{"product_id":"ethan-1953-16cm-italian-picklock-shell-wrap-1950s-vintage-automatic-knife","title":"ETHAN 1953 16cm Italian Picklock Shell wrap 1950s vintage automatic knife","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage Ethan 1953 ITALY 16cm Italian Picklock Shell wrap 1950s automatic knife made in Italy in the 1950s. These Shell wraps were made in limited numbers and used as Sales Incentives for large scale customers like importers\/exporters. They were usually 20cm or smaller and made with different names stamped on the blades, in this case, ETHAN 1953 ITALY. The big difference is the handles, which unlike most Italian picklocks which have smooth horn, or stag, these are hollow steel and covered by a thin colored wrap, either celluloid or other material, similar to the 1950s Imperial knives made in the US. These special knives are coveted by collectors and hard to find.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe knife measures 15.6cm (6 1\/8 inches) open and 3.5 inches closed with non D stamped brass liners and nickel silver bolsters, button and safety. The bayonet style blade is 97% full or better with patina \u0026amp; scratches and is a little bent up near the tip. Someone must have used it for prying :^( Overall a decent. mostly full blade that is stamped ETHAN 1953 ITALY on the ricasso. The celluloid wrap is imitation pearl and in good condition. The knife works well with the blade tip just below the liners closed, good snap and tight lockup open. No rattle if shaken with blade open. Short throw safety works. G+ condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apple Valley Knives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52350226333997,"sku":null,"price":500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/6232\/7341\/files\/IMG_0182_6ed3df77-e1f3-4468-b338-f3d876afeed3.jpg?v=1788828690","url":"https:\/\/applevalleyknives.com\/products\/ethan-1953-16cm-italian-picklock-shell-wrap-1950s-vintage-automatic-knife","provider":"Apple Valley Knives","version":"1.0","type":"link"}