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Marrakai
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Wood Knives from California: info?
      #41620 - 16/11/05 01:18 AM

A friend of mine at work mentioned that he had a "butterfly knife" given to him by his father, which he would like to find out more about. Thinking it would be one of those oriental martial-arts things now classed as 'controlled weapons' in most states, I reluctantly agreed to take a look at it. Imagine my astonishment when he brought this in the next day:



The item is a folder with an unusual method of opening. It has a thumb-slot in the back to prise the two sides apart,



thus releasing a detent, allowing it to open up like a butterfly:







The knife-handle then snaps back together in the fully open position, held by the detent. The item is heavily constructed, and of a high standard of craftsmanship.




Here is a close-up of the makers name and motif on the blade:



...and the patent number on the reverse side:



The pouch was made by Alfonso's Holster and Gunshop, Hollywood, California.




My mate would like to know a little more about the knife and the maker if possible. Has anyone seen this type of folder before? Are they common in the US? If the item is likely to be of some value as a collector's piece, he would like to know that too.

Can anyone help?

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ALAN_MCKENZIE
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Re: Wood Knives from California: info? [Re: Marrakai]
      #41735 - 17/11/05 01:55 AM

Tony,I would be inclined to get intouch with Keith Spencer on the below address.
spencer@knivesaustralia.com.au <spencer@knivesaustralia.com.au>

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Marrakai
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Re: Wood Knives from California: info? [Re: ALAN_MCKENZIE]
      #41839 - 17/11/05 10:35 PM

Smashed off an e-mail a few minutes ago. Thanks Alan.

Meanwhile, here's a bit of gold-dust from Jdee over on AHN:

In reply to:

Your friend is very lucky - this knife is known as a Swinglock and was designed by Barry Wood originally for Colt circa 1969. They are very collectable and I would estimate its value in the region of $400 dependant on the buyer if you go by some of the prices being paid in the US for these type knives. It looks like its in good condition and I'd keep it that way and make it a "safe queen".


I have passed this info on to the owner.

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