Extremely Rare Vintage Italian Made Classic "Trap Door"  Front Opener "Stiletto" with Brazilian Horn

Features Brazilian Horn Handles (All black on the front side, some color on the backside) with chromed bolsters and unique "trap door". Traditional looking Italian Switchblade classic with push button and sliding safety, but unlike the typical switchblade that opens from the side, this model opens from the front. 

To open you must hold the handle downward (blade downward), or the blade will bounce back and it will not lock into position,

 To close you hold upright (with the blade tip upward), and press the button. The blade will fall back into the handle via "gravity" (you may have to shake the handle some or assist the blade). You then "reset" the blade into the handle by closing the "Trap Door" and locking the blade into the handle.

If you are not familiar with these vintage Stiletto models, they are not "heavy duty" or made like a Microtech or Benchmade, (they only weigh 3.4oz). In the open position they have substantial up and down blade movement. These vintage pieces can best be described as somewhat "delicate", so after 60-70 years, not many remain available to collectors. This is why they are very rare and very expensive. 

 Mirror polished stainless blade measures 3 1/2" (3 1/4" sharpened edge), with a false top edge (swedge grind). Blade is marked "IRN" within a triangle and "ICH ROSTE NE" below, which in German translated means "I'm Never Rusting",  for the stainless blade= (Very clever and rather rare tang stamping.) Measures 4 3/4" closed. Extremely rare piece in very good condition. Priced Accordingly.  Horn shows some "bug bites" on the backside) =(Actual microscopic insect that gnaws on the horn). Safety works. Excellent mechanical condition.  1960's vintage. Includes a custom zippered storage pouch..

 Blade has both up and down and side to side movement when open, but this is the design of the knife, which is like an automatic gravity knife. RARE PIECE! 8 out of 10 on AIK's Rarity Scale.