Ring Openers

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Hello group! If anyone here would be interested in trading and or selling any ring turn knives - just let me know.
I have a canal street I would trade, and I have a couple other ring turns I have doubles on, so I would trade them as well. Plus I have many high end vintage autos/gravity knives, or vintage straight razors (over 60 razors) Anyhow I collect ring turns and offer great trades, or immediate paypal purchases. Just email me, or message me here or from my profile. Ask about my knives open for trade possibilities and I will provide more photos.
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My personal email is: sculpturesales@hotmail.com

Thanks for listening! ::tu::

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thegreedygulo wrote:Here's the only one I have. Anybody else have any of these?
That is a beauty! I would really like this one in my collection... Keeping an eye out!

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Several different examples all made in England.
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Nice pile of ring openers Dimitri ::tu:: ::tu:: ... and all made across the pond too 8)

Here's my one and only ring opener - Empire/Winsted/CT - Sterling Silver Handles -
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Thanks Lee!

That's a really nice Empire ring turn, I wish I could find one of those! ::tu::
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Thanks Dimitri!!
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LongBlade wrote:Nice pile of ring openers Dimitri ::tu:: ::tu:: ... and all made across the pond too 8)

Here's my one and only ring opener - Empire/Winsted/CT - Sterling Silver Handles -

Mark Side DSCN5743.JPG

Pile Side DSCN5815.JPG

Blades Open DSCN5770.JPG

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Still admiring this one!

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Thanks Kirk ::tu:: :wink: ... If I stop admiring it myself I will no doubt let you know :) ... Funny thing is it sort of landed in my lap at a knife show when a friend who knows what I like for knives told me he has a knife I may just like ::nod:: ...
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First time seeing this thread Lee. That's a beautiful little knife. I have never come across any Empire or seen a ring knife in person. If you only have one that is a good one to have. Dimitri really has a nice collection of them ::tu:: ::tu::
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There is a newer whole nother thread dedicated to ring opener knives started by Kirk when he first joined.

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Hello, it's been pretty quiet 'ring turn collecting' these days. Finally, something I haven't seen before popped up online. It is coming from Japan. Magnetic Cutlery Co. Germany
c. 1900-1932 D. Perez Soligen
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Made in Germany and imported to Pennsylvania USA. A very rare figural knife. The blades are stained dark from age and the main blade has a tiny chip near the tip but is in overall great shape. Not sure how it ended up in Japan? But ill happily take it! As well, I have been playing with my baby Glock... That is my Glock 26 G3. I know, not a firearms sight. But, I bet 99% of knife guys love firearms as well. Anyhow, I've kept the insides pretty much OEM FOR SAFETY SAKE AND FUNCTION. Just changed the trigger bar to a Ghost 3.5 lbs and a 25-cent polish job throughout. I have a 'range version' (toy) And I have a pretty much stock HD version. I hope you are all healthy and fricking happy! Cheers
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bronze4u wrote: Wed Mar 01, 2023 7:13 pm Hello, it's been pretty quiet 'ring turn collecting' these days. Finally, something I haven't seen before popped up online. It is coming from Japan. Magnetic Cutlery Co. Germany
c. 1900-1932 D. Perez Soligen
Germany
Made in Germany and imported to Pennsylvania USA. A very rare figural knife. The blades are stained dark from age and the main blade has a tiny chip near the tip but is in overall great shape. Not sure how it ended up in Japan? But ill happily take it! As well, I have been playing with my baby Glock... That is my Glock 26 G3. I know, not a firearms sight. But, I bet 99% of knife guys love firearms as well. Anyhow, I've kept the insides pretty much OEM FOR SAFETY SAKE AND FUNCTION. Just changed the trigger bar to a Ghost 3.5 lbs and a 25-cent polish job throughout. I have a 'range version' (toy) And I have a pretty much stock HD version. I hope you are all healthy and fricking happy! Cheers

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Glad you found a new ring turn for your horde. And I like your glock as well. I had one of those triggers on the one I had. Worth it. And good to hear from you.
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Thanks!
Definitely a ‘horde’ 😉 This Stykout trigger shoe and the 3.5 trigger bar made for a much better break and reset.
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Nice looking knife Kirk ::tu::
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Miller Bro's wrote: Thu Mar 02, 2023 4:14 am Nice looking knife Kirk ::tu::
Thanks! Any new knifes for you?
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No Ring openers but I did find a lever open knife :D
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Miller Bro's wrote: Sat Mar 04, 2023 12:16 am No Ring openers but I did find a lever open knife :D
Well,,,, you got my attention D. 😀 nice find/ collection Bz4U
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bronze4u wrote: Wed Mar 01, 2023 7:13 pm Hello, it's been pretty quiet 'ring turn collecting' these days.........
Nice find! In my 3-4 years of collecting knives I have only managed to score one ring turn knife & my mom talked me out of it so it's now in MD. ::shrug:: I didn't know at the time I gave it to her just how scarce they are to come by or it would still be here at my house. ::nod::

Sweet looking Glock too! ::nod:: ::tu::
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Miller Bro's wrote: Sat Mar 04, 2023 12:16 am No Ring openers but I did find a lever open knife :D
Nice! I’d like seeing that. I have a much smaller collection of lever ended’ knives.
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wiseguy wrote: Sat Mar 04, 2023 5:38 am
Miller Bro's wrote: Sat Mar 04, 2023 12:16 am No Ring openers but I did find a lever open knife :D
Well,,,, you got my attention D. 😀 nice find/ collection Bz4U
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TPK wrote: Sat Mar 04, 2023 9:04 am
bronze4u wrote: Wed Mar 01, 2023 7:13 pm Hello, it's been pretty quiet 'ring turn collecting' these days.........
Nice find! In my 3-4 years of collecting knives I have only managed to score one ring turn knife & my mom talked me out of it so it's now in MD. ::shrug:: I didn't know at the time I gave it to her just how scarce they are to come by or it would still be here at my house. ::nod::

Sweet looking Glock too! ::nod:: ::tu::
Who better to keep it safe for you! Yeah they’re hard to find.
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Ok guys here it is.
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So that’s where my speed square is lol….thats a neat little knife, cant say ive seen one of these before.
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Cool find! 8) Looks like it would sit or lay in an upright position while resting on those 2 bails. ::hmm::
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Took some pics of my latest find. It arrived in just 3-4 days from Tokyo. I sharpened out most of the blade chip.
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