Ultra thin, high quality stiletto?

[CountryGent]

Hello all. I am looking for a knife that fits these specifications:

• Traditional, folding stiletto style.
• Very thin overall profile.
• 4-6" blade.
• High quality. I don't mind paying more if it isn't cheap, Chinese crap.
• Not an automatic knife as carrying such is verboten in the Beaver State.

Any recommendations? Thank you.

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[asbtg]

Clarification: an Italian stiletto was a fixed-blade, yes?

 

[CountryGent]

Clarification: an Italian stiletto was a fixed-blade, yes?

From memory, I cannot speak to the etymology, but I am looking for a folding, not fixed, knife. Something like this:



Though not a switchblade, much thinner, and not of crapola construction. Thanks.

 

[titsonritz]

• Not an automatic knife as carrying such is verboten in the Beaver State.

I don't believe that is correct, but it must not be concealed to carry it.

 

[CountryGent]

I don't believe that is correct, but it must not be concealed to carry it.

You are most certainly correct; ownership, and open carry, of autos is legal. Concealed carry is not. Be that as it may, still looking for a manually opened folder.

 

[titsonritz]

From memory, I cannot speak to the etymology, but I am looking for a folding, not fixed, knife. Something like this:

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Though not a switchblade, much thinner, and not of crapola construction. Thanks.

I've seen knives like that with the spring removed to make it a legal folder.

 

[Flymph]

I was thinking more like a french bayonet, but that's groovy.
Definitely a knife that looks cool and stays in a drawer after about a week.

Curious to know as well!

 

[asbtg]

Great-- now I want one too....

 

[Medic!]

Light, thin and made well. But its an auto.
That and I don't think they have made them for years?

I bought it at Three bears down on 82nd if that tells you anything.

 

[Medic!]

Or how about a good fixed blade with the same shape your after?

 

[titsonritz]

Or how about a good fixed blade with the same shape your after?

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I use to have one of those Kershaw stickers.

 

[Medic!]

I use to have one of those Kershaw stickers.

I had three. But gave one to my Cousin.
You could pick them up for $75 at the factory sale years ago.

 

[titsonritz]

Light, thin and made well. But its an auto.
That and I don't think they have made them for years?

I bought it at Three bears down on 82nd if that tells you anything.

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I stop into Benchmade and picked up another old original Presido 5000 auto they stopped making a while back, they didn't even know they had it, they said it was the last one in the building. Dropped my old one off for a tune-up.

 

[deadeye]

I have this for pocket carry which is not an automatic like my others....


This one is a little harder to conceal but is good quality as well......

Here are some options
These guys have some nice older stuff but not into buying more that I dont carry.
Vintage 1950's A&K Italy 7" Buffalo Horn Bayonet D-Stamped Picklock Stiletto Switchblade Flick Knife

although they do have some that I would.
Vintage 1960's 6 1/4" Oreste DiBon Italian Brass Liner Brazilian Horn Clip Point Lockback Stiletto Folding Knife

Kissing crane seem to be good quality looking at what I have bought in the past.

Kissing Crane Amber Bone Stiletto Folding Pocket Knife
kissing crane stag bone stiletto linerlock 19kc5054

 

[LuckySG]

@CountryGent

I have a good source for some quality stilettos, how thin are you wanting the steel to be? I can introduce you to them as they have some good stuff not everyone has.

Jeremy

 

[Ura-Ki]

Gerber MK-1 and MK-2 are still available, though hard to get and kind of spendy, but well worth it! I prefer the non serrated edge and the wasp waist, but there are options.

 

[Ura-Ki]

For a top quality folder ( assisted opening) it's hard to beat CRKT!
Or Gerber.


This is my daily carry,
Gerber Torch II.

 

[Ura-Ki]

@CountryGent

I have a good source for some quality stilettos, how thin are you wanting the steel to be? I can introduce you to them as they have some good stuff not everyone has.

Jeremy

Speaking of which, Can you find a blade like that MK-II wasp wasted non serrated? About the same length, 7 to 8 inch blade?

 

[Kruel J]

I carry an auto everyday. They are perfectly legal in Oregon.

 

[Certaindeaf]

Cold Steel Ti-Lites (liner locks) come in 4-6" blades and go for about $40-60..