Introduction and a couple questions

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I have been watching this forum for a few months now and figured I'd introduce myself.

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I have small collection consisting of a vintage Italian knife (one of my questions), two Douk Douks, a MAM Sheepsfoot, Opinel No7, Opinel No6 that I modified (I need to re-stain it), a Opinel No6 with walnut handle and stainless blade and a SAK. I have really been enjoying this forum and have learned a lot about various knives.

Anyway on to the questions. The Italian knife I have I bought off eBay for a few bucks. It was claimed to be WWII Italian sailors knife which I kind of doubt but it would be neat if it was.

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The blade is marked Bianchi Campobasso. Can anyone tell me anything about the knife? Also the line cutter (I am assuming that is what it is) is lose for about the first 5-10 degrees. Is there a way to fix that?

My next question is about my next purchase. I'd really like a Texas toothpick. I have seen talk of a number of brands mentioned as making them other the Case. I was just wondering what smaller Texas Toothpick you would recommend for around $50-$60 or less?

Thanks for the help.
 
Welcome. I don't know much about your mariner's knife there (also called a rigger's knife). The thing you are calling a line cutter (unless you mean the main sheepsfoot blade) is a can opener.

If you want a small, slender, rather delicate knife then the Case Small Texas Toothpick is fine. I believe Buck makes one (imported), Rough Rider too (also imported). Queen makes several sizes of toothpicks as well, under their Queen, Queen City, and Schatt and Morgan brands.

GEC makes a very nice knife they call the Toothpick on the #12 pattern, but it's 4" long and a decent sturdy knife. It's one of my favorite GEC patterns. Here's one of mine, shown in hand to give you a feel for the size:

 
The mariner's knife is confusing because it is also the British army clasp-knife, so they must have used the spike for something other than marlinespike seamanship.
There's a thread on them a few pages back.
It looks like your pivot pin has slipped and caused the joint to loosen?
 
jc57 said:
Welcome. I don't know much about your mariner's knife there (also called a rigger's knife). The thing you are calling a line cutter (unless you mean the main sheepsfoot blade) is a can opener.

If you want a small, slender, rather delicate knife then the Case Small Texas Toothpick is fine. I believe Buck makes one (imported), Rough Rider too (also imported). Queen makes several sizes of toothpicks as well, under their Queen, Queen City, and Schatt and Morgan brands.

GEC makes a very nice knife they call the Toothpick on the #12 pattern, but it's 4" long and a decent sturdy knife. It's one of my favorite GEC patterns. Here's one of mine, shown in hand to give you a feel for the size:

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Oops. Yeah I guess I can see how that is can opener. I am looking for a small slender knife. That GEC is a nice looking knife though.
 
Probably is an Italian Army/Navy issue knife from WW II as it has similarities to British and Belgian knives of the same type/era. The spike comes in handy for undoing tough knots and your example looks like it's seen a lot of genuine use. Perhaps one of our Italian contributors can shed more light?

GEC's Toothpick looks impressive (although I don't much like the 2 blade version) but they're not cheap or that easy to come across. An alternative for a slim inexpensive knife would be CASE's Slimline Trapper or Queen Cutlery's Utility knife, you might well like them, I certainly do!

Regards, Will
 
I have a large Case and Queen toothpicks. Both are nice knives, I am sure if you got a smaller one, it'd please you. They are considerably slimmer than GEC toothpics, which I do not care for their design, too thick. Plus two blades on a toothpick is an abomination (unless one blade is a fish scaler :) )
 
I ordered a small Case toothpick today since I had $10 off at a website that was about to expire. I am looking forward to getting it.
 
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