There are exceptions to every rule and that idea certainly applies herein. These are images of one of the first Korean Rizzuto style knives. It is distinguished by the lack of a peek guard. It is also tang stamped with the Bell Metals logo. There are two examples pictured here, both of which measure the common Korizzy 8.5 inch open length, smooth acrylic scales and smooth bale.
Photos courtesy of Michael McCourt and Robert Krampmud