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Here's a blast from the past. 6.5" overall with a 2.5" blade, can opener, awl, screwdriver/bottle opener. Scales are in surprisingly good condition. Folding blade is chipped and scratched. Stamped "LF&C Universal". Crest says "Be Prepared". No idea what time period. Could be 30's or 40's. Any help? ...

I appreciate your comments. I totally agree with you. I think I would lean towards a trade rather than try to come up with a price. That way I think both parties will feel more satisfied if each gets what they think is a fair deal. Make sense?

Thanks. I saw the same listing. My knife is bigger ... 8.5" overall with a 4" blade.

Stiletto is 11" long. Blade is 5.5" long. Scale material is a faux pearl resin looking material. It opens 1/2 way with a "stop" then closes tightly and locks. Small amount of play in the blade. Knife is pretty sharp and has been sharpened before as there are scratch marks. Aside from looking old eve...

Thanks for your reply. The stamp says Made in Italy. That's all I know about the knife. Perhaps a collector would appreciate this more than I. Where would be a place to trade?

Translated means Mammouth Stainless but I can't find any origins. I was given this knife as a present and have no idea where it came from or how much it's worth.

Any suggestions?

Thanks.

Here is an Italian lock back Stiletto that I have. Can this be converted to auto?

I'm interested in converting some of my knives to automatic. Any references to where I can find out if certain knives can be converted?