VIRGINIA INOX PATENT 96847 22cm Italian Derby Bolster Pearlex Vintage BoBc automatic knife

Vintage VIRGINIA INOX PATENT 96847 22cm Italian Derby Bolster Pearlex Red Dot 1960s BoBc automatic knife. The knife measures 21.6cm (8.5 inches) open and 4 7/8 inches closed with brass D stamped liners and nickel silver bolsters, button and safety cap. The flat grind swedge blade is a little short, but mostly full at about 95% and is marked VIRGINIA INOX on the front ricasso and PATENT 96847 on the rear with a few light scratches and scuffs and a little loss from sharpening. The Pearlex (faux pearl) scales are in nice condition with red dot safety. The knife works well with the blade tip seated below the liners closed, good snap and good lockup. Does not rattle if shaken with blade open. Safety works. EX condition.