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PocketKnifeJimmy

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This was a knife I had run into quite a bit online, and although it intrigued me, I always hesitated to buy it. Well, until last week, when my curiosity finally got the best of me. I thought to myself, if it's nicely made, it will be a cool little addition to my collection. Now, having it in hand, imo, it definitely is a well executed diminutive little traditional folding knife.
It's made by, (I believe), the Maserin knife company in Italy, but under contract for Cold Steel. The handle material is a polished micarta with nickel silver bolsers/liners. The blade is made from S35VN steel.
In the past, I have found that many such tiny knives, although small as intended to be, lack the proper overall look. Almost as if making them small, somehow causes them to also not look correct. Like, if you could enlarge them, they would somehow seem strange in shape or overall dimensions/proportions.
That is not the case with this tiny knife, which is titled by Cold Steel as the 'Charm'. Imo, they simply got it right! It truly seems like a very well handcrafted item.
It's styling, imo, kind of reminds me of the Buck Model 110, (sans the lockback mechanism) :)
 
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This is another traditional folding miniature knife I have. This one has a lot of sentimental value for me.
Anyhow, it was made in Japan maybe about 30 to 35 years ago,. But, other than being marked made in Japan, it has no maker's marking. It's a decently made tiny knife.
 
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Very cool.
That one seems to be of a size I would have no problem using.
There are miniature knives and there are knives that are simply very small.

Now this one though hair shaving sharp and functional is a bit too small to think of as a user . I suppose that's why they made it a tie clip and why it still looks pretty new after 60 years or so.

 
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I had to laugh at the above comment about the Cold Steel Charm and Lynn Thompson not being able to use it on a pig's carcass :)
I did see some video footage recently of him attempting to hunt a huge wild Buffalo with a spear! I had to watch it, as I thought that was a bit over the top, even for him.
Anyhow, he was up and close to this beast of an animal... like way closer than any average sane man would ever consider being while only with a spear. He did fail at his attempt, the Buffalo moving his horned head just in time to deflect the spear. Well, that kind'a pissed off the wild beast, so... he charged Lynn. It all happened extremely fast, and Lynn moved out of the way just in time, pulled out a powerful cartridge Ruger Redhawk revolver, and shot the Buffalo to death. I would never have believed such a story, if it were not caught on video to prove it. I know he is not liked by many, but he does actually practice some crazy things, so he's not just some mall ninja type of a guy, (although some of his products do have that kind'a look about them). Maybe he ain't wrapped too tight, but I have enjoyed adding some of his offerings to my collection hobby.
The "Charm" knife is just one example that his offerings run the gamut, and that ALMOST everyone could find something in his catalogs to suit their own tastes. I mean, boomerangs, throwing stars, and spears here... while also having traditional pocket knives, Bowies, and serviceable tactical knives there!

I'm looking forward to finding one of his "proof videos" about my new Charm miniature folding knife, it could be interesting! ;)
 
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PocketKnifeJimmy said:
I'm looking forward to finding one of his "proof videos" about my new Charm miniature folding knife, it could be interesting! ;)
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SSSHHHH!

Don't give him any ideas!

I can see it now... Lynn dressed in a Samurai outfit, charm knife grasped between thumb and forefinger. On a table is a line of 6 Ball Park Franks. Lynn goes to swipe through all 6 Ball Park franks with one cut. Pieces of franks flying everywhere. Oh My!:eek:

What is seen, cannot be unseen.
What is imagined, cannot be unimagined. :(
 
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