Replies to This Discussion

Permalink Reply by Clint Thompson on January 1, 2012 at 8:36

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.

Happy New Year

Permalink Reply by Jan Carter on January 1, 2012 at 8:45

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

Permalink Reply by TERRY FOX on January 2, 2012 at 1:00

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.

Permalink Reply by Clint Thompson on January 2, 2012 at 8:37

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.

Permalink Reply by TERRY FOX on January 2, 2012 at 8:49

HERES THOSE PICS CLINT

 

Attachments:

• img_1283.jpg, 43 KB
• img_1293RRTTYYYU.jpg, 45 KB
• img_1293.jpg, 48 KB

Permalink Reply by Clint Thompson on January 2, 2012 at 11:22

Terry....

Yes this brings back some memories.  Thanks Terry.

Permalink Reply by Lee Saunders on March 6, 2012 at 19:51

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.

Permalink Reply by TERRY FOX on March 6, 2012 at 20:00

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.

Permalink Reply by Clint Thompson on September 4, 2013 at 5:52

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.

Permalink Reply by Bill DeShivs on September 21, 2013 at 2:10

These knives were made in Japan, not China.

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

Permalink Reply by Adam Fort on January 8, 2015 at 20:16

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.