Frank Beltrame 11" Honey Horn ~  Swivel Bolster Stiletto 

Frank Beltrame 11" Honey Horn Swivel Bolster Stiletto is a highly sought-after, classic Italian automatic switchblade handcrafted in Maniago, Italy. Known for its premium materials and traditional aesthetics, this specific configuration balances collectible appeal with smooth operation

Frank Beltrame (often stamped Frank B. Italy) is one of the most prominent, respected, and enduring names in traditional Italian automatic cutlery. Based in the historic "City of Knives"—Maniago, Italy—the family-run business has been producing classic side-opening stiletto switchblades for generations.

Mechanism & Action

• Deployment: Actuated by a high-profile push button that triggers a powerful, fast-firing internal leaf spring.
• Locking Mechanism: Locks securely into place upon deployment. It features a bolster lock (or swivel bolster release), meaning the top bolster acts as the unlocking lever. To close the knife, you tilt or pivot the top bolster forward to release the blade.
• Safety Mechanism: Includes a sliding safety switch located on the handle scale to block the push button and prevent accidental pocket deployment.

• Style: Traditional bayonet grind, featuring a single sharpened cutting edge and a distinct, unsharpened false top edge (swedge).
• Material: Usually forged from 440C stainless steel (or highly polished 420 steel on select legacy runs), providing a good balance of corrosion resistance and edge retention.
• Finish: Highly polished mirror or satin finish, with the tang stamped "FRANK B ITALY".

• Scales: Premium, genuine natural Honey Horn. Due to the organic nature of European horn, coloration varies from semi-translucent blonde and caramel to deeper amber tones with darker streaks, making every knife visually unique.
• Frame Construction: Built with solid brass liners and hand-hammered brass pins.
• Bolsters: Stamped or cast stainless steel (or nickel-silver) bolsters on both ends to frame the horn scales securely.  

• Overall Length: 11.00 inches (28 cm)
• Blade Length: Approximately 4.95 to 5.00 inches
• Closed Length: Roughly 6.00 inches
• Average Weight: Between 4.80 oz and 5.78 oz

• Never used or carried
• Preowned
• No box
• Condition is near mint to mint