Chromed Bonsa

[prober996]

Does anyone know the approximate age of this Bonsa switchblade?

[Folgore1]

nice knife 1960's maybe early 70's knife , i used to own one just like yours.

[prober996]

Thanks F1.

[Madmarco]

nice knife 1960's maybe early 70's knife , i used to own one just like yours.

What's the deal with those knives being notorious for blade peaking, F1? Just about everyone I see for sale has the disclaimer "blade peaks a little" or similar. Peaking occurs due to the catch-hole on the blade being enlarged, correct? If so, could that not have been eliminated by pressing the lever to bring the sear-catch up and out of the way when you fold the blade closed, thus preventing the sear from dragging across the tang and creating a "path" as it approaches the hole, as well as saving the wear and tear on the sear tip? Or have I got my terminology all wrong?

[Samb]

You hit the nail on the head Marco!

[Madmarco]

Aww thanks Sam, wasn't sure if I had the parts right.

[Folgore1]

yep mine peaked also someone stole mine from my house so have no idea wher its at today anyways with blade peaking it could be 1 of 3 things , 1. blade hole is getting wore out, 2. sear itself is getting wore out , 3. hole in liner is getting wore out , it could be any of these or a combination of them , well lets see what is the weakest metal here blade ? sear ? or liners ? i think the weakest metal would wear out fasest right but not always the case

[Bill DeShivs]

Actually, these beautiful knives have handles made of chrome plated zinc. Zinc is very soft, and the sear hole in the handle wears out very quickly, causing blade peek.

[Madmarco]

Thank you gentlemen, both great answers! And you sure are right Bill, they are beautiful knives, one of which I've always wanted to own.

[XBMX]

Be selective found this one this past fall. 100% no peak.

[Madmarco]

Very nice Bonsa there, XBMX!