Antonio Fogarizzu CIC Milano 2012 fixed blade & folding dagger combination

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Antonio asked me to post his latest creation on Bladeforums so here it is, a fixed/folding dagger with a slide lock that will hold the folding blade open in different positions. The knife was available by drawing at the show, it was quite spectacular and unique, the fit and finish was perfect. Antonio, it was great to meet you and your family at the show, I can't wait until next year.

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love the look of the black lip separated with gold borders. I think the bevel grind on the blade looks a little washed out in comparison with the rest of the knife.
It's a very unique piece and displays exceptional 'outta da box' thinking, almost a hallmark by now of Mr. Fogarizzu.
 
Not my cup of T this one...

But: it looks spectacular! (well, like everything mr. Fogarizzu makes...)

Kind regards,

Jos
 
I rather like the concept and the handle is spectacular. Unfortunately, not legal here. Lorien -- I played with the image and deepened it, brought down the highlights which seem overexposed and sharpened and the lines look just fine. Sometimes a photo can be deceiving even when done by one of the best photographers available and who knows if it is just a monitor or what also.
 
The knife is almost robotic in its lines and construction. Its astounding that this is made by hand.
 
It's stretching boundaries, by all means! (Everyone's monitor is different. I see every edge.)

I'm intrigued by the little square studs holding it together. They appear to be captured in a pocket on both sides. I'd first think this is a screw together construction, but the only thing these allow is a formed rivet.

And, when closed, how do you pluck that little blade out? I'd love to see a view of it in the closed position in the well.

Antonio, Martin, anyone?

Coop
 
SharpByCoop said:
It's stretching boundaries, by all means! (Everyone's monitor is different. I see every edge.)

I'm intrigued by the little square studs holding it together. They appear to be captured in a pocket on both sides. I'd first think this is a screw together construction, but the only thing these allow is a formed rivet.

And, when closed, how do you pluck that little blade out? I'd love to see a view of it in the closed position in the well.

Antonio, Martin, anyone?

Coop
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Jim, it's what people refer to as a California opener, to open the blade you slide the lock forward and it pops the blade out a little and then you open it the rest of the way manually. Antonio also had a bid up knife, a folding dagger like this one but without the fixed blade and it was in carbon fiber. The blade could be locked in fifteen different positions. The winning bidder was one of your best customers so it may land in your studio soon!
 
I don't really understand what it looks like when completely opened or closed. Apart from that, it looks amazing.

As a side note, I never understood the point of California auto. Sure, it makes them legal, but it's a useless feature, no?
 
Thank you for your congratulations dear friends, and a special thanks to Martin for posting the photos and for his company in Milan,
 
martinr said:
Jim, it's what people refer to as a California opener, to open the blade you slide the lock forward and it pops the blade out a little and then you open it the rest of the way manually. Antonio also had a bid up knife, a folding dagger like this one but without the fixed blade and it was in carbon fiber. The blade could be locked in fifteen different positions. The winning bidder was one of your best customers so it may land in your studio soon!
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Like most of you guys this one had me scratching my head whether I'd like it or not...

It arrived last week. Confirmed: VERY likable!

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The precision is SOooooo precise. You slide that square button up only about 1/2 millimeter, and the tip peeks out about 1/2 a centimeter, allowing you to draw it out farther. It will click into any of multi positions if you let loose the tension on the button.

Back at home the tip is surrounded and framed in protection.

I found it VERY groundbreaking.

Antonio was not physically well for a period last year. Apparently he's stored up a BUNCH of mind energy, because he's BACK! :thumbup:

Coop
 
BTW, I kept looking at Francesco's portrait above and couldn't figure out why I was so confused...

Then I looked at it sideways, the way he shot it:

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I'm unsure why it was spun off its axis for this display, but it sure makes more visual sense to me now. It's a great image.

Coop
 
Antonio is well and the his works are always at the highest level, congratulations for this one news. Ciao Tore
 
Thank you Coop and Tore,
I could not describe better than you the New Multiposition Lock ,may you can post a new thread so all our friend can see this new Knife.
Yes you're rigth , i had almost one years to think about care and new knives,hope peoples like my new way to see
Knives, because i really enjoy making them.
 
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