Revival of the "Estiletto Rizzuto Milano"

[Captain O]

After all has been said and done about this legendary swing guard from Bell of South Korea, what would everyone say to make an identical replica here in the good ol' US of A?

Here's the idea:

1. Copy the knife in four sizes: 5.25", 7", 9", and 11".

2. Make the body from steel with brass liners.

3, Use either 440C or AUS-8 steel for the blades.

4. Make the scales from a higher-grade polymer.

5. incorporate the finer artistic touches the ornate bail and tighter-fitting guards to the unit.

6. Make them in both bayonet-grind and flat-grind style blades.

7. Finally price them in the $150.00-$200.00 range (this was a bit above the originals, but still affordable).

These would make a lot of money for someone with enu\ough of the entrepreneurial spirit and initial investment capital to earn a substantial profit while filling a market niche.

Comments? Opinions?

[Madmarco]

Go for it, I'll buy a couple!

[wiseguy]

Seems that it would loose the nostalgia associated with the originals of that vintage and just be a modern copy…. Not sure I’d pony up for one ( just my opinion)

[Captain O]

Seems that it would loose the nostalgia associated with the originals of that vintage and just be a modern copy…. Not sure I’d pony up for one ( just my opinion)

IF the new models had the same "panache" of the older units (coupled with the higher quality and longer service life provided by more modern materials) wouldn't it be worth it?

[1967redrider]

What does this knife look like?

[Captain O]

What does this knife look like?

<img src="https://www.sharperdeals.net/uploads/ca ... 00x800.jpg" alt="Vintage 1970s Rizzuto Swing-Guard Stiletto"/>
<img src="https://www.sharperdeals.net/uploads/ca ... 00x800.jpg" alt="Vintage 1970s Rizzuto Swing-Guard Stiletto"/>

[charlesf20]

I like this knife along with it's distinguished title. Sure would be nice to be home made and a little more affordable. Agreed.

[Captain O]

I like this knife along with its distinguished title. Sure would be nice to be homemade and a little more affordable. Agreed.

The fact that the flat-grind version has been in so many motion pictures (Johnny Dangerously, Death Wish, Lord Of The Flies, etc.,) it is a 'movie star' in its own right. This is what would make it sell like hotcakes, butter, warm Maple syrup, and hot coffee on a cold January morning!

[1967redrider]

Thanks.