J Inox Italian Stiletto Switchblade ~ Vintage 1980`s

Nice 8 inch swivel bolster stamped J Inox, which is made by Coltellerie Zoppis in the 80s. Stainless bolsters, brass pins and brass liners which combine nicely with its Stag scales that are free of cracks or chips. It has a thick 3 ” blade (does have some use scratches) and appears to have never been sharpened. Some patina on spine ( consistent with age ). Blade sit deep, fires hard and locks up tight with zero wobble. Condition is near mint

NKCA Grading system

MINT: A factory fresh knife, absolutely original as it came from the manufacturer, not carried or sharpened, a perfect knife.

NEAR MINT: A new knife that has seen sometimes, show some slight carry or shop wear, blades snap perfectly, handles show no cracks.

EXCELLENT: Shows no more than 10% blade wear, handles are sound, no cracks, blades snap good.

VERY GOOD: About 25% blade wear, slight cracks in handles, may have one lazy blade, stamping clearly visible to the naked eye, no blades changed or repaired.

FAIR: 50% blade wear, blades lazy, cracks and chips in handles, handles replaced with same type, blades repaired, stampings faint but readable with a glass.

POOR: Blades very worn, handles bad or missing, blades have been replaced with the same type, reading of the stamp is almost impossible, even with a glass, good mostly only for parts.
NKCA Grading system