Can a switchblade be considered traditional ?

[skyhorse]

The switchblade knife dates back to around 1750 in Europe and became popular with American knife makers after the Civil War . Can a switchblade knife be considered traditional ? A video about the old Case models.

 

[Jack Black]

Definitely

 

[skyhorse]

Definitely

Somethig that I bet don't come to mind with many folks when thinking about a traditional pattern.

 

[btb01]

Traditional switchblades seem to show up fairly often in the traditional knives in movies thread.

 

[WValtakis]

I post them over here pretty often when they get carried

 

[Jack Black]

I post them over here pretty often when they get carried

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I was just thinking of the examples you've posted Chip

The only one I have, currently, is a Schrade Pull-Ball!

 

[mrknife]

stilletto blades themselves date back to late 1400 - early 1500s italy, I dont see why not.

 

[sf fanatic]

I think this Buck DA auto qualifies.
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[Jack Black]

stilletto blades themselves date back to late 1400 - early 1500s italy, I dont see why not.

Don't get a chance to post this often Thanks Jack!

 

[mrknife]

Don't get a chance to post this often Thanks Jack!

would you look at that!

 

[Jack Black]

would you look at that!

I sometimes twirl it around, while I am twirling my moustache with the other hand

 

[mrknife]

I sometimes twirl it around, while I am twirling my moustache with the other hand

there shant be many medici's left in the wild now! their times have passed!

 

[WValtakis]

Don't get a chance to post this often Thanks Jack!

I sometimes twirl it around, while I am twirling my moustache with the other hand

That's a load off, I was worried I was the only one

 

[Jack Black]

That's a load off, I was worried I was the only one

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LOL! Brilliant Chip!

 

[cbr1000]

Top knife is a GEC made automatic.

 

[mrknife]

Top knife is a GEC made automatic.

i dont think ive ever held one of those. is it one of the hidden button switchblades? Depress the houndstooth and out flies the blade?

 

[sf fanatic]

Mikov multi-auto with Buffalo horn handles.
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[Jack Black]

i dont think ive ever held one of those. is it one of the hidden button switchblades? Depress the houndstooth and out flies the blade?

They keep them away from you Jack!

 

[Tyson A Wright]

That's a load off, I was worried I was the only one

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Stilettos like this were common weapons for artillery troops, and it's pretty common to see historical examples with markings on the blade to help with ballistics calculations, make various measurements, etc. If anybody should have a stiletto in the modern world that is engraved for use as a technical tool (in addition to its weapon capabilities), it's you, WValtakis !

 

[JAF1973]

Yes Switchblades can easily be considered traditional. Depending on the style.