Dolphin 11" "French Pattern" Ring Pull Release with Black Lip Mother of Pearl

This Ring Pull Release Switchblade is based on a early French automatic. Features heavy Nickel Silver Bolsters with Black Lip Mother of Pearl Handles with brass liners. Traditional push button opening with sliding safety. Extra thick backspring and blade. (5mm)

Mirror Polished Spear point blade measures 4 7/8" with a 1 1/2" swedge grind on the top edge.    Features 440 stainless. Measures 6" closed.  Ring Pull release is located on the backspring. Features nice action with excellent lockup. This model measures 10 3/4" overall open. Tang is marked with the Dolphin Logo.

Originally these were released and made for Campolin and were marked with the Campolin name on the tang. The Campolin model was not as thick as this model. Campolin called this model the "Francese" because of the French design. The Dolphin pair decided to name this piece "The Falcon".    Co-Sign Item..... Not an AIK Custom Shop Piece. New piece from Maniago. Black Lip Pearl shows some natural inclusions throughout with a chip at one pin by the safety=see pics.