INOX 33cm Italian Transitional Stiletto Pearlex vintage automatic knife 5mm

Vintage thick INOX 33cm Italian transitional swivel bolster stiletto automatic knife most likely made in the late 1960s or early 1970s in Italy. The knife measures 33.5cm (13 1/8 inches) open and 7 1/8 inches closed with D stamped brass liners and nickel silver bolsters, button and safety cap. Brass liners extend behind the guards on the top rear bolster. The 5mm wide flat grind swedge blade is 98% full or better with the original finish with a few light scratches and is stamped INOX on the ricasso (tang). Very attractive synthetic Pearlex (imitation pearl) scales are in excellent condition with just a few light handling marks. The knife works well with blade tip centered and just above the liners closed, strong snap and excellent lockup with just a hint of movement at the tip. Does not rattle if shaken with blade open. Safety works. EX condition.