STAINLESS STEEL 27cm Japanese Swing Guard Batwing vintage automatic knife

Vintage STAINLESS STEEL 27cm Japanese Swing Guard Batwing vintage automatic knife made in Japan 1960s or 70s. The knife measures 26.4cm (10 5/16 inches) open and 5 5/8 inches closed with steel liners, bolsters & guards and brass button & safety with nickel silver lanyard ring. The flat swedge blade is 99% full, or better with original finish with some light scratches and the ricasso is stamped STAINLESS STEEL. The black synthetic scales (handles) are in good condition with a few light handling marks and held on with 7 brass pins. The knife works well with blade tip well below the liners closed, good snap and excellent lockup with little down movement at the tip open that springs back when you let go. Does not rattle if shaken with blade open except the guards. Safety works. EX condition.