I’m looking for info on some of the knives my father “aquired” as a Police Officer in the early ‘60s.
“EIG Cutlery Italy” is stamped using 2 lines on the tang of the 4 3/4” blade. Overall length is about 10 1/2”. This is an operating push button open (folding switchblade). The handle appears to be bone or horn but please forgive my lack of knowledge of old knives if I’m incorrect. [img][/
Any information on where/when this knife was made will be greatly appreciated.
EIG Cutlery Italy Stiletto
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Re: EIG Cutlery Italy Stiletto
Nice late 50's Buffalo Horn Picklock. If you clean it up and have the "blade peek" repaired, it could fetch up to $1000 on the open market.
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Re: EIG Cutlery Italy Stiletto
Blade is short. It's been retipped and sharpened badly. It isn't worth $1000.
The knife was made in Maniago, Italy prior to 1959, and it was imported by Eig Cutlery in Florida.
The knife was made in Maniago, Italy prior to 1959, and it was imported by Eig Cutlery in Florida.
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Re: EIG Cutlery Italy Stiletto
Looks like the button spring might be broke. Does the safety need to be pushed up to keep the blade closed?
Re: EIG Cutlery Italy Stiletto
Spring button is shaky; opens the blade to locking position and it locks however, on closing the blade the knife has to be turned over to get the release button back in place. The safety slides with no problem and prevents the button from opening the blade. I'm hoping to learn if the cost of repairing and refurbishing will be worth it to pass it on.