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RPK 23cm Russian Prison Knife Vintage Gunstock Swing Guard switchblade
RPK 23cm Russian Prison Knife Vintage Gunstock Swing Guard switchblade
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RPK 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 22.4cm (* 13/16 inches) open with a polished aluminum frame & guards and steel bolster plates and button. The straight back blade appears to be mostly full and has what appears to be a plated finish with no markings and a few light scratches. The knife works well with the blade tip seating deep in the well when closed, smooth strong snap and tight lockup when open. It is button open backspring release to close. Very cool vintage Russian RPK gunstock swing guard switchblade.







