A.G.A. Campolin 9" Swinguard vs Wish.com 9" Swinguard Italian Switchblade Stilettos Comparison

Hey all! This is the most comprehensive comparison of a real Italian swinguard and a fake one. I made this because I could not find another decent one anywhere on KZbin. I am a switchblade enthusiast, and even though my channel will not focus on knife reviews/comparisons, I felt like this needed to be done for other collectors/buyers.
Also, this is my FIRST legitimate video on KZbin! I am still learning about editing and uploading, so please keep that in mind.
Thanks!

[@BrandonTClem]

I say bolsters twice when I mean liners. This was shot in one take and I apologize for that mistake.

[@JD1976]

What company did you order from in italy?

[@BrandonTClem]

@@JD1976 3knives, AGA's direct distributor.

[@JD1976]

@@BrandonTClem ok. Thanks. Thinking of grabbing one.

[@paulsecrest9427]

I bought the white handle 10 in. For under 30 bucks i am happy. Hopefully these cheap cloans will hit rizzo status 20 years from now. Rizzuto s were cheap asian knock offs. And now demand at least 100 bucks now days.

[@bigbadstretch13yrago]

No problem with the video. You’ve done a great job, and it’s a beautiful knife. Unfortunately we aren’t allowed these lovely ‘Swithblade/Automatics’ in Australia. Wonderful knife with an unusual but very clever mechanism. Enjoy your beautiful knife. Cheers🙂

[@stevenbrewer9306]

great info man, i love switchblades, my first 2 were the same kind, i ordered them from a guns n amo magazine, they came all together accept you had to put the spring in them, at the time were i live they were illegal, but being young and not fallowing directions i broke both springs installing them if you will, so i was left with 2 cool lockbkades, but anyway i love the way you broke down both of these beauty's, i still collect today, cool video man!

[@multidimensionalexploratio3985]

Great review! For some reason these silly black swing-guard switchblades are among my favorite in the world. I've got several from Italy I just love and adore but am contemplating yet another. This review was a great help! Thanks for posting.

[@BrandonTClem]

Thanks! Yeah, same here. I have a lot of high-end knives, but if they made a swinguard with a pocket clip, it'd be over haha

[@johnm7882]

Great job man. Really enjoyed the video.

[@BrandonTClem]

Thanks! It was my first one, but I felt like it was needed.

[@zkursed1]

Ah a new swinguard vid, cool contrast I just got my AGA swinger a few days ago so damn beautiful as expected & the safety pins are far better on them than swivel bolster FB stilettos in my experience as you actually have to pull the lever down a bit more before they actually deploy , I’m also going to be getting a Diana soon I’m a sucker for clip points or rather lever locks

[@BrandonTClem]

Thanks! I have to say, at least in my experience, AGA's safeties have always been terrible. I had to replace the knife 3 times to get one that worked. My Frank B's are all smooth, yet sturdy. That Diana is a sexy knife!! Swinguards have always been my thing.

[@OrcaSpace]

Nice review 👍

[@monarch29balisongs]

i always wanted a AGA swingguard and after i got one the blade got really loose after opening it around 15-20 times now its just in the box.thanks for the video im going to give wish a try.

[@BrandonTClem]

AGA's quality control has been in the dumps the last few years to be honest.

[@Frankgonzalez-hj7bm]

I've have bought at least 10 different frank b and aga stilletos and the quality of them all is crap there a cool novelty but not made for real use they all have alot of blade play along with other fitment issues

[@TTstone616]

Yeah you can tell by the video wish has a better product lmao its hilarious

[@devildust1003]

The blade is loose because the pivot has loosened. Carefully hit it with a pin hammer but keep checking as you do it. It isn't hard. No,you shouldn't have to do this but I've had a few and it's basic. Try put two wedges of wood between the metal your opposite pivot is touching to stop any miss hits and damage. Tightened in a few whacks! It's how it was made in the first place. A simple 🔨. I've fixed a few loose 'uns like this.

[@MrBluesluver]

Very nice review. Thank you.

[@randallscott-key802]

I think Chinese quality has come WAY up in the last few years. I just picked up a 13" stiletto for $35 that has "AKC Italy" on the blade but has a round wire firing spring which means it's really a "clone." However, in direct comparison to my Frank B 2.0 11" and SKM 13" overall construction and quality is very close. My Frank B 2.0 with 4mm thick blade is a genuine cut above all others for sure! I also got an AKC branded swing guard 11" with scimitar style blade from DHgate (has the round wire spring) and it is extremely well built, reliable, and attractive! I received a genuine Frank B 13" stag that had a blade that angled off to one side when opened so much so I simply couldn't ignore it and had to send it back. My A.G.A. Campolin Sicilian 12" however is SUPERB in every possible way! Fit, finish, LOOKS, and function! The Italian makers had better step up their game because China is turning out better stuff by the day!

[@thebadgersdenvaletudoclub6254]

You bring up the most important thing, which is price to value ratio. The Chinese swinguards are getting better too. A few different factories are making them. They're great for a Swinguard that is actually going to be used.

[@BrandonTClem]

You'll find that nowadays, they're generally higher-quality than the modern authentic Italian ones...not sure why. I'll be doing an update video on this Campolin in the near future.

[@freakindawgen]

Those Chinese knock offs are really nice! Started collecting 3 years ago with Walts Latamas. Good grief! Prices have almost doubled! $50 copy that looks good and works good? Got my sale!

[@chiefslief1886]

Beautiful Campolin Swinguard ⚘⚘👍🏻

[@BrandonTClem]

Thanks!

[@Everything-switchblades]

I know this video is 2 years old, but how is the aga holding up? I’m not as familiar with aga as other Italian brand switchblades

[@jonathandawson785]

I got mine about a week ago and I love it its from wish I think it's pretty nice I've have never had one of the I gues they call them real or Italian switchblade so I don't no how one that is not from a place like wish but I've hered there is a big difference now I had gotten several switchblade from wish in the last like 4 or 5 years now but the last 2 times I got one of the regular switchblade knifes the ones that look like ones from Italy they literally fell apart on me I couldn't believe it I was so passed off I'm hopeing that my swing Gaurd isn't gonna do that mine is kinda like the one in video except mine has pins like where the white plastic part is connected to the knife but on the top is a regular bolt i like that myself I trust it more what do you guys think do you think it is better then the regular switchblade knifes from wish?

[@user-ci3it8bn1u]

Thanks for video... can u tell me from where can I buy it? I live in Australia

[@jonathandawson5632]

Well ive been thinking about getting one of thes from wish myself i cant tell you how excited i was when i first saw that wish was starting to sale thes kind of switchblades they are probbaly my top favorite kind of switchblade style but i still have not actually got and owned one but i also have not gotten a lever lock eather and im diying to get one of them to i mean its hard to say for sure if this is my favorite type of switchblade cus i love all types so if im deciding on wether i should get a swing gaurd or a lever lock which one would you guys go with out of the 2 thank you vary much

[@BrandonTClem]

I own both types, and I will say that there is not a knife cooler than a swinguard to me. A lever is cool too, but it doesn't hold the same cool factor as a swing. I would recommend even the ines from Wish! Still carring mine when I'm not at work.

[@jonathandawson249]

I think you should get a swing gaurd to and also i just have to say that you jonathan are the coolest mf in the world lmao i cantbelieve i found an old coment from one of my old acounts thats crazy i thought you wouldnt be able to see one you posted using a different acount eventhough itwouldnt make sence wy not but i tryed a long time ago and couldnt owell and greetings from the future jonathan lol

[@JonathanDawson-sm2yl]

​@@BrandonTClemthank you I love myne got a buck 110 auto clone love it to am waiting on a lever lock now saw a video of it on wish you wouldn't believe the quality of it man or how fast and strong it comes out I's crazy picked fast shipping so shouldn't take to long

[@wakeoftheflood2]

Do you know of any issues in having a similar swing guard knife mailed from Europe to the US? I'm considering purchasing one. Thanks for the review!

[@BrandonTClem]

They can get held up in Customs from time-to-time, but it doesn't take long. Again, my AGA came straight from Italy and made it here in about 3 days.

[@charleswimberly5519]

Pretty what kind is it

[@user-qm9dz1qo4u]

when closing a knife like that hold the button down when your pushing the blade back into the handle. it will save the spring and this saved mine

[@jamesluther3506]

I have an AKC Leverletto, an AGA Campolin Zero and an 11 inch Latama. 😊

[@BrandonTClem]

All fantastic knives!

[@pikegamer5066]

What is the link for purchasing this knife?

[@DrICE-fg6fo]

The blade on mine moves a little bit when it’s open. Is that normal?

[@N64player1996]

Yes

[@lavbarbudito3400]

You should "soften" that safety a little bit! It is not normal to be that hard to move. Spray some WD40 in that hole and slide it a few times, and will work just fine. As a matter of fact - spray it on all moving parts (don't be shy)...let it soak a little bit, then clean it (any piece of cotton cloth will dry it out perfectly)...and It will operate as a "swiss watch".

[@reaguurder1285]

In long term WD40 isn't lubricating, great for cleaning though. I always use sewing oil, because it's good lubricating and always laying around here.

[@BrandonTClem]

I find myself using REM oil on everything. I find that the safeties on pretty much any stiletto is fragile, so I don't mess with the action personally. Smooth operation is for my Benchmade autos.

[@18echo]

Please don’t use WD40 , go for any gun oil with CLP properties.😰

[@d.b.cooper4495]

WD 40 is not a lube - it's a "Water Displacer" In lubes, I've tried several - 3 in 1 Dry Lube sounded good but doesn't really dry for me. Lately I've been using liquid graphite. Drys is a couple of hours so it doesn't collect lint in my pocket and lubes great. Hope this helps somebody

[@moemaster1966]

I bought a swing guard from Mexico back in the 80’s …total P.O.S. I think it was $20 lasted about 20 days … looked good with my Rolex tho

[@BrandonTClem]

Can't think of much that doesn't look great with a Rolex!

[@moemaster1966]

@@BrandonTClem I bought the Rolex in Mexico for $25 …

[@johnlovelady9977]

Hey man, can you post a link to the wish swingard? Seems like a decent deal.

[@BrandonTClem]

I would, but it changes everytime I look at it again 🤣 Best to just hop on there and find a 9" swinger. They're mostly all the same with some branding differences.

[@JonathanDawson-sm2yl]

​@@BrandonTClemthe one I got is 11 inches is nice I still have it and a buck 110 auto clone it's nice to

[@raphlvlogs271]

can you accidentally press that button and open the knife when you are having it in your pocket or clothes?

[@gregmartin1757]

There is a safety.

[@BrandonTClem]

Yes. They stick out quite a bit from the handle, and the safeties on stilettos can be a bit fragile nowadays. I wouldn't mind carrying it if I knew I wouldn't be doing much physically, but a quality modern auto is usually a better choice. The Pro-Tech Godfather and Benchmade Auto-Fact are both great modern stiletto-style knives.

[@vmtrevino2]

Is the button harder to push than the wish knife?

[@BrandonTClem]

I would say the Campolin is probably a little easier, but I wouldn't consider either of them as tough as I'd like them to be.

[@vmtrevino2]

Mine is much stiffer than my other blades, including my Frank Bs. It is my first experience with an AGA stiletto, so I wasn't sure what was normal.

[@BrandonTClem]

@@vmtrevino2 AGA doesn't seem to have a "normal"

[@bradleywinter2803]

The aga has nickel silver bolsters maybe you mentioned that

[@anilpandeyanilpandey7658]

Iwant this

[@bekiraslanmirza3958]

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[@notsans9995]

Its really a weird shame that the knock offs are actually more functional as blades.

[@kevinclark2004]

You sound like Martin Sheen, or a combination of Charlie Sheen

[@jgunther3398]

Still waiting for somebody with a stunad Brooklyn accent to review these...

[@anthonygallagher1397]

Unfortunately we in the UK can't even buy the cheeper ones, but we can buy swords, bayonets, machetes, etc, but we can't own something to keep in the privacy of our own homes, we're not all knife toting gang members.

[@gigilaco]

You live in hell.

[@Mister_Ess]

When the H is the Canadian govt gonna smarten up and let law-abiding people own switchblades?!

[@BrandonTClem]

Unfortunately, the stigma behind switchblades being more lethal than manual knives is something the community has been trying to do away with for a long time. They finally reversed the ban where I live in 2006. I hope the knife community where you live can come together and make it happen!

[@mahendrajam1074]

What price This knife and you can please Cash and Delivery me

[@joejones9520]

cheap clone AKC stiletto switchblades from China are much better made and of more consistent quality than genuine Frank B's, SKM's or AGACamp. or real AKC's. The clones open harder but still have zero blade play when open and come razor sharp. All real Italian ones have wiggle and usually come hopelessly dull. It's sad kind of but I still buy expensive real Italian s-blades of course and ultimately value them much more than the cheap clones.

[@BrandonTClem]

I have taken to this same train of thought. I have bought several of each since this video, and AGA can't seem to deliver a decent blade. Now my Frank B is awesome! No complaints on that.

[@JW-fb5us]

You keep telling yourself 200.00 was worth it

[@BrandonTClem]

If you like this sort of thing, it totally is. One of my knives is S90v and carbon fiber. About $400. Not the most practical, but I wanted it and it was worth it. If you don't think so, no one is going to tell you you're wrong, but trying to project that onto me isn't going to work for you.

[@JW-fb5us]

@@BrandonTClem I have a 1000.00 13 in. Coricama here but are the China knives inferior in every way to it ? Not really. I can snap the cheap ones all day and not worry! If the spring breaks in the Coricama I’m in trouble..

[@saxonforge]

Dude your Campolin is extremely over priced junk. The blade on the Italian job sits so high in the closed position that the tip is almost showing. Brass liners offer no advantage whatsoever and you completely downplay the weak firing spring. I collected Italian stilettos for about 30 years and just recently sold them all because I saw them for what they really are, novelty toys. They make cool letter and box openers so I kept one and gave it to my wife to use. I'll take the Chinese clone without hesitation because even $50.00 is too much for this type of crap. I received a 9 inch stiletto from aliexpress last month and its just as good or better than the Italian jobs I had. Great fit, finish and well built with hard firing and no play in the locked position both open and closed. It even came very sharp in a box with belt pouch , yes you can cut your lunch with it. It was $12.68 + $6.34 = $ 19.02 CAN. Now that's what a pocket toy should cost. $200.00 USD for the campolin. YOU MUST BE NUTS.

[@davidguymon1673]

Do you have a link for the Wish knife?

[@TTstone616]

What a rip off lol... what's really hilarious is that the wish switchblade actually looks like it works a lot better than who ever this doofus is promoting. And 200$ is a complete rip off as well! He's probably marking it up by 180+$

[@BrandonTClem]

Ah, what am I promoting? Got the AGA Campolin knife off of 3knives.com. If you truly think of it this way, just say you don't know anything about knives and move on 😉