RIZZUTO ESTILETO MILANO 22cm Japanese vintage swing guard Mustache flat bolster switchblade

Vintage RIZZUTO ESTILETO MILANO 22cm Japanese swing guard with less common Mustache guards and flat front bolsters automatic knife made in Japan in the 1960s or 70s. The knife measures 22cm (8 5/8 inches) open and 4 7/8 inches closed with steel liners, bolsters & guards with brass plated button & safety cap and nickel silver decorated lanyard ring. The bayonet style blade is 99% full, or better with most of the original finish with some light scratches and the ricasso is stamped STAINLESS STEEL with RIZZUTO ESTILETO MILANO stamped on the blade face below the spine. The black synthetic scales (handles) are in good condition with some handling marks and held on with 7 brass pins. The knife works great with blade tip below liners closed, good snap and very good lockup open with just a bit of down movement that springs back when you let go (1/16").  Safety works. EX condition.