Rizzuto Estileto Milano 22cm Japanese Wasp Oval button swing guard switchblade

Vintage Rizzuto Estileto Milano 22cm Japanese Wasp Oval button swing guard switchblade knife with mustache guards. This is one of the Rarest of the 1960s Japanese Rizzuto switchblades. It measures 22cm (8 3/4 inches) open with non magnetic metal frame, built in bolsters and button with steel mustache shaped guards and brass pins. The bayonet style blade is mostly full with original factory finish and is stamped RIZZUTO ESTILETO MILANO along the spine and STAINLESS STEEL on the ricasso. The black synthetic scales are in excellent condition. The knife works well with the blade tip even with the liners closed IF the lanyard ring is in the forward position. Oddly, if the lanyard ring is moved to any other position, the blade tip peeks when closed. Not sure why. Fires well if properly oiled and locks open. EX+ condition.