FLORINOX ROSTFREI 17cm French Black checkered Rare locking automatic knife

FLORINOX ROSTFREI 17cm French Black checkered Rare locking automatic knife made in France 1970s or 80s. This is the rarer version that locks in the open position, most do not.  It measures 16.8cm (6 5/8 inches) open and 3.75 inches closed with brass liners and pins and steel button & safety. The spear point blade is 99% full, or better with original finish and the ricasso is stamped FLORINOX ROSTFREI. The black checkered scales (handles) are in very nice condition. The knife works great with blade tip well below liners closed, strong snap and excellent lockup with less than 1/16" movement at the tip. No rattle if shaken with blade open. EX+ condition.