IMPORT INOX Lizard 28cm Italian TARRY LEVIGNE Vintage Transitional switchblade knife

Vintage TARRY LEVIGNE 28cm Italian Transitional Stiletto switchblade knife with lizard (gecko) stamp made in Italy for the French market in the 1960s-70s. These contract knives were the best quality Italian switchblades of the day, made to the same standards as the earlier 1950s picklocks . The knife measures 27.5cm (10 7/8 inches) open and just under 6 inches closed with D stamped brass liners and nickel silver bolsters, plated button and safety cap. The flat swedge blade is 99% full or better and retains all of the factory finish with some light scratches and has Tarry Levigne stamping with a picture of a LIZARD (gecko) over IMPORT and the backside is stamped INOX. The genuine horn scales are mostly translucent green & cream streaks with some black and are in good condition. The knife works great with blade tip deep and centered closed, strong snap and very good lockup open with just a hint of up and down movement at the tip. No rattle if shaken with blade open. Safety works. EX+ condition.