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

Features Exceptional looking Buffalo Horn Handles (translucent on the front and yellow/white 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.

This model features the later version of the "Trap Door", (with the reinforced wire attached to 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 weigh approx 3 oz). In the open position they have significant 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 5/8" (3 1/4" sharpened edge), with a false top edge (swedge grind). Blade is marked is marked " INOX DEPOSE" on the tang..Mirror Polished Blade.

 Measures 4 3/4" closed. Rare piece in very good condition. Safety works. Spring on this model is strong.  1960's vintage. Includes a custom zippered storage pouch. Priced right! Often priced at twice the amount from others.