Frank Beltrame 11" Blue Briar Wood Swing Guard Stiletto

Frank Beltrame 11" Blue Briar Wood Swing Guard is a classic, highly collectible Italian automatic stiletto handcrafted in Maniago, Italy. It stands out for its unique pivoting hilt and its vibrant, richly figured dyed wood scales. 

• The Swinguard Feature: Unlike a standard stiletto, this model features a folding dual-wing hilt. When the blade is fired, the guard pivots forward automatically to lock flush against the blade, providing a functional finger guard. When closed, the guards swing back against the handle for a slimmer pocket profile.
• Firing Action: It uses a classic, fully automatic leaf-spring mechanism. Pressing the button deployments the blade out the side with authoritative speed.
• Lock & Release: Features a traditional spine-mounted lockback mechanism. Pressing down on the rear release lever unlocks the blade and allows the guard to fold shut seamlessly. 

• Handle Scales: Crafted from genuine Blue Briarwood. The wood features high-contrast burl patterning dyed in a deep blue tone that lets the natural, intricate grain lines show through.
• Blade Details: Typically outfitted with a sharpened 440C or 420 stainless steel blade, generally styled in a traditional sleek Bayonet grind with a satin or polished finish.
• Chassis Construction: Built over classic brass liners with visible brass pins and stamped stainless steel or nickel silver bolsters.