Bolsters aren't magnetic, D stamped, slip spring, swedge blade, seemingly vintage horn, heavy lined, not many gaps
An 11" bobc and M.Italy stamped transnational in the background. Build quality on par with those
Thank you
How old would this 15" swivel bolster be?
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Folgore1
Re: How old would this 15" swivel bolster be?
wow thats really nice , with all features you stated i would date it around late 1960's up to late 70's . i got a 15" swedge blade made in 80's but the blade is not polished its a satin finish seems the polished blades were earlier like yours. the others you have in pic are nice as well 
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Re: How old would this 15" swivel bolster be?
Thank you sir, it has the feel of a vintage knife in hand
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Re: How old would this 15" swivel bolster be?
These were made from the 1970s until the early 2000s with stainless bolsters.
Bill DeShivs, Master Cutler
Factory authorized repair for:
Latama
Mauro Mario
LePre
Colonial
KABAR
Hubertus, Grafrath, Ritter
Schrade Cut. Co., Geo Schrade, Pressbutton, Flylock
Falcon/AKC/AGA Campolin
Puma
Burrell Cutlery
Factory authorized repair for:
Latama
Mauro Mario
LePre
Colonial
KABAR
Hubertus, Grafrath, Ritter
Schrade Cut. Co., Geo Schrade, Pressbutton, Flylock
Falcon/AKC/AGA Campolin
Puma
Burrell Cutlery
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Folgore1
Re: How old would this 15" swivel bolster be?
these 15" stilettos were made by Angelo Campolin sr starting back in 1960's when he made the stamps to produce the parts to make the knives , the earlier knives he made had the slip-in type spring (as yours does) so i would say its one of the earlier models from 1960's , these 15 inchers were made with nickel/silver bolsters which are non-magnetic , some were made with stainless bolsters and some were made with brass bolsters. when me and Angelo re-made these back in 2005 we made them just like originals from 1960's the only difference was the 1 piece spring/backspring where as the older ones had 2 piece slip in type springs. you have a beautiful knife with awesome looking horn handles thanks for sharing with us 
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Re: How old would this 15" swivel bolster be?
Thank you for the knowledge , 1960s it is