C JUL HERBERTZ IMPORT 18cm Italian Transitional Pearlex Stiletto switchblade NOS Red Dot

Vintage C JUL HERBERTZ IMPORT 18cm Italian Transitional Pearlex Stiletto switchblade knife. The knife is NOS (New Old Stock) and is part of a group of old Herbertz switchblades found recently in Italy that had been in storage for over 50 years. The knife measures 18cm (7 inches) open and 3 7/8 inches closed with D stamped brass liners and nickel silver bolsters, button and safety cap with Red Dot safety. The flat swedge grind blade is 100% full with all of the factory finish intact and the ricasso is stamped C JUL HERBERTZ IMPORT on the front and ROSTFREI on the rear. The Pearlex (imitation pearl) scales are Beautiful and in great condition with a few tiny scuffs from handling/storage. The knife works great with the blade tip deep in the well closed, strong snap and Tight lockup open. Safety works. Nearly New (NOS) condition.