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What does that book in the background say about this stamp?

Definitely Japanese. Here are several Japanese knives. While they all have unique features, they all have certain traits that are common to only Japanese knives. Most have SS stamps but some have Inox and a few even have Rostfrei. Most autos had D-stamps but some had little square stamps. Some had ...

Patent Inox, Spanish made most likely

Bill DeShivs wrote:No, it doesn't mean different makers. It means different production lines, possibly.
I had an 8" and a 10" at the same time. One had D, the other had square tabs. I can assure you they appeared to be the same manufacturer.

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Bill DeShivs wrote:Square or D-what difference does it make. They have liners punched to hold the button pivot.

Different construction means different makers...or NOT EXACTLY THE SAME AS STATED...end of discussion.

I will state that all of THAT model have D stamps, flat kicksprings, and a separate backspring spring under the rear scale. I'm quite sure Autoknife can back me up on that. That's all I'm saying on this thread-as it's obvious you are trying to start trouble. For the third time, did you refer to the...

All of that model had D stamped liners. They also had a wire spring under the rear scale to power the back lock. We live and learn. I have learned they are Japanese. I have seen them on the inside and outside. Argue with someone else, please. All of them are? Let’s ask JBrown what he thinks about a...

You'll just have to take my word for it. I don't take pictures of most of my work. Ok, but if we took your word for it years ago we’d all believe they were Italian, right? I really don’t believe anybody’s word in this hobby when it comes to information because most of it has been wrong proven wrong...

As I said- these are EXACTLY the same as the Japanese marked ones. They have nickel silver hardware, "D" stamps. I owned one when I was 15 years old. I used to think they were Italian. I wanted to think they are Italian, but they are Japanese. The Japanese have never copied a knife accurately as th...

This knife is exactly the same as the ones marked "Bull." It's Japanese. They are pretty good quality. I have owned quite a few of these and repaired many more. Never has a Japanese model been seen marked INOX. And never with authentic horn handles. This also has”D” stamped liners and all nickel si...

natcherly wrote:Does the box provide any info such as the brand name, "Rizzuto"? That is such a odd name, sorry Phil, that I always thought it was an attempt to provide an Italian provenance to an Asian product. Kinda like "Milano".

No nothing

Thiis one is quite possibly the oldest and rarest “Rizzuto” ever found. It has really horn handles and is stamped INOX. It’s possibly Italian made before the cheapie Japanese models. This model also features the indented lock back release mechanism.

Dead mint condition in the original box.

Charley your pulling out all the stops or most of them . Very nice as always . You got the best stuff :o Thanks! I figure everyone likes to call me “boy” or “orangechild” because of my screen name, I’ll let the knives and info do the talking. Funny, some people have known me for years and never too...

Here is a very rare - I’ve only seen three - French Vendetta pattern switchblade. What makes it even cooler is the etched blade and embossed handle.

The mini is an Italian made version.