Sons of Anarchy Knife in opening credits

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Cherilyn

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Sorry for imposing on your forum. However, I need an online knife expert and all google searches point here. My husband very much covets the switchblade knife in the opening credits of Sons of Anarchy. He is a knife collector. I would love to get this for him as our first anniversary is on 3/17. I don't even know if it's legal to buy! Or where to buy it if it is. I have tried to post a pic below;

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If anyone can give me any insight, I'd appreciate it!

Cherilyn
 
I can't remember for sure, but think it's a Frank Beltrame auto (or similar Italian stiletto auto). Their reasonably cheap. I personally think there poorly made but if not planning on using for much, it'll work. There's much better autos out there.

What state/country you reside in?
 
I'm not sure about the auto knife laws in CO, but probably similar to you can own them, just not supposed to carry in public.

If can't purchase what you want at online or local stores, take a look at the auto FOR SALE section here at BF. Here's a link.

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/forumdisplay.php/759-For-Sale-Automatic-Knives-(Individual)

Plenty to choose from at nice prices.

As for what would be better than the Italian autos, there's lots to choose from out there and not sure what would be looking for really. If you can get more specific on what you might want can point you better in the right direction .

I'd take a look through that link I posted though, I'm sure you'll see something youll/hell like.:thumbup:

If wanting the knife your getting him to be a usable/durable knife, would not get a cheap stiletto.

Kershaw auto knives, Protech and even Gerber are great for their price and durable. Kershaw has great warranty and customer service also.

I like Benchmades best myself as far as price / design/ durability / great warranty. As far as "cool" factor goes though, would probably get a Microtech Scarab or something. But they are Expensive and heard their warranty and customer service is terrible.
 
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I'm a big fan of Italian switchblades, both stiletto versions and other designs, but the reality is that they are more novelty than "users". Typically, they are crudely and roughly constructed.

Ulf Krogstad is, in my opinion, and from my hands-on experience, correct about Frank Beltrame switchblades.

Although I've never owned or handled one, my research tells me that LATAMA stilettos are at the higher end of quality. But they can cost a few hundred, to several hundreds of dollars. If you do a Google search for "Latama stiletto" you can find vendors who sell them. I'd like to get one, but for a knife I have no practical use for, they're out of my price range.

Unfortunately, it's not always possible to tell quality from the price tag. For example, AGA Campolin switchblades can be very expensive (hundreds of dollars) but I've seen people receive knives that have several quality issues that knives at that price point should never possess.

Another problem with Italian switchblades is, unlike American knives, if you buy an Italian switchblade and it is defective, or breaks, sending it back to Italy for repair can be expensive, if not impossible. There are people in the US who can repair them, but that can be expensive as well.

When looking to buy a knife in the US, check first to see if the vendor will except returns and offer refunds if the knife you receive is not satisfactory.

There are custom knife makers who specialize in producing quality Italian-style switchblades (like BURNS Knives), but those can be very expensive, and the wait time could be a year or longer.

Good luck in your search. I think it's very cool that you want to get him such a gift.
 
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Thank you for your replies! He's not a user, just a collector. I will definitely look into all of your suggestions above...I really appreciate it.
 
Look for Protech Knives. They make many quality autos in the U.S., and have a lifetime warranty. The Godfather, or Godson models are similar to stilettos.
 
ebidis said:
Look for Protech Knives. They make many quality autos in the U.S., and have a lifetime warranty. The Godfather, or Godson models are similar to stilettos.
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Yup :thumbup:think Godfather/Godson would be great choice also. Many different materials/ colors too choose from too. Durable/priced right/ sexy knives.
 
Since it appears that automatic knives are illegal in Colorado, you may want to look for a good quality flipper knife.

Some suggestions with thin profiles loosely similar to stilettos in varying price ranges might be:

ZT 0452cf, ZT 0450, ZT 0450cf, or Boker Kwaiken Flipper, CRKT M16.

There are probably many others that I just can't think of at the moment.
 
ebidis said:
For what it's worth, according to this website, autos (switchblades) are illegal in Colorado.

http://www.knifeup.com/colorado-knife-law/
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Although that website is sometimes incorrect in it's information , in this case it is correct. I just checked the Colorado penal code, and section 18-12-102 clearly says that switchblades are "illegal weapons". Merely possessing switchblades in Colorado is a class 1 misdemeanor. The Colorado penal code does not specify what blade lengths are illegal for switchblades, so that means that switchblades of any size are illegal.

Well that sucks.
 
killgar said:
Although that website is sometimes incorrect in it's information , in this case it is correct. I just checked the Colorado penal code, and section 18-12-102 clearly says that switchblades are "illegal weapons". Merely possessing switchblades in Colorado is a class 1 misdemeanor. The Colorado penal code does not specify what blade lengths are illegal for switchblades, so that means that switchblades of any size are illegal.

Well that sucks.
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They are very illegal to carry around or posses in public here in CO. But collecting them at home is different. Switchblades are sold here in many stores and the gun shows with the warning to keep them at home. I and many people I know have them in their collections at home.
 
You might be able to go with a Kershaw Assisted Open to simulate the auto knife feel...they don't really offer a stiletto style but some models that might come close are the Shallot, Grid, Fatback and Westin.

You can even get some assisted open stiletto style knives on the big, river site that shall not be spoken of :cool:.
 
B.Mauser said:
They are very illegal to carry around or posses in public here in CO. But collecting them at home is different. Switchblades are sold here in many stores and the gun shows with the warning to keep them at home. I and many people I know have them in their collections at home.
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What can I tell ya, the Colorado penal code clearly says, and I quote-

Section 18-12-102

(2) As used in this section, the term "illegal weapon" means a blackjack, gas gun, metallic knuckles, gravity knife, or switchblade knife.

(4) A person who knowingly possesses an illegal weapon commits a class 1 misdemeanor.

Section 18-12-102 provides no exceptions for collectors, or keeping switchblades at home. The term "possesses" as mentioned in sub-section 4 appears to be all-encompassing. The only exceptions are for law enforcement and military personnel with a valid permit.

Personally, I would follow the letter of the penal code rather than the word of some guy at a gun show. It's also not at all uncommon for illegal items to be sold, both at gun/knife shows, and in retail stores. I read a case recently, I'll have to check the location, but a retail store was illegally selling switchblades for several years before they got caught. The owner of the store claimed he had no idea they were illegal. EDIT- Here's a link to a thread here at Bladeforums on the story- http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/s...ngly-sold-switchblades-illegally-for-20-years

Of course, when in doubt about the law, people should consult an attorney. What they should NOT do is risk their freedom and financial security on the word of a total stranger, either on the internet, or at a store/gun show.
 
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killgar said:
What can I tell ya, the Colorado penal code clearly says, and I quote-

Section 18-12-102

(2) As used in this section, the term "illegal weapon" means a blackjack, gas gun, metallic knuckles, gravity knife, or switchblade knife.

(4) A person who knowingly possesses an illegal weapon commits a class 1 misdemeanor.

Section 18-12-102 provides no exceptions for collectors, or keeping switchblades at home. The term "possesses" as mentioned in sub-section 4 appears to be all-encompassing. The only exceptions are for law enforcement and military personnel with a valid permit.

Personally, I would follow the letter of the penal code rather than the word of some guy at a gun show. It's also not at all uncommon for illegal items to be sold, both at gun/knife shows, and in retail stores. I read a case recently, I'll have to check the location, but a retail store was illegally selling switchblades for several years before they got caught. The owner of the store claimed he had no idea they were illegal. EDIT- Here's a link to a thread here at Bladeforums on the story- http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/s...ngly-sold-switchblades-illegally-for-20-years

Of course, when in doubt about the law, people should consult an attorney. What they should NOT do is risk their freedom and financial security on the word of a total stranger, either on the internet, or at a store/gun show.
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Ditto.
 
I like that we've ignored all of the criteria and just started suggesting autos that we like to use.

The criteria given is that the intended recipient is a collector, not a user and really likes the knife in the SoA opening sequence.

I think the Frank Beltrame ID is probably correct and it is on the lower end of GOOD stilettos. Not junk, but not terribly special either. Though almost any solid stiletto is still MONUMENTALLY cool.

Given that this is going to be a special gift for a special occasion I'd try to track down an A.G.A. Campolin 25cm/10" Picklock in European Stag. With the exception of the makers stamp on the blade, it looks exactly like the one on the show but is of very high quality. I'd certainly be very happy to receive one.

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ATwistedStaple said:
I like that we've ignored all of the criteria and just started suggesting autos that we like to use.

The criteria given is that the intended recipient is a collector, not a user and really likes the knife in the SoA opening sequence.

I think the Frank Beltrame ID is probably correct and it is on the lower end of GOOD stilettos. Not junk, but not terribly special either. Though almost any solid stiletto is still MONUMENTALLY cool.

Given that this is going to be a special gift for a special occasion I'd try to track down an A.G.A. Campolin 25cm/10" Picklock in European Stag. With the exception of the makers stamp on the blade, it looks exactly like the one on the show but is of very high quality. I'd certainly be very happy to receive one.

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One of the most important criteria to not over look is the fact that POSSESSION of an automatic knife in Colorado is illegal.
 
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