Raimondo picklock

[Sethd11]

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Hi all, new user and probably first and last post. I appreciate any help you guys can give. I recently acquired a old Raimondo picklock auto. It's stamped Raimondo on the blade and I think Rostfrei over Spring on the base of the blade. Its 100% functional and has wear, also is razor sharp. Also the handles are black. I don't know what the handle material is. I would really like to pick your brains of the value and maybe find a home for it as I don't collect these, more of a firearms enthusiast. Thank-you and I look forward to the info. Will try to post pictures.

[sammy the blade]

Pictures will definitely help. There is someone here that will be able to fill you in on all your questions about your knife and it's worth!

[DonC]

Nice catch. I'm sure some of the vintage collectors will chime in with information about it. In a nutshell you've got a relatively rare vintage example of a knife that's no longer in production.
DonC

[Sethd11]

Thanks for the replys. I already have an offer that I would take on it, but I just don't want to get taken advantage of

[Sethd11]

Why are they so rare? Just not a lot made?

[gravknife]

Hi Sethd11
More likely not a lot survived the ravages of time and constant opening of the knife.Many over sharpened losing blade definition
Id say around the mid 50s but more knowleadgeable people will give a definite opinion.
I like raimondos and thats a nice looking bayonet bladed knife .Nickle silver brass lined bolsters ,put together in italy by hand.
Its a named vintage picklock and in reasonably good original condition from the picture.
The handles are buffalo horn and its a mean looking switchblade ,no frills just buisness .
What length is the knife? Id like to see a close up of the blade stamp if possible.
Thanks for sharing it here Seth.
Ill leave the price to the more knowleadgeable .
Id love to buy it.

Ian

[niceguy2]

Nice knife ! Most black handled Raimondo knives have plastic scales and are not that uncommon but still desirable amongst collectors , its the horn handled examples that are fairly scarce , said to be from local cow and have a very distinctive look to them.like this

[gravknife]

Sorry Seth
Still learning and thought it would be buffalo horn on picklocks.
niceguy2
That's a stunning looking Raimondo

Ian

[fastr19]

I go along with niceguy. The scales on this one look to be plastic. Super knives just fall into his hands. I have not been so lucky so I consider these pretty rare. I would consider $500-600 a good price. Here are my spring rostfrei's, 2 stamped Raimondo.

[niceguy2]

Nice group Fastr19 !

[Sethd11]

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[Sethd11]

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[Sethd11]

Safety slide works well too.

[niceguy2]

Looks to me that the blades been grinded on from the pictures which would drastically affect its monetary value . if that`s the case fastr19 s numbers are high ( in my opinion )

[Sethd11]

No grinding. Whetstone. Can't even feel the marks. Razor sharp