I am new to collecting quality knives. I like the style of the "Italian Switchblade". What are some things that I should look for and some things that I should look out for. I have seen several with several different discriptions. I don't want junk. I have a couple one with a nice damiscas blade. I have seen several with coated blades? I have also seen several with brass liners? What should I be looking for?
Thank you for your time,
Tim

Hi, Tim.
Contact Reese Weiland..he makes an excellent Italian-Style switch that is very reasonably priced for the type of work you are looking for: Here is his email rwphil413@earthlink.net

Here is a pic of the knife:
http://www.rwcustomknives.com/images/Italian03.jpg

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