Italian Stiletto Folder won’t close completely

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Italian Stiletto Folder won’t close completely

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Still new here and trying to navigate to correct forum. Just acquired a stiletto style folding knife. Marked ITALY. Blade won’t close completely. Any guidance would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance.
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The lockbar looks bent ? Will it open all the way ?
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Will to close all the way? Post some pictures of it opened all the way and closed.
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Often, people stuck paper, wood, etc. in the blade well to make the tip stick up-so they could catch it on their pants to open it.
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I was able to bend the lockbar and now she closes completely. Paid $20. Did I pay too much?
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You did just fine.
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