New collector

[SamTuck61]

I’m new to the forum and new to collecting. These are my knives I have started with, I know some are Chinese, but they are for everyday carry. I would like so help on places to get good info on Italian switchblades, they are my favorites. Any help is well appreciated.

[Madmarco]

That's a nice line-up of 9"er's, Sam!

www.knifeshop.com is usually a good site for Italian autos, and some information.

to AAPK!

[treefarmer]

Howdy, SamTuck61!
to AAPK from the Florida Panhandle aka LA(lower Alabama).
Mighty fancy autos you have there.
Treefarmer

[QGofLake]

Hello SamTuck! Those are some nice ones you have there including your Chinese ones. I picked up a couple of Asian made autos to see what the fuss is about. I like one of them quite a lot! and more than I thought I would. They are great for EDC.

I've picked up some good ones on FB. There are several good groups there. Also had good luck here on the AAPK store and sharperdeals.net.

[OSCAR]

I’m new to the forum and new to collecting. These are my knives I have started with, I know some are Chinese, but they are for everyday carry. I would like so help on places to get good info on Italian switchblades, they are my favorites. Any help is well appreciated.

Hey Sam. Welcome to the obsession.
Italian switchblades have gone way up in price in the last few years. I’d keep them as pristine as possible in the collection and carry the Chinese made ones.
Sometimes you can find them for sale at a reasonable price on this forum. Sometimes they are offered at ridiculously high prices. Depends on the knife itself as well as the seller.
Some are high because of their rarity.
Some vendors charge fair prices while others gouge.
Take your time and learn about them some. It will be worth it in the long run. Members here are very helpful.
And welcome to the forum. Link below takes you to the switchblades for sale.
https://www.allaboutpocketknives.com/ca ... witchblade

[zed6309]

Welcome to the group , I’ve got one lovely switch blade that I restored a while back , sadly I can’t sell it or tbhs own it as I’m in the uk , so I have to hide it

[Madmarco]

I remember that whole project, Paul, and of course the results are outstanding!