Switchblades of italy book

Most switchblade designs incorporate a locking blade, in which the. Detailed information on specific manufacturers and the history of these companies give the reader specific information that is not easily found elsewhere, proving this book to be an invaluable source of information for the collector seeking to authenticate rare italian stilettos. The book should more properly be titled early switchblades of italy. Switchblades of italy by tim zinser, dan fuller, neal. A switchblade also known as an automatic knife, pushbutton knife, ejector knife, switch, sprenger, springer, flick knife, or flick blade is a type of knife with a folding or sliding blade contained in the handle which is opened automatically by a spring when a button, lever, or switch on the handle or bolster is activated. Italian stiletto knife 9 inch ivory micarta with a kris blade. Beautiful full page photographs of superb examples of featured knives rarely seen along with descriptions of the knife in detail and its history. I have the book switchblades of italy, where the authors describe the switchblades of the 1950s which they love as novelties. The site presents models of flick knives of companies f. Switchblades of italy by tim zinser, dan fuller and neal. Switchblade knife information shares new, current and historical information about automatic opening knives. An italian stiletto switchblade for modern characters.

How a few postwwii american entrepreneurs imported the fruits of that communitys labors and helped sponsor the switchblade boom in america until the ban. Switchblades of italy june 30, 2003 edition open library. Automatic switchblade knives italian switchblades knife. Throughout the book, highlighted sections showcase specific details that will be most helpful to collectors. We have been selling knives online and keeping people happy since 2003. Rare switchblades of italy leatherbound first edition about the authors. Switchblades of italy tim zinser, dan fuller, neal. As ive written before, thats an old school style thats fallen by the wayside. Switchblades of italy by tim zinser english paperback.

All knives in this category are authentic italian made switchblade knives from maniago, italy. Read switchblades of italy by tim zinser available from rakuten kobo. Most of these switchblades were sideopening designs, though some employed a. The first ever comprehensive publication about italian switchblade knives, featuring knives and history from the late 1700s to the 1970s. The site about the italian automatic stilettos from maniago in italy, with photos, videos and description. They have become very popular with law enforcement, military personnel, emergency medical technicians, and many other professionssuch as fisherman who used these almost exclusively for their ease of use with one hand while tending their nets from snags, minimizing their net damage and financial. This book explains how a relatively small community in italy exploited and were exploited to produce the worlds supply of the italian variety of these knives. If you dont want to order online you can call in the order at. Glorified as the weapon of choice among gang members and other tough guys from earlier generations, automatic knives have developed a certain mystique among enthusiasts. Erickson succeeds in sharing his enthusiastic appreciation and knowledge of automatic knivesalso known as switchbladeswith collectors, dealers, historians, and owners, offering a reliable history on how they were. Switchblades of italy, has information that is necessary for anyone wishing to collect italian stiletto automatics. In the switchblades of italy book, sam polk of the latama company seems to be credited with coming up with the kris switchblade, apparently hed been strongly influenced by stories from his childhood about malaysia and other exotic places. Take a look around and we think you will find we have some of the lowest prices online. Italian switchblade knives on sale horizon bladeworks.

Tim zinser, dan fuller, and neal punchard, are all longtime knife enthusiasts as well as collectors. Also included are facts about knifemakers styles, patterns, tang stamps, and a complete illustrated glossary. Progressing through time, wonderful photos illustrate the descriptions of switchblades. During the 1950s, large numbers of folding switchblade or automatic opening knives with locking blades were imported from italy to the united states. Switchblades of italy by tim zinser, neal punchard and dan. Stiletto switchblades real italian switchblade knives.

This book starts the reader on a journey through time, with a short history of folding knives, leading to the evolution. Browse through our ebooks while discovering great authors and exciting books in italian. Pictured are butch vallotton designed spyderco sub hilt and lil sub hilt dual action folding knives. Switchblades of italy ebook by tim zinser 9781618585363.

I was soon to discover that there was a very brief story, however, over half of the book was an. I found it to be entertaining, as well as informative. Switchblades of italy book by tim zinser, dan fuller, neal. All switchblades and stilettos are shown with average overall open length in inches. Some of the vintage ones go for astonishing pricescomparable to rare old case knives. Coltello a scatto antico italianoitalian switchblade. Switchblade knife books that are available for purchase andor are out of print. Books about stiletto switchblades and flick knives. Switchblades of italy by tim zinser, dan fuller, neal punchard, june 30, 2003, turner publishing company ky edition, hardcover in english. Switchblades of italy this book starts the reader on a journey through time, with a short history of folding knives, leading to the evolution of the first switchblade. Buy switchblades of italy book online at low prices in. Handmade in italy by old school masters such as frank beltrame, angelo campolin, akc, and others. I have always been a fan of michael connelly novels and when i saw this novella nearly being given away as an ebook, i jumped at the chance to read it. Classic italian switchblades matched with modern industryleading technologies.

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