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Rizzuto Estileto Milano 18cm small Japanese swing guard switchblade knife
Rizzuto Estileto Milano 18cm small Japanese swing guard switchblade knife
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Vintage Rizzuto Estileto Milano 18cm Japanese swing guard automatic knife. These knives were used in a lot of movies from the 1960s through the 90s and are therefore very popular with switchblade & movie enthusiasts. This is a smaller 7 inch size and less common than its 9 inch brother. These knives were actually made in Japan in the 1960s and 70s mostly and were inspired by Italian switchblades of the era. They were very affordable which is probably why they were often used by movie prop departments. The knife measures 18cm (7 1/16 inches) open with steel liners, bolsters and guards with brass button & safety and nickel silver lanyard ring. The bayonet blade is stamped STAINLESS STEEL on the tang and RIZZUTO ESTILETO MILANO is stamped along the spine. The blade is 99% full or better with most of the original finish and some light scratches. The black synthetic scales are in great condition with very slight shrinkage and light handling marks. The knife works well with the blade tip even with the liners, good snap and average lockup with about 1/4 inch up and down that springs back when you let go. Does not rattle if shaken with blade open (except guards). Safety works. VG condition.
