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.... nice treasure you inherited there.... !! .. the old yellowed handle scales are Brazilian cow horn, and this color only comes with age.. originally was a lighter, more white-ish color... DO NOT CLEAN THE HANDLES... !!! ... WD wipedown is the most you should do to the blade... is it steel or bras...

.... now offering for sale... PM me,...

... that is correct...I need a 13" with yellow/blonde scales in good shape for my collection... I already have two excellent ROSCO 13" ... willing to trade one for one..

..... Looking for a nice 13" Italian pick-lock with yellow/blonde scales... prefer bayonet blade... doesn't have to be in new condition or any particular maker or importer... I have a great as new 13" ROSCO that I can trade, or possibly others for the right knife... thanx,....

... patent date of March 5, 1918,... the company was taken over by Schrade in the mid 1920's, so 20's would be about right....

.. while always searching for vintage Italian pick-lock switchblades, I sometimes come across other types... here is an interesting one... it is in excellent, untouched condition and works perfectly ..... I am always open to discussing via PM if there is an interest ... comments and information enco...

... Congrats, Mickey.... good knife with the "been there" look I like... !!!

... congrats, !!!! ... don't find these every day in any condition... you did good,.. I call the ones with this use ,.."street warriors",.. I have rescued several myself, and am proud of them... !!

... congrats... !!!! ... I like knife trading......

... "The Young Savages" (1961) starring Burt Lancaster must be included... several Italian stiletto switchblades shown in a great movie about NYC street gangs in the 1950's based on a true event....

.... Mickey tells me this oldie was made in Frosolone for the Maniago market... great blade stamp... dove with olive branch,...wonder who the maker was,... ???

.... Jack... check your PM.....

... Jackalope,... beautiful knife and you got a great deal on it... I was bidding against you and was distracted when it sold,.. PM me if you want to trade or make a buck,... !!!

... Found a BLACK BEAUTY recently,.. never in a collection,.. few bug bites, but in great working condition,.. has the old warrior look that I like,... !!! .. first one I have actually seen in person, and a welcome addition to my collection,...

... my sympathies on the loss of your Dad,... he certainly had an eye for collectable knives,... I see some great looking knives, and some I would like to have in my own collection,... you will find two types of inquiries,.. those who want to buy cheap and re-sale for profit, with no vested interest...