Italy 34cm Italian swivel bolster Customized Dagger Skull button automatic knife

Vintage Italy 34cm Italian swivel bolster Customized Dagger Skull button automatic knife that started life as a production knife made in Italy post 1980 and was customized (mangled) by someone, likely Arlin "Slo Joe" Walker. This unusual and cool knife measures 34.2cm (13.5 inches) open and 7 5/8 inches closed with brass liners and bolsters. The dagger grind blade is 99% full with original finish and is stamped Italy in cursive on the ricasso and the tip is blunted. The scales (handles) are thick burl wood and very attractive. The skull button is likely made with epoxy and the eye sockets have gold paint. The knife works well with blade tip centered and even with bolster, good snap and excellent lockup open. No rattle if shaken with blade open. So safety. EX condition.