Italian Switchblades

Italian switchblades are automatic knives commonly known as stilettos that are made in Italy. It was in Toledo Spain that the first market for self-defense lever-locked knives developed in 1920s. Its first conception was prior to the Second World War with knives marked as Campobasso or Frosolone which were also called flat guards. The 1950’s Italian switchblades evolved from these designs and so are the picklocks. In the 1960’s the picklocks became obsolete which ended growing handcrafting business of the Italian switchblades. The tilting bolster model replaced the picklocks. Unlike the picklocks, these were made so that one may not break a finger nail to try to close the blades. These knives close as the front top bolster is rotated. Switchblades with a mechanism called open button/close button appeared in the late 1960’s and early 1970’s. Of interest among collectors are the Italian switchblades known as “Transitionals” which were made with modern parts and old style.

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Presently there are a lot of variations of the Italian switchblades and some make their way as a memorable gift or giveaways. What distinguishes the Italian switchblades from the typical automatic knives is their classic and contemporary style. Some of the available designs have levers rather than the convenience of buttons. Blades also come in different sizes and styles. Some are sleek and pointed. Customized switchblades also exist to suit the preference of both sexes. They look more like collectors’ items which makes them ideal as presents for any occasion and a possible heirloom.