ITALY STAINLESS 22cm Italian Stiletto Green pearlex automatic kit knife
ITALY STAINLESS 22cm Italian Stiletto Green pearlex automatic kit knife
Vintage ITALY STAINLESS 22cm Italian Stiletto Green pearlex automatic kit knife most likely sold by Edge Co in the 1980s or 90s. Measures a hair over 22cm (8.75 inches) open with brass liners and steel bolsters, button and safety cap. The flat grind blade with nail nick is full and retains original factory finish and is marked ITALY STAINLESS on the Rear ricasson (tang), front is blank. Green pearlex synthetic scales are very attractive and in nice condition. The knife works well with blade tip deep and centered in the well, good snap and good lockup open with just a tiny bit of up and down at the tip. Swivel bolster release to close. Most likely sold as a "kit knife" where the spring had to be installed by the new owner by slipping a brass pin through brass lined holes in the scales and peening the ends to hold the spring in place. Safety works. EX++ condition.