From Maniago

[redsparrow]

Similar principle, but even better I think!!
The top two were used quite a bit and have almost no play!!

It's great that they were make sturdy. They're such nice knives that one would want them to last yet still be able to use. Thanks for bringing them out.

 

[mrknife]

The type of knives I own from Maniago, Italy unfortunately does not fit here

 

[waynorth]

The type of knives I own from Maniago, Italy unfortunately do not fit here

Have they got buttons and springs??
They are traditional if you ask me!!

 

[tongueriver]

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[waynorth]

Sampler.
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I like that Sampler!! You can slice your Parmigiano, and pluck your Olive' out of la vaso!!

 

[Railsplitter]

My two favorites.


And a couple of honorable mentions.

 

[mrknife]

Have they got buttons and springs??
They are traditional if you ask me!!

haha indeed they do charlie! in fact i believe that type of knife has been a critical component in Italian history for centuries. At least the blade shape anyway!

 

[Jack Black]

haha indeed they do charlie! in fact i believe that type of knife has been a critical component in Italian history for centuries. At least the blade shape anyway!

They've been posted here before Jack, certainly traditional I think

 

[mrknife]

They've been posted here before Jack, certainly traditional I think

I think those Falcon where lockbacks, no extra button!

 

[mbkr]

Bellissimo!
Cheap and cheerful and not so cheap but still cheerful


The "punch" on the Cable is a little different. Its cross section is a quarter circle with two flat sides. Stout and pointy, but no cutting edge. Kind of a cross between a punch and marlinspike. Anyway, it comes in handy

 

[waynorth]

haha indeed they do charlie! in fact i believe that type of knife has been a critical component in Italian history for centuries. At least the blade shape anyway!

I think these are very traditional; even the ones with extra springs and buttons!!
Left and middle are Maniago-made; right is a modern tribute inspired by the old one! Blade shape for sure!
This last one was too long for my scanner!!

 

[Jack Black]

The "punch" on the Cable is a little different. Its cross section is a quarter circle with two flat sides. Stout and pointy, but no cutting edge. Kind of a cross between a punch and marlinspike. Anyway, it comes in handy
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The knife pattern is actually German, but punches of this style are also seen on French knives

I think these are very traditional; even the ones with extra springs and buttons!!
Left and middle are Maniago-made; right is a modern tribute inspired by the old one! Blade shape for sure!View attachment 1519610
This last one was too long for my scanner!!View attachment 1519611

Italian knives of this type were actually very common in Sheffield in the 70's. Various models were sold, made by a variety of firms, but the switch-blade springs would be removed to comply with the UK laws of the time. Nice collection Charlie

 

[mbkr]

The knife pattern is actually German, but punches of this style are also seen on French knives

Thanks! I have several (way more than any normal person) knives with punches, but this one is unique in my collection.

 

[North Shore]

A couple Mauro Mario products of Maniago, a small 1950s ROSCO picklock and a 1960s M. Italy 11" swivel bolster release

 

[rarreola]

 

[Jack Black]

Finally got round to carrying this Old Bear in carbon

 

[mrknife]

I think these are very traditional; even the ones with extra springs and buttons!!
Left and middle are Maniago-made; right is a modern tribute inspired by the old one! Blade shape for sure!View attachment 1519610
This last one was too long for my scanner!!View attachment 1519611

11 or 13 on that one Charlie

The one on the end needs an end cap!

Awhile back I was very into automatic stilettos and bought some comically large ones for fun. Its like the gigantic bowie knife, cheap junk steel but always a brings a chuckle when I take it out of the case

 

[waynorth]

11 or 13 on that one Charlie

5 7/8", Jack, 11" O.A.

 

[tiguy7]

99mm Malga 6 Semi-Hobo with M-390 blade, removable G-10 scales, and crude sail makers needle. The SAK mini screw driver does not fit the corkscrew well. The pitch is too long, and the wire size is too large. Hard to show all the blades without contorting the springs.View attachment 1520364

 

[joeradza]

What's the bottom one?