Rizzuto Estileto Milano 27cm Japanese Swing guard Black step bolster vintage switchblade 7 pin

Vintage Rizzuto Estileto Milano 27cm Japanese Swing guard Step bolster Black 7 pin vintage automatic knife with regular guards made in Japan in the 1960s. 

It measures 26.5cm (10.5 inches) open and 5.75 inches closed with steel liners, step bolsters & guards, and nickel plated brass button and safety cap & nickel silver decorated lanyard ring. 

The bayonet style blade is 99% full or better with original factory finish, some light scratches and the ricasso is stamped STAINLESS STEEL. The face of the blade below the spine is stamped RIZZUTO ESTILETO MILANO.

The black synthetic scales are in very good condition with slight shrinkage, light handling marks and are held on with 7 brass pins (four on the front and 3 on the back). The top (front) bolsters are called Step bolsters because they step down in size from the base near the front.

The knife works well with blade tip centered and below the liners closed, strong snap and excellent lockup with just a bit of movement as most do at the tip. Does not rattle if shaken with blade open. Safety works. EX condition.