Red Pocket Switchblade in Stiletto Style

Red Automatic Pocket Switchblade in Italian Stiletto Style

Historical Context and Use of the Slender Blade

The original stiletto was born in Italy during the Late Middle Ages and the Renaissance. It was a fixed dagger with a very narrow blade, primarily designed to penetrate chainmail or narrow gaps in plate armour. During the 20th century, this iconic slender design became the basis for modern automatic knives, which gained immense popularity all over the world. Today, this piece is excellent for opening letters or parcels, but also serves as an amazingly authentic prop for a mafia or retro costume from the middle of the last century.

Mechanism and Proper Handling

Handling this automatic knife is straightforward but requires practice and following the proper procedure:

• Opening the knife is lightning fast and is accompanied by a characteristic click. The blade is released with a single push of the button located on the handle.
• To prevent the knife from opening accidentally in your pocket, the product is equipped with a sliding safety catch.
• The traditional Italian design uses a so-called bolster lock to secure the open blade. To safely fold the knife, the bottom part of the guard (bolster) must be tilted down towards the blade, which unlocks the mechanism, allowing you to smoothly fold it back into the handle.

Safety Guidelines and Knife Maintenance

Since the product is equipped with a sharp stainless steel blade, we strongly warn that, for safety reasons, it is not intended for contact fencing, cutting tests, or man-to-man combat. Exercise maximum caution when using it so as not to injure yourself or your surroundings. Avoid prying or cutting into excessively hard materials, which could permanently damage the opening mechanism and break the blade itself.

To ensure a long service life, we recommend wiping the blade dry after each use. The opening mechanism and joints should occasionally be lightly lubricated with a drop of high-quality gun oil so they maintain their smooth and swift operation.

We highly recommend purchasing a high-quality leather belt pouch alongside this knife to ensure its safe and comfortable everyday carrying.

Technical Parameters