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Can anyone recommend any books or resources on Italian Automatics (switchblades)?
I’m a newer member here, and newer still to autos—they were illegal here until ‘23.
I checked the “resources” page here, but couldn’t see anything relevant. And I understand a member or two here have written a book? Or books.o
Can anyone point me towards some good, pertinent info on the subject? Trying to catch up on my blade knowledge.
Thanks.

Good Old Luke wrote: ↑Sun Nov 24, 2024 6:05 pm Can.....

I don't know if this book is still available, I didn't check.

New_Windsor_NY wrote: ↑Sun Nov 24, 2024 6:20 pm

Good Old Luke wrote: ↑Sun Nov 24, 2024 6:05 pm Can.....

I don't know if this book is still available, I didn't check.

Thanks! Going to check the “card catalog” for it. lol.

Good Old Luke wrote: ↑Sun Nov 24, 2024 6:27 pm Thanks.....

You're welcome.
The author, Richard Langston was a contributing member of AAPK.
He was known as Lt. and lt632ret (he recently passed).
You should try to find and read his posts regarding switchblades.

New_Windsor_NY wrote: ↑Sun Nov 24, 2024 6:45 pm

Good Old Luke wrote: ↑Sun Nov 24, 2024 6:27 pm Thanks.....

You're welcome.
The author, Richard Langston was a contributing member of AAPK.
He was known as Lt. and lt632ret (he recently passed).
You should try to find and read his posts regarding switchblades.

I willdo. Many thanks,

"Switchblades of Italy" Zinser, Punchard, & Fuller.
"Antique American Switchblades" Mark Erickson

Bill DeShivs wrote: ↑Sun Nov 24, 2024 7:38 pm "Switchblades of Italy" Zinser, Punchard, & Fuller.
"Antique American Switchblades" Mark Erickson

Thank you, Bill.

There is at least 1 copy of the book on eBay. And it is available to read online at the Internet Archive

https://archive.org/details/the-collect ... ew=theater

Bill DeShivs wrote: ↑Sun Nov 24, 2024 7:38 pm "Switchblades of Italy" Zinser, Punchard, & Fuller.
"Antique American Switchblades" Mark Erickson

Punchard = Neal Punchard = AAPK member Mason

Neal has some other wonderful knife books, too.

Bill DeShivs wrote: ↑Mon Nov 25, 2024 7:24 pm Neal has some other wonderful knife books, too.

he does Bill along with his podcast and I know for a fact that multiple book projects are underway.

Thanks all for your recommendations!