An uncommon Japanese Rizzuto Estileto Milano variation is the rectangular or “coffin” bolster. This particular one is 9 inches and has the mustache guards. The scale material on this knife is denser and less glossy than that seen on later rizzutos. With that and its rectangular top bolsters, this is a 1st generation rizzuto.
The 11 inch batwing is among the less common rizzuto knives and more desired. Batwing rizzys were made in the full arc of production. The “pre-rizzutos” were batwing, 1st generation examples and 2nd generation with blade stamps, rounded bolsters and acrylic scales are all seen. This example sports the shiny black beautiful black scales, rounded …
These are among the earlier korizzy knives and seemingly made in the largest quantity as this variation is most often found. The scales are smooth, bayonet blade and has the classic peek guard.
This size is less common than the 9 inch standard guard. This variation is a later knife with rounded bolsters, REM stamp on the blade and light acrylic scales. The 11 inch 2nd generation rizzutos with standard guards are not common.
The 7 inch rizzutos are a less common build. Black is the most common color and they typically had standard guards. This particular one has step bolsters and heavier scales suggesting it was earlier and made in the 1960s.
This variation measures 6 inches open length. With its step bolster and guardless design, it is likely an earlier knife. These are difficult to find and quite desirable. These came in black, blue, gold and green as well. Will try to find some images of the variety.
This is one of the most frequently encountered of the rizzuto knives. It stands to reason that of all the rizzys, the 2nd generation 9 inch standard guard were produced in the greatest numbers. Black is the most common and after that is harder to find white. There are some that were made with ivory …
The 6 inch rizzuto with finger guard is a rare variation. These feature white pearl acrylic scales.
The mustache guard rizzuto is less common and defined by the shape, obviously like a mustache instead of the standard guard. This one has the lighter acrylic handle material and rounded top bolsters indicating later production.
This style of korizzy has the textured scales and flat grind blade. The knife pictured is measures 9 inches tip to bale. These also came in 11 inches and are believed to be the later style having been made in the 1980s. A knife like this could be ordered from The Edge Co who would …
