A frog keychain Sal owned inspired the idea: https://www.spydiewiki.com/index.php?title=C01_WorkerImHereForTheMilitary2 wrote: ↑Sun Jul 30, 2023 9:37 amSo is there a talkin story behind the invention of the pocket clip?
Hey sal:
Re: Hey sal:
http://www.KnifeSteelNerds.com - Steel Metallurgy topics related to knives
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Re: Hey sal:
thank you. wow that is such a cool story! And now you can barely find a folder without a pocket clip. just amazing how Sal revolutionized the entire industry. Spyderco really doesn't get the credit it deserves sometimes.Larrin wrote: ↑Sun Jul 30, 2023 5:22 pmA frog keychain Sal owned inspired the idea: https://www.spydiewiki.com/index.php?title=C01_WorkerImHereForTheMilitary2 wrote: ↑Sun Jul 30, 2023 9:37 amSo is there a talkin story behind the invention of the pocket clip?
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Re: Hey sal:
I am pretty sure that knife Sal used for the original prototype is a Compass Industries (C.I.) Silver Falcon Model 521 or 520, not a Basic Tools brand, although both appear to be made by the some maker in Japan. One can see the partial model number 52... to the left of the word JAPAN in the tang stamp. BAsic Tools used a different tang stamp/etch. Compass Industries made the Silver Falcon line lockback in at least three sizes, with and without a lanyard hole, and 4, 5, and 6 different size holes in the handle. If we could see a closeup photo of the tang stamp or if Sal remembers the "Silver Falcon" logo on the blade we could have a positive identification. Also, what is the length of the blade?
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Re: Hey sal:
Basic Tools did make a model or two called the Silver Falcon, and also for Camillus.
I know someone who worked for them, hence my info.
Back in RSA, I saw a BST trademark and Silver Falcon on the same folder blade, and the scale had a small brassy type medallion of some sort.
But I stand to be corrected. :)
I know someone who worked for them, hence my info.
Back in RSA, I saw a BST trademark and Silver Falcon on the same folder blade, and the scale had a small brassy type medallion of some sort.
But I stand to be corrected. :)
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Re: Hey sal:
Seiichi Nakamura did design for Benchmade and others:
https://japaneseknifedirect.com/product ... h-scissors
https://epragueknives.com/vtg-80s-bst-b ... ket-knife/
A fixed BST blade with Falcon on the blade:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/362944478745
https://japaneseknifedirect.com/product ... h-scissors
https://epragueknives.com/vtg-80s-bst-b ... ket-knife/
A fixed BST blade with Falcon on the blade:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/362944478745
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Re: Hey sal:
Anyway, whatever the actual knife.. Sal changed the knifemaking world for the better!
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Re: Hey sal:
see below.
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Re: Hey sal:
Yes, and still is.Stuart Ackerman wrote: ↑Mon Jul 31, 2023 3:19 pmAnyway, whatever the actual knife.. Sal changed the knifemaking world for the better!