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Barry Wood "Swing Lock"
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I had Colt Wood version and thought it was nifty. A bit time consuming for everyday use, IMHO.
I like nifty locks and designs.
I'll have to do a search on Eire though.
I like nifty locks and designs.
I'll have to do a search on Eire though.
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Here's one made by Michael Irie.
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Okay, didn't realize it was the same (at least conceptually).
The thing I like about these knives is that most of them are of high quality (conversely, they also aren't exactly inexpensive).
It's one of those under-appreciated designs.
The thing I like about these knives is that most of them are of high quality (conversely, they also aren't exactly inexpensive).
It's one of those under-appreciated designs.
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For quite a few years Mike made all of the knives. Mike does excellent work.
I have a similar designed knife made in Italy in the late 60's. I always called it a sideways butterfly knife. It is a lot lighter in construction and has an imitation stag handle.
I have a similar designed knife made in Italy in the late 60's. I always called it a sideways butterfly knife. It is a lot lighter in construction and has an imitation stag handle.
I have one of the Barry Wood designed knives made by Pacific Cutlery. Very cool!
I'm a big fan of new and interesting lock designs. The Neely lock on the Timberlite, the Lev-R-Lock, the Thumb Bolt, the Axis lock, the Aristocrat Majestic, the Case Tri-Fold, etc., etc.
-Bob
I'm a big fan of new and interesting lock designs. The Neely lock on the Timberlite, the Lev-R-Lock, the Thumb Bolt, the Axis lock, the Aristocrat Majestic, the Case Tri-Fold, etc., etc.
-Bob
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I picked up a Colt version some years ago , mint in box with pouch too. Also got a Mike Irie made version that is a 1 of 50 for the Rocky mountain Knife collectors club ( Or at least that's what I think the inscription on the blade refers to). I really like 'em and can't bring myself to sell them even though both are drawer fillers.
Paul.
Paul.
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As an aside, I've noticed that knife clubs use to have some quality pieces made for them.
When I see a club knife, I start researching. A lot of "forgotten" makers show up, unfortunately. Quality, non-the-less.
When I see a club knife, I start researching. A lot of "forgotten" makers show up, unfortunately. Quality, non-the-less.
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I have a knife like that that is made in Italy by Bonanza. 
It was called a butterfly knife when I bought it (from AG Russell I think). I really know nothing about the knife aside from that. I think the handles are Micarta, and have know idea what the blade steel is.
Its a pretty cool knife. Very Solid. Not that I have ever used it.
It was called a butterfly knife when I bought it (from AG Russell I think). I really know nothing about the knife aside from that. I think the handles are Micarta, and have know idea what the blade steel is.
Its a pretty cool knife. Very Solid. Not that I have ever used it.