{"product_id":"rpk-19cm-russian-prison-knife-gunstock-cream-vintage-automatic-knife","title":"RPK 19cm Russian Prison Knife Gunstock Cream vintage automatic knife","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRPK 19cm open Russian Prison Knife Vintage Gunstock Swing Guard switchblade knife. It is believed that these knives were made by inmates of Russian prisons back in the 1950s through the 1970s to be sold to raise capital for the prisons and given by prison personnel as bribes and gifts. They are all hand made and very unique and beautiful pieces of Russian cutlery Folk Art. This knife measures 19cm (7.5 inches) open and 4 inches closed with a steel frame, bolsters and button. The straightback saber grind blade is 100% full and shiny with no markings. The gunstock shaped scales are cream colored with grain and are in excellent condition and very attractive. The knife works well with the blade tip seating deep in the well when closed, smooth STRONG snap and excellent lockup when open with a bit of down movement that springs back when you let go. No rattle if shaken with blade open. The blade is activated by pressing the button for opening and closing the knife. Very cool vintage Russian RPK gunstock switchblade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apple Valley Knives","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52004351639853,"sku":null,"price":170.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/6232\/7341\/files\/IMG_0031_15239819-43de-4f7c-bfa8-68fc404208b1.jpg?v=1776716789","url":"https:\/\/applevalleyknives.com\/products\/rpk-19cm-russian-prison-knife-gunstock-cream-vintage-automatic-knife","provider":"Apple Valley Knives","version":"1.0","type":"link"}