Frank Beltrame Lock Back Tortoise Swing Guard

[John6553]

Hello Everyone,
Frank Beltrame Lock Back Tortoise Swing Guard: 28.5 cm or 11 1/16", 6 1/8' Handle including Guards, Stainless Steel Bolsters, Button, Safety and Guards, Guards are 1.5", Full Half Grind Blade 4 15/16" Sits Centered and Deep in the Channel, Button Side of Tang is Stamped Frank B over Italy the stamp is nearly invisible, Brass Liners and Pins, Fires Wicked Hard and Fast. The photo's do not do the Tortoise justice. I may try again with a different camera and replace these images.

Thank you for taking a look at my new Frank Beltrame Tortoise Swing Guard,
John

 

[SharpByCoop]

As always, John, you show your passion in choosing quality. :thumbup:

Yes, this is a niche collection focus, and that many aren't aware of how notable Frank's work is, but I get it.

Thanks for your time.

Coop

 

[liamstrain]

That's a really nice sample. I like the swinguards. My classic black 11" Frank B with the bolster release has a certain panache, but it's not nearly as pretty as this sample. Nice choice!

 

[John6553]

Hello Coop,
Francesco is a Italian Master Craftsman. There are collectors who understand what an Italian stiletto is and appreciate Frank's work. It's not the type of knife that's taken to work. You won't see a fireman, carpenter, or EMT use it at work. They are more like works of art or a light duty knife. You can count the number of knife makers like Frank on one hand and there are even fewer exporters of fine Italian stilettos.
I got this knife last fall. In a few weeks Frank will be releasing a limited edition of this knife in various scale materials. Frank used the knife I have to test the new tortoise material. He plans on a making a bamboo handle plus genuine abalone and blonde horn.
Thank you, Coop, for taking a look at my knife and for your comment,
John

 

[John6553]

Hello liamstraim,
You'll be happy to hear this, Frank B is making more of these tortoise handled swing guards along with other new and different synthetic handles. One new style scheduled is bamboo. I haven't seen it, but I hear it looks awesome. If my money holders out I just might get one. This limited edition knife should be ready in a few weeks may you can get one of these.
Thank you, LiamStraim, for taking a look at my knife and for your comment,
John