdexter]

A letter opener! That's a great idea! Now I really want one....

Dose anyone know if they will open email?

[chad s]

A letter opener! That's a great idea! Now I really want one.... Any Michigan peeps know if those knives are legal in MI?????

According to http://www.amatecon.com/switchblade.html
Not legal to even own. Its silly really, there are MUCH more dangerous knives that are legal in ALL states!

[eschoendorff]

According to http://www.amatecon.com/switchblade.html
Not legal to even own. Its silly really, there are MUCH more dangerous knives that are legal in ALL states!

Just damn... my tax dollars at work. I gotta get teh hell outta Michigan. Nothing to do with knives, but this place is just generally depressing.