RPK Pinup Russian Prison Knife Sexy woman switchblade red dress

Vintage RPK Sexy woman automatic knife from Russia purchased from the son of a man who was a prison guard there from the 1970s to the 1990s. These switchblade knives were made by inmates of some Russian prisons to be sold to raise money for the prison, often sold at news and cigarette stands and other outlets. The knife measures just under 3.25 inches closed and just under 5.5 inches open with steel liners. The carbon steel blade is nearly full with some patina and light scratches. The scales are clear acrylic over hand painted animated sexy woman bare breast. Works great, blade tip seats deep, opens with a strong snap and tight lockup. Cool little pieces of Russian folk art cutlery! EX condition.