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.
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.

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

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.How do you not conceal a pocket knife? Do you hold it in your hand?![]()
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?and it makes a nice murder weapon.
anything can be a weapon if you know what you're doing....i hear a hammer works well![]()
That comment is uncalled for.
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!

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

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.![]()
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....
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!