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when i got it, it didn't fire in locked position tried again and a piece of wire popped out of the knife looks like a piece of coat hanger (vintage I'm sure) but what i like about this knife is you can see they used anything they could get there hands on to make this knife its truly hand made. right down to the piece of coat hanger that was used for the spring. by the way its still in there to deploy the blade.

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My first ever switchblade I ever saw was brought from Mexico back into the U.S.  The handles were red with a golden dragon under a clear surface.  This knife was a lever lock as well.  Once while vacationing in Mexico, our guide was playing with his knife as he gave us the 25 cent tour. 

Later I asked him about the knife and saw it was a switchblade.  He showed me the knife which was an Italian designed stiletto blade with black plastic handles.  It had been made in China.  He told us even though you could buy the switchblades in Mexico on every corner, they were illegal to own.  Thanks Terry for your story as it brought back memories of my experiences.

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It is nice that you placed it back in as the original spring brings more to the peice.  Thanks for sharing Terry.

this 2  clint has a red dragon and other side has a matador with a charging bull under clear plastic charging my battery on my nice camera for a better pic to post of it. sounds just like this one.

Terry...

It has been a long time since I have seen one of these knives.  My guess on the date I saw such a knife from Mexico would be in the summer of about 1960.

HERES THOSE PICS CLINT

 

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Yes this brings back some memories.  Thanks Terry.

And I like the bull & bullfighter Terry.  That is unique for sure.  Handmade art.

My first switch was from Mexico too.  I put it under the seat and under the mat.

They took it at the border.  I'm sure the agent just kept it.

I'm sure it was handmade.  I was only 17 so it musta been cheap as hell.  Abalone handles, but I wish I still had it now.

YES  indeed it is a great knife one of the best i have for sure and it works great a little love and some oil and she fires fine now NOT GREAT but fine did you read what i wrote about it when i first got it??  

Lee Saunders said:

And I like the bull & bullfighter Terry.  That is unique for sure.  Handmade art.

My first switch was from Mexico too.  I put it under the seat and under the mat.

They took it at the border.  I'm sure the agent just kept it.

I'm sure it was handmade.  I was only 17 so it musta been cheap as hell.  Abalone handles, but I wish I still had it now.

Brandon....

These knives were made overseas most likely in China.  The only way they made it into the USA was a tourist bought one and brought it back..which was illegal to do.  Depending on condition and if it still opens quickly I would estimate its value at about $30.

These knives were made in Japan, not China.

And, coat hanger wire won't make a spring!

That's a real gem, there. The first switchblade I ever held was a green one just like that. My buddy's dad had picked it up in Mexico as a kid. I haven't seen one in over 20 years.

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