Switchblades

I build many "kit" switchblades in mikov and stiletto form or can customize your existing switchblade. The possibilities are endless and I always look forward to a good challenge. See the gallery for examples of my customized switchblades. I also offer repair and restoration services for vintage switchblade knives. I offer my services at a fair rate and can fabricate most parts needed that cannot be replaced with originals or repaired. Please see the gallery for many examples of switchblades that I have resrtored.

I am one of the only repairmen in the country who is willing to even attempt major repairs on vintage American switchblades of the many George Schrade patents. These brands include Schrade Cut, Schrade Walden, Presto, Press Button Knife company, Schrado, Remington, wade and butcher, E. Weck, Case XX. I can fix most any issue with your knife; Broken kicksprings are very common with these older knives as they were quite thin. I can replace them with a new spring that will last for many years to come. I can fix major play, blade peek, knives that fail to lock open and/or closed. ECT  Most repairs require at least 3/4 disassembly of the knife.

These repairs can also be made to some of the heavier built lever and button operated switchblades by makers such as Case and Kabar.

Restoration known more commonly as "professional cleaning" is done to remove as much damage as possible from all metal parts and re applying finishes as close to factory as possible and usually without disassembling the knife. This covers blades ,backspring, bolsters and handles. I offer restoration services on all knives and most range from $35-45. Please contact for more information on the best procedures, finish, and relavence of restoring your knife.

I also offer many services for German switchblades. All too often old leverlocks have thier kicksprings break because they slip out of place in the knife. I replace these broken or missing springs with new ones that will never slip out again and should last a lifetime. I can fix play, blade peek and most any problem on most German automatics such as Hubertus, Bonsa, J.A Henckles, G.C. Co, F.A. Bower, Ritter, and kissing cranes just to name a few.

I will not swap parts between knives to make a common knife into something very rare. Anything that requires disassembly gets my MM mark stamped discreetly inside the left liner so if anyone is curious about a knife they can glance in there and see if it has ever been apart in my shop.

 I don't work on Rizzys, Rizzuto Estiletto Milano marked knives. These were built poorly and broke on a regular basis. Trying to take one apart to attempt a repair will result in more harm than good. If you have one of these I suggest you leave it alone. The handles and bolsters are very thin and hollow, the button assemblies are cast zinc and the steel used for blades and backsprings were very soft.

I do not work on american Colonial "Shur-Snap" switchblades, Imperial hammer brand switchblades, or American Edgemaster switchblades these also were very flimsy in construction and do not lend themselves to repair.

I can repair most any problem you masy be having with you Italian switchblade as well as american, German and other switchblade. I can replace damaged or missing springs, handles, buttons, and other small parts.