Who made it? Japan?

[jw517]

I am new here and wanted to seek information on an auto knife I found. I’m thinking it came from the boarder by SanDiego after a trip from Asia . Tiny little thing! First I’ve seen in this configuration. I’m wondering how I can get the tiny pins out to fix it.

. It needs a few surgeries.

[Bill DeShivs]

Yes, it's Japanese.

[Killgar]

That's an interesting variation, I don't believe I've seen that one before. Can't find a picture of another one online. Could be a rare one.

[jw517]

Ya,it’s a rare one !
It will be rare if I can fix it. If I can drive the tiny pins out. (After I start over on the Italy /import handle I muffed.) oh god!

[Madmarco]

I am new here and wanted to seek information on an auto knife I found. I’m thinking it came from the boarder by SanDiego after a trip from Asia . Tiny little thing! First I’ve seen in this configuration. I’m wondering how I can get the tiny pins out to fix it.IMG_0599.jpegIMG_0598.jpeg . It needs a few surgeries.

You've been here since 2008, Smitty, how long are you going to be "new here"? lol!

[jw517]

Time is relative young weed hopper. I was being facetious. Or as you mortals say,” not serious”.

[Madmarco]

I get it now, old timer!

[QGofLake]

I am new here and wanted to seek information on an auto knife I found. I’m thinking it came from the boarder by SanDiego after a trip from Asia . Tiny little thing! First I’ve seen in this configuration. I’m wondering how I can get the tiny pins out to fix it.IMG_0599.jpegIMG_0598.jpeg . It needs a few surgeries.

Welcome JW The blade looks like one from bullfighter. Maybe the Japanese makers of the time were going for a combo auto/camping knife. Pretty unique. Does it look like it was ever taken apart maybe?

[jw517]

No,it doesn’t . No one would be that crazy. Well,I know a couple guys that might. Maybe me too!

[QGofLake]

No,it doesn’t . No one would be that crazy. Well,I know a couple guys that might. Maybe me too!

LOL.. we are all a little crazy. That is a cool knife. Can you shoot some more pictures of it?

[1OldTreeClimber]

Leave the small slab pins in place.,the three larger "through pins" are all that you need to remove to separate the two sides allowing access to the blade,back and spring.

[jw517]

Thanks Brian! I’m so glad your alive!

[1OldTreeClimber]

Thanks Brian! I’m so glad your alive!

Thanks., it's good to be alive.