Lepre & AGA Campolin teamed up to create an exciting new switchblade; The 2016 LepreHunyer. I'm a sucker for a new pretty knife. I had to add the new Lepre 25 cm Italian Switchblade to my Collection. I selected European Stag Antler scales. If you liked the 2015's you'll like this 2016 knife is an excellent switchblade made by Lepre. These are two very different yet they are similar in many ways. Both knives have Nickel Silver Bolsters, Button, Safety, Pins. They have a very impressive 440A Stainless Steel Blade and it's razor sharp. The firing mechanism and safety is exactly the same as in the 2015 Lepre. The blade is fired by a Plunger Style Button and to close the blade simply lift the Rabbit Ears. The Rabbit Ears are a nice touch. The small Safety is located just below the button. It doesn't attract much attention to itself. I like the short throw to arm and disarm. Some of the differences are obvious, for example: the 2015 was built on a modified Catalana brass frame - the 2016 is built on its own frame made from Nickel Silver. It doesn't appear to be stainless. The color of the liners match the bolsters and not the blade. The bolsters are square off both on ends. They are blunt and not rounded as on most knives. The channel side has two large finger grips and the rabbit ears release mechanism is a perfect thumb rest. This knife is easy to hold. It feels very comfortable in my hand. I'd almost say it's a custom fit.
The knife is well made and upon inspection it appears to be made to last. It's a beautiful knife made to work, but mine will never do any real work. It fires perfectly fast and it locks up tighter than a pit bull's jaw. The Black Leather Pouch is softer than a baby's cheek. Finally, it came with a Signed Certificate of Authenticity. There is more, but I'll leave it at this. If you have any questions about this knife, please ask. If you're looking to add a beautiful new knife to your collection this Lepre will Not disappoint you.
Specs - copied from 3knives.com's web site.
Overall Length:
25cm - 10"
Blade Length: John- The 2016 Lepre has a Drop Point Swedged Blade.
10,8 cm - 4,4"
Blade thickness:
3.5mm - 0,15"
Weight:
203 gr.
Blade Material:
Stainless steel 440A
Handle Material:
European stag horn
Frame Material: John NOT Brsss
Brass
Made in Italy
