C. Jul Herbertz IMPORT 23cm Italian Transitional Stiletto horn switchblade knife NOS

New Old Stock C. Jul Herbertz IMPORT 20cm Italian Transitional Stiletto switchblade knife made in the 1970s found in a box in Italy along with several others that had been in storage for nearly 50 years! It measures 22.5cm (8 7/8 inches) open and 4 7/8 inches closed with D stamped brass liners and nickel silver bolsters & safety cap with steel button. The flat grind swedge blade is 100% full with the original finish intact with some very light scratches and the ricasso is stamped C. JUL HERBERTZ IMPORT on the front and ROSTFREI on the reverse. Genuine buffalo horn scales are in very good condition and mostly black with a little tan & white streak. Gap is a little wide between the horn and top front bolster, but not bad. The knife works well with blade tip below liners closed, strong snap and tight lockup. Does NOT rattle if shaken with blade open. Swivel bolster so you close by pushing down on the right front finger guard which swivels the bolster to release the blade. Safety works. NOS condition with signs of light handling.