Ultra thin, high quality stiletto?

Member 45464 · Oct 3, 2018

Ura-Ki said:
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?

I would love to, but they have changed strategies on distribution so I won't see another Gerber unless I were to order directly.

The closest I can find waiting to be cleared out is this Mark II

Member 45464 · Oct 3, 2018

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

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I have had a 6" sitting on my table waiting a year for a new home @ $40. Fantastic value, but not a big audience. Maybe a Halloween special?

Member 45464 · Oct 3, 2018

CountryGent said:
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.

If you have not already had a chat with MGE and set up an account as a new FFL let me know, I can help. This is an auto, but meets your other checklist requirements. Oregon has some of the most liberal knife laws, but the average office is not knowledgable on what is in the ORS.

ProTech Lrg Don 4.5" BL/PL CF

Ura-Ki · Oct 3, 2018

LuckySG said:
I would love to, but they have changed strategies on distribution so I won't see another Gerber unless I were to order directly.

The closest I can find waiting to be cleared out is this Mark II
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If they have a Non serrated waisted, I will take one!

Member 45464 · Oct 3, 2018

Ura-Ki said:
If they have a Non serrated waisted, I will take one!

Unfortunately that is the only one in production at this time.

Flymph · Oct 3, 2018

LuckySG said:
Unfortunately that is the only one in production at this time.

Must be cashing in on the sharpening biz...
Not to detract, but serated edges are dificult to maintain, both the serrated and flat edge (at least without damaging one or the other while sharpening).

Seems you would need a professional to sharpen the blades properly.

Cedonulli · Oct 6, 2018

Medic! said:
Or how about a good fixed blade with the same shape your after?

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WOW I have one of these. Bought it in Salinas CA in 1979 or 1980

bimmerstuff · Oct 13, 2018

Try Grindworx, or Blade HQ online. Possibly the same ownership for both, and there is some overlap in stocking products.

SUPER X · May 13, 2019

CountryGent said:
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 have a knife that looks like this but it's not a switch blade but is a lock blade . It has pearl looking handles and is made in italy

Captain O · May 13, 2019

CountryGent said:
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.

Kruel J is correct. Carrying an auto (in an exposed pouch or open-top sheath) is perfectly legal. You can even carry one with an exposed pocket clip.

That said, there are several American-made Stilettos that will "fit the bill". Blade HQ has an SKM (Switchblade Knife Manufacturer) of Italy flat-grind 11" Dark Horn stiletto that will arrive at your front porch for only $69.99.

It is on sale now.

Captain O · May 13, 2019

CountryGent: If you go to www.sharperdeals.net you can find all sorts of nice Italian Switchblades on sale. Right now there is a pair of Italian flat-grind stilettos that are being auctioned (13" and 9" knives) for a starting bid of $100.00 +shipping.

Go for it, sir!