Rick’s knife Americain. Which folder would it be?

Rick may have been elegant and sophisticated by 1942, but he had a checkered past, and seemed familiar with the streets of NYC. I remember his line to Major Strasser to the effect that there are certain sections of New York that he wouldn't advise the Germans to invade. So, yeah, I'm thinking switchblade stilletto. Right out of "The Blackboard Jungle."

 
The Amazing Virginian said:
Rick may have been elegant and sophisticated by 1942, but he had a checkered past, and seemed familiar with the streets of NYC. I remember his line to Major Strasser to the effect that there are certain sections of New York that he wouldn't advise the Germans to invade. So, yeah, I'm thinking switchblade stilletto. Right out of "The Blackboard Jungle."

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True. Let’s compromise, a tortoise shell switchblade 😊
 
All I remember of Rick's Gestapo dossier is, "Are my eyes really brown?" And he had a history of lost causes, but the only one I think I remember is the Spanish civil war.
I know. He kept his Cub Scout knife as a trusty companion and a memento of more innocent days.
 
I asked chatgpt and this was its answer 😉

In the Hollywood classic "Casablanca," the main character, Rick, is portrayed as a tough and resourceful man who runs a nightclub in Morocco during World War II. It is not specified in the movie what kind of folding knife Rick is carrying, so it is difficult to say for sure. However, based on the time period and setting of the movie, it is likely that Rick would have been carrying a knife that was practical, durable and reliable.

In that time period, the most common type of folding knives were the slipjoint and the lockback knives, which are simple and easy to use, but also provide a good level of safety.

It is also likely that Rick's knife would have been relatively small and compact, easy to carry, and with a blade that is sharp and durable. Common blade steels during that time were carbon steel and stainless steel.

It is also possible that Rick would have carried a knife that was distinctive and personalized, reflecting his character as a tough and resourceful individual.

In summary, it's impossible to know for sure what kind of folding knife Rick is carrying in the movie, but it is likely that it would have been a practical, durable, and reliable knife that was popular during the time period and setting of the movie
 
I think it would be some kind of French knife, since we are talking French Morroco, something practical but with a little French class. Maybe a GR knife (not necesssrily the Sabot but the same pattern) or would the Laguiole patterns be around Morocco?i borrowed this picture, but maybe this:

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If he has something to remind him of home. maybe some type of harness jack Or some kind of Boy Scout knife, maybe a Camillus.
 
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baxtrom said:
I asked chatgpt and this was its answer 😉

In the Hollywood classic "Casablanca," the main character, Rick, is portrayed as a tough and resourceful man who runs a nightclub in Morocco during World War II. It is not specified in the movie what kind of folding knife Rick is carrying, so it is difficult to say for sure. However, based on the time period and setting of the movie, it is likely that Rick would have been carrying a knife that was practical, durable and reliable.

In that time period, the most common type of folding knives were the slipjoint and the lockback knives, which are simple and easy to use, but also provide a good level of safety.

It is also likely that Rick's knife would have been relatively small and compact, easy to carry, and with a blade that is sharp and durable. Common blade steels during that time were carbon steel and stainless steel.

It is also possible that Rick would have carried a knife that was distinctive and personalized, reflecting his character as a tough and resourceful individual.

In summary, it's impossible to know for sure what kind of folding knife Rick is carrying in the movie, but it is likely that it would have been a practical, durable, and reliable knife that was popular during the time period and setting of the movie
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That’s an impressively wordy and repetitive non-answer. 😁
 
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