This is one of the Korizzy variations. The Korean knives are called clones, but the mickey mouse eared knives are not a clone of anything. This one is an 8 inch textured handled Korean made switchblade, less common than the 6 inch version. These even had a nail nick.
This is a very early rizzuto and considering how infrequently they show up, not many were produced. Rizzuto Estileto Milano is stamped on the tang, just above STAINLESS STEEL. It measures just under 11 inches not including the bale. The top bolsters are rectangular. Its kick spring is bar shaped instead of rod, a tendency …
This is another early Japanese rizzuto knife. These were tang stamped Rizzuto Estileto Milano and sometimes just Milano. All had batwing guards. This variation came in 7.5 and 9.5 inch lengths. With a spine lock design, this variation was made with black smoky acrylic scales. The scales look much like those found on a Japanese …
There certainly so many varieties of great knives to collect. If you are new to collecting, it is about finding what you like above all else. Some people will say only buy knives that are in perfect condition. Others will say collect ones with the most desirable stamps. That is fine, but most important are …
AGA Campolin is a three generational company in Italy who have been making switchblade knives since the 1950s. Back then switchblades made in Italy were mostly stiletto style knives that are commonly referred to as picklocks. That term describes how the knife is closed. To open the knives you simply press the button and the …
The Korizzy is another iconic and popular vintage switchblade knife. Just like the Japanese Rizzuto Estileto Milano, it was often the first automatic knife many had. The Korizzy is often called a clone of the classic Rizzuto. It did have some characteristics which made their models distinct. The Korizzy was made by the Bell Metal …
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The Rizzuto Estileto Milano, also known as the Rizzy, is certainly an iconic knife. It is often the first switchblade many of us carried in our pockets. While not as sturdy in its construction as the Italian knives of the time, there sure are good ones still around today. There are characteristics of the common …
Apple Valley Knives is an outstanding resources for collectors of switchblade knives. It is run by Mark Erickson who has been a knife collector for 50 years. He is quite a historian when it comes to knives and is a leading authority. His love of knifes began when he was 8 years old. When he …
Taking good photographs of knives offers more challenges than most would assume. Knives usually have shiny areas coupled with dark areas. You can wind up with fall outs and big hot spots. What works best is a source of diffused light and diffused fill light. These images were shot with a constant lighting kit, using …
The bullfighter switchblade is quickly becoming a sought after collectors item. It is a knife that was made in Japan and sold in Mexico from the 60s through the 80s. These were smuggled back into the US in the shoes and boots of American tourists coming back from touring Mexico. There is quite a variety …
