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In MemoriamPermalink Reply by D ale on February 18, 2010 at 20:40

Permalink Reply by Alex K. on February 18, 2010 at 21:22

I honestly have never seen a purse that large for a switchblade or any other knife for that matter. That is way cool. As well it's really hard to find any of these fishtails with the black handles that haven't shrunk or cracked. The blade looks to be in primo condition too. Let me know should you ever decide to sell this beauty. Thanks for posting Dale.

In MemoriamPermalink Reply by D ale on February 18, 2010 at 22:01

I'm humbled ... gift from an old friend ...

Permalink Reply by Ken W. on February 19, 2010 at 0:43

Very Nice, I have one of those, but no purse. :O(

In MemoriamPermalink Reply by D ale on February 19, 2010 at 8:58

Ken, What does one do to prevent the shrinking & cracking of the early celluloid/composite scales ???

Permalink Reply by Ken W. on February 20, 2010 at 0:13

Buy them with no shrinkage! :O) I would think keeping them at a reasonable temperature. I would think too much heat might cause them to dry out. I don't know about celluloid, but I have heard if they start gassing to keep them away from your other knives or they could be ruined too.

In MemoriamPermalink Reply by D ale on February 20, 2010 at 15:14

I've heard the same about celluloid breaking down. Specifically, it effecting other celluloid the gasses come in contact with.

I've got some current manuf (15~20 yrs old) that I've noticed some shrinkage on. I was bummed. These are Ulster, Kabar, Robeson, Bulldog, ...

Any clue what I can do to minimize this ... no pun intended ...

Permalink Reply by Ken W. on February 20, 2010 at 22:29

I'm afraid I don't know.

Permalink Reply by Alex K. on February 22, 2010 at 23:32

Probably nothing. The general consensus is that the celluloid may have not been cured properly as some celluloids seem to have no ill effects. Best to keep them out of extremes of temperature as well lengthy exposure to light and yes when they start to offgas they will corrode any knives in proximity.