Engraved and gold-filled automatic knife made and signed "Kious" American circa 1970. The case is beautifully designed and has four antique tortoise shell panels on each side. Surrounding the tortoise are shell engraved and gold inlaid beautiful decorations that also surrounds the front and back of the knife. The double edge blade is made of Damascus steel and has an attractive pattern. The top edge of the blade and case has a grooved out machined pattern. The knife opens automatically when pressing a hidden button on one side of the knife near the front. The blade closes by depressing the raised and engraved release button near the front on top of the case. (I 0991)
Condition: Excellent
Dimensions: Length Closed 5, Length Open 8 5/8", Blade Length 3 3/4"
