Inox PATENT 15cm Italian BOBC Vintage Stiletto automatic knife

Vintage Inox PATENT 15cm Italian Button Open Button Close (BOBC) Stiletto automatic knife most likely made in the 1960s in Italy. BOBC and flatguard Italian knives tended to be made in odd sizes about 1cm shorter than picklocks and swivel bolster common sizes. It measures 15.3cm (6 inches) open and 3.5 inches closed with D Stamped brass liners and nickel silver bolsters, button & safety cap. The flat grind swedge blade is 97% full, or better and shiny with light scratches and the ricasso (tang) is stamped Inox on the front and PATENT on the rear. The genuine horn scales are mostly black with a bit of cream streaking and in very condition. The knife works well with blade tip centered and below liners closed, good snap and good lockup with about 1/16" up and down at the tip. Does not rattle if shaken with blade open. EX- condition.