Rizzuto Estileto Milano 27cm Japanese Swing guard Black step bolster vintage switchblade

Vintage Rizzuto Estileto Milano 27cm Japanese Swing guard Step bolster Black vintage automatic knife with regular guards made in Japan in the 1960s. It measures 26.5cm (10 9/16 inches) open with steel liners, bolsters & guards, and nickel plated brass button and safety cap with most of the plating gone from wear. The bayonet style blade is 100% full with original factory finish and the ricasso is stamped STAINLESS STEEL and the face of the blade below the spine is stamped RIZZUTO ESTILETO MILANO. The black synthetic scales are in fair condition with some shrinkage, light handling marks and are held on with brass pins. The top (front) bolsters are called Step bolsters because they step down in size near the front. The knife works well with blade tip even with the liners closed, strong snap and very good lockup with less than 1/8" up and down at the tip, but springs back when you let go and stays open nicely. Does not rattle if shaken with blade open. Safety works. EX+ condition.