Vtg TIC Italy 7\" Swinguard Manual Stiletto Pocket Knife Pats Pend Giant 13\" Open For Sale

Rare T.I.C. Fixed Crossguard Folding Stiletto, handcrafted in Italy. This is an authentic mid-century manual folding example produced to replicate the silhouette of traditional Italian automatic knives while using a completely non-locking, standard slipjoint mechanism. This piece features an early-production "PATS. PEND." stamp on the reverse tang. It is a massive, maximum-tier size variant—measuring 7 inches closed and stretching to a sprawling 13 + inches fully open. Features & Condition Details:Tang Stamps: Deeply stamped "T.I.C. / ITALY" on the primary display tang and "PATS. PEND." on the reverse side. Fixed Guard Profile: Unlike standard folding models, this features a rigid, fixed crossguard format built directly into the bolster assembly. The guard does not swing or pivot when closed. Slip joint Operation: This is a non-locking knife. It opens and closes smoothly via standard manual pocket-knife spring tension (slipjoint design) with no lockback tab or button release. 2-Blade Utility Layout: Features a giant stiletto bayonet main blade paired with a secondary manual folding utility pen blade at the lower base bolster. Blade Condition: High-carbon steel construction. The blades show a gorgeous, uncleaned vintage field patina with dark gray smoky tarnish, historic carbon staining, and uniform age oxidation. No modern grinding. Handle Scales: Polished black synthetic covers with highlights. Framed tightly over thick brass liners with solid flush brass pins and hefty nickel-silver/steel bolsters. Handles show honest, light vintage pocket carry marks and surface scuffs as pictured, but remain structurally solid with no major cracks.This is a fantastic opportunity to own a rare, giant-format piece of transition-era Italian cutlery design history. As always, please look at the high resolution photos for condition details. Thank you for looking.