Overview
1945 Extremely Rare Vintage Swedish KNIVFABRIKEN Black Acrylic Balisong Butterfly Knife
Made in Gnosjo, Sweden by brothers Gösta and Olof Johansson of the Knivfabriken Gnosjo (KFG) knife factory in the 1940's and 50's
This particular model was made in about 1945.
It is basically a safety hunting knife that opens like a butterfly or balisong knife.
It has a screwdriver on the tang, and a fish-scaler on the spine
Solid Nickel Silver Handles with Black Acrylic Scales
The Blade is Stamped on the front: STAINLESS STEEL SWEDEN" with and the ‘KFG’
The Blade is stamped on the back: KNIVFABRIKEN Gnosjö
Spring Latch System and handle is marked "PAT.S." on latch side.
Specifications:
- Overall: 8 inches.
- Closed: 4 5/8 inches
- Blade: 3 5/8 inches
Has scratches on blade and handle, has been resharpened. Good condition for its age.